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1. Stop Taking Plastic Bags From Shops - 30 Nov 2006

   Our local grocer offers a refund for each bag you bring. I went to our local wholesale fabric store and purchased several yards of rip-stop nylon in a variety of colors. To make them, cut out a rectangle, sew the side seams and then a triangle across the bottom. Whenever we go out, the bags are already in the car. When we come in, the bags are emptied and hung on the knob to go out.

2. Slap a Ticket on an Urban 4x4 - 30 Nov 2006

   Anna, I agree that we need to know reasoning behind the vehicle before passing judgement on the owner. I live in rural Colorado (USA) and have a 2X4 Chevrolet Suburban. I’d love to get rid of it, but we need something that can pull our trailer. This is an infrequent chore but needs to be done so the horse can eat/get to the vet/etc. I’ve even gone so far as to call rental companies to see if I could rent something for a day. It should be cheaper in gas & insurance to follow this route. However, in the States, all major rental companies have a “no towing” policy.

   In the meantime, I purchased a carbon offset for my monster vehicle. It’s the best that’s available to me.

3. Slap a Ticket on an Urban 4x4 - 30 Nov 2006

   Perhaps it would be better to place a brochure about carbon offsets on their vehicle?

   I’ll go suggest that as a new action possibility.