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is a short movie about consumption, sustainability and environmental issues. You can check it out here. There is a lot in there that you already know but seeing it in black and white was so profound for me. It’s funny how having kids makes you want to do even more to make the world a better place for them. I have been trying to clean up, recycle, and reuse even more so than I ever did before. In India, the whole concept of consignment store shopping or buying “used” goods didn’t exist when I grew up there. We mostly reused within the family and there were no online resources like Craigslist, Freecycle, etc to tap into. It did take me a while to get used to it but what can be better than reusing and recycling specially for a lot of the baby stuff that we barely get use out of?
One of my favorite reusable items are water bottles. Being a design buff, I am always looking for products that have a good blend of form and function. Even if they cost a little more, good quality can go a long way. Here are a couple of our favorites for kids and adults.
Please feel free to share your own resources (books, websites, links, etc) in the comments section!