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  Givecards.org

  Seems like a good idea, but their website is pretty sparse.  I wish they had a FAQ on how exactly they convert the cards they receive into cash (is it a 100% conversion of the card balance?) and whether donating cards to them counts as a charitable contribution.  Unless I missed it, I didn't even see a way to contact them with questions.  I like the idea, but some more transparency would be nice.On Umbra on gift cards posted 9 months, 3 weeks ago 10 Responses

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  silica litter

  I saw the silica litter (Space brand) at Trader Joe's recently, and have been very happy with them ever since.  I'm a little confused by the statement above that the crystals are "readily inhaled by both humans and felines"...how can this be possible?  The crystals are really quite big--comparablein size to the gravel you put in the bottom of aquariums.  My cats' nostrils are not nearly that big, and my face isn't getting that close to the box!  :)  I have not noticed any strong perfume smell from this brand, and the crunchy sound is hardly noticeable in my covered litter boxes.

  I've only used clay, Feline Pine, and this brand of silica, so my experience isn't extensive but the silica has been my favorite by far.

  While scooping daily may ideal, I think that in most busy households it doesn't happen in reality.  The nice thing about the crystals is that it absorbs all the liquid waste, so all you have to scoop is the solids, and there's much less of that.

  I'll be doing some more research on its safety though.On A review of non-clay cat litters posted 1 year, 1 month ago 32 Responses

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  they're either using chemicals or lying

  I feel like what Wolverine is saying based on his or her "many" conversations at the farmers markets is this--if you ask questions about why a farm isn't organically certified, a farmer will either:

  A) eventually admit that the farm uses harmful chemicals, or

  B) be lying, if they claim to use organic methods.

  Seems like a pretty pessimistic view to me.  If you're more comfortable sticking solely with certified organics, that's your choice.  But at least be open to the idea that lots of non-certified, organic farms can and do exist, for any of the reasons that other posters have mentioned (cost, time, size, etc).On How to ask hard questions of the people who grow your food posted 1 year, 4 months ago 14 Responses

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  yuck

  I'm not buying Horizon products anymore.On Why that organic label on your milk doesn't tell the whole story posted 1 year, 6 months ago 25 Responses