Grains of Salty Truth

  • Pandemic Coffee

    The coronavirus pandemic has thrust uncertainty on all of us. This personal essay highlights one small way to maintain a semblance of normalcy amongst the ever changing circumstances.
    Posted in Coffee, Health, Pandemic

  • Plastic Recycling Is a Sham; We Need a Complete Rethink

    Plastics manufacturers have been lying to the American public for decades about the viability of plastics recycling to provide cover for the environmental scourge that rampant plastic use presents.

    It’s really that simple.

    Posted in Environment, Plastic, Recycling, Sustainability

  • Bisphenol X – Know What You Are Consuming

    Regrettable substitutions for Bisphenol A (BPA) leave consumers of certain plastic products with only bad options. Public health departments recommend using glass, porcelain, or stainless-steel containers, particularly for hot food or drinks.
    Posted in BPA, Health, Materials, Plastic