Added: Nov 21, 2008

From: SustainableDave

Duration: 5:1

SDTV presents a quick tour of Sustainable Dave's backpack with easy advice on how to take yourself out of the single use item problem.

Channel: Education

Tags: dave  gyre  orikaso  plastic  reusable  sustainable 

Rating: 5.00 (7 ratings)    Views: 1965' favoriteCount='9    Comments: 10

pwcthug Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - ...any man who can hitch the length and breadth of the galaxy, rough it, slum it, struggle against terrible odds, win through, and still knows where his towel is is clearly a man to be reckoned with-Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy

requirementforadream Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - What if he has to take a dump? How do you get around using toilet paper?

SustainableDave Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - Toilet paper gets used and disposed of as normal. I'm trying to lighten my footprint, but even I draw the line somewhere. Good question though.

bethfly Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - Great video, Dave. I'm with you on the bottle, cup, cutlery, and napkin. Not so hot on the plastic bowl. (And I'd never put hot things in plastic.) I carry a stainless steel camping container with lid because I can close it up and carry leftovers without spilling. Also great to carry some reusable bags (Chicobags, for example.)Beth

SustainableDave Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - Thanks Beth, I had actually thought of carrying a chico bag, but realized that my needs didn't warrant it. Since I'd have it in the backpack i realized if I forget a bag but have the backpack I can usually just use that as a bag. I had actually thought of going the stainless steel route as i recognize the irony of using a plastic bowl, but I'm pretty sure most of the folks who have Orikasos because they've seen mine wouldn't be carrying around stainless steel instead. Thnaks for looking.Dave

caleacat Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - What a great way to eat and drink at work. Great job!

mamasafari66 Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - this is great! awesome way to show how easy it is to NOT MAKE TRASH and SAVE MONEY -- yeah!!!

mamasafari66 Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - Technically, it's still not trash - because it goes into the sewer system, not the landfills.

cosmo828 Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - That's awesome! Thanks for posting! Great ideas! I'm going to add the cloth napkin & spork! I already do water bottle & canvas bag. :) Keep up the great work!

pamelaa617 Says:

Nov 21, 2008 - Dave-What an awesome video! Thanks for doing your part to get the word out there. I'm currently taking a course called 'Movement Towards Sustainability'. Our instructor is a big fan of using a "sustainable dining kit". I've been using reusable mugs/H20 bottles for some time and try to encourage others. I love the toothbrush holder!Thanks again & keep it up!!!