The Green Triangle Theory

I came across the green triangle theory and saw it in a new light. I naturally just think of "reduce, reuse, recycle" when I hear the phrase "Green Triangle" but how is this for food for thought, (and ever so applicable in our current struggling economy); When we make a small choice, often a natural, wholesome choice which is good for the earth our one action really has three reactions-it cannot be avoided. Some examples:
1. Choose to ride your bike to the store-
a. You get exercise, your body is improved.
b. You cut back on that trips car pollution so your efforts create a healthier earth
c. You save money, that gas is still in the tank
2. Incorporating vinegar and baking soda as cleaners in your home
a. The elbow grease put in by scrubbing bulked up your triceps just a bit
b. Your house is less toxic from chemicals
c. You save money: vinegar and baking soda are much cheaper than specially formulated
solutions with chemicals you can't pronounce
3. Making homeade play dough for the kids
a. A fun and interactive bonding experience as well as a basic lesson in chemistry is offered
for you and your kids
b. You don't have to worry about the "nontoxic" chemicals in brand name play dough and
the equally less desirable Red #40 addition
c. Again, money saved!
If you can think of some green triangle additions feel free to share.
Home-made playdough recipe
(makes around 1 pound of playdough)
1.5 cups flour 1/3 cup salt 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1.5 cups water
1.5 tablespoon vegetable oil
Food coloring (approx 30 drops or as desired, optional)Beet juice is a nice natural choice.
Mix ingredients together in a stove-top pan (first the dry ingredients, then adding the water and oil, and food coloring if desired), and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens. Cook for 4-6 minutes until it starts looking like 1 continuous globular mass (after 2-3 minutes it just has some smaller non-connected globs forming and lots of goo still, but it will start clumping all together soon if you keep stirring up the thickened parts off the bottom of the pan). Then dump/scoop it on a plate, let cool for about 3 minutes, and then knead it into a ball. If it's still too sticky after forming into a ball, you can add a little flour to it, or next time just cook it a little longer.
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