A.M. Greenlist: Green ideas with caveats
>> The problem with compostable flatware: Unless they make it into an industrial composting facility, these forks and spoons don't biodegrade easily.
>> Six green-ish dishwashing liquids reviewed at Grist. Unfortunately, it appears that all of them contain carcinogen 1,4-dioxane, over which California's attorney general recently sued Whole Foods, Avalon Natural Products.
>> The greenest way to dry your hands in a public bathroom. Wiping them on your pants is one option, but Slate.com's The Lantern also notes that "The bottom line is that hand dryers will be the greener choice in about 95 percent of circumstances."
>> Tap water gets popular, due to both economic and environmental concerns. "Although it is difficult to track rates of tap water use, sales of faucet accessories are booming." Earlier: A prize-winning, almost-free drink: L.A. tap water.
>> Get ready for the Bicycle Film Festival, which rolls into town July 17-21. (via Westside Bikeside)
>> Of the 100 most congested metropolitan areas, L.A. tops the list according to INRIX, a traffic information provider. Check out the list of top 10 worst bottlenecks in Southern California.
>> L.A. parking fines are going up by $5 starting late July. The extra money won't go toward improving roads or public transit, but will be used to help fill the city's budget shortfall. (via LAist)
Photo by Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times
