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I’ve been trying to put a green focus on my lifestyle and in the process I’ve found that I really like some of the technology.

1. Welshi Safety Razor – I recently switched to a safety razor, 1950’s technology that just works better. A blade replacement costs ten to 40 cents and I’m not throwing away a bunch of plastic, and it’s a much closer shave than the 15 blade Gillette titanium wonder shaver I was using before.

2. French Press – I think this 2 cup press is great. No filter to throw away and it limits my coffee intake by design, If I brew a whole pot I tend to drink most of it.

3. Mr. Bento Lunch Box – Another product that is amazing by design. Four small insulated containers encourage you to pack reasonable servings and I feel obligated to fill all four compartments after packing a main course (usually leftovers) I have to resort to things like fruits and vegetables to fill the rest.

4. Plastic Laundry basket – Find one that fits into a shopping cart and take it to the grocery. Loading and unloading the car is easier, and your not adding to your collection of 5000 plastic bags that you always shove underneath the sink in the kitchen.

5. Shave Soap – this goes hand in hand with the safety razor, a puck of this soap costs about $1.5o. The paper packaging is easily recycled. Getting the lather right takes a bit of practice but it’s chemical free composition really cuts down on skin irritation.
6. Aluminum Water Bottle – Rugged, Green, and pays for itself in about a week if your hydrating correctly.

7. Tea Infuser – Not a coffee fan? Try a cup of tea. I like loose teas over their paper laden brethren primarily because they are usually much higher quality product and you skip throwing away all of the packaging.

8. NiMH rechargeable batteries – If you find that your buying disposable batteries, stop and think for a second. A couple sets of good rechargeable will pay for easily pay for themselves, and keep these little toxic nuggets out of a landfill.

9. Handkerchiefs – This is another gem of forgotten technology. I received a package of these from an elderly relative. I’m still packing Kleenex for blowing my nose, but I’ve found lots of other uses for these squares of fabric. Here’s are a few application I’ve used: Wiping sweat from your brow, wiping up spills at work, cleaning tissue for cell phone and sunglasses, . You get the idea, for Macguyver minded individuals this is a handy technology to have around.

10. Messenger Bag – I use a messenger bag for work and it stays packed with the day to day stuff I need. I keep a second empty bag by my door and I’ve gotten in the habit of grabbing it on my way to the store for a few items. For bigger trips I use a plastic laundry basket. I got my second bag at a garage sale for .25, conference shwag bags are great for this application.