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  The Blue Barrel

  We had the same thoughts about how to visualize a tonne of CO2 here at Reduce the Juice so we came up with the Blue Barrel. We calculated how much CO2 would  it take to fill a commonly found 50 gallon drum (our Blue Barrel) and found it was 0.4kg. From there we have been able to create fabulous images that really drive home the concept of emissions reduction. One litre of gasoline is 6 Blue Barrels!

  Check out the photos at http://www.reducethejuice.ca/foundation/bluebarrel.htmOn Umbra on calculating CO2 weight posted 1 year, 3 months ago 19 Responses

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  Toy Troubles

  I am another mother who struggles with the toy clutter around the house. While I admit I am responsible for some of the materialism in my house, it is the grandparents/aunts & uncles, etc that are the culprits.

  So my big dilemma is how do you curb that "We have to buy LOTS of Christmas presents behaviour" without hurting anyone's feelings? Previous attempts at limiting battery-operated toys have failed miserably.

  My kids are still young enough to love a chocolate chip cookie as much a new plastic toy. I'm trying to hold onto to that for as long as it lasts. After that the conversations begin about choices and consequences of those choices. Big subject matter for young minds, but important in the effort to reduce overall purchases.

  So for now, I will try to broach the subject of less toys, more love with the family and see how that goes over. On Can a crusade against crap toys ever succeed? posted 2 years, 1 month ago 5 Responses