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September's Stupid Plastic Crap

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Look!  It’s a toddler’s croc sandal!   No, it’s a cell phone holder!  No, it’s September’s Stupid Plastic Crap!  This cell phone case by foneGIRL is made of bright foam shaped like the popular Croc shoe.  It comes with 2 charms to add to the holes in the shoe, it fits most styles of cell phones, and it costs $19.99.  It is my nominee for September's Stupid plastic Crap.

 

Crocs are made of PCCR, a closed cell plastic that is very light. It is probably a petroleum based plastic but Croc will not tell what it is.  Croc knock-offs are usually made of EVA plastic and made in China as this product is.

 

This plastic item is a good example of making a profit from something that has a negative impact on the environment. There are many eco-friendly alternatives to using a cell phone holder made of plastic.  You can buy a quilted 100% cotton one from Etsy.  There are numerous sources for leather ones, too.

 

It is cute and trendy but when it is done carrying a cell phone, it will be discarded into the environment to hang around for centuries.

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Beth Terry 6 pts

Thanks for pointing out the crap.  Sometimes I get so used to averting my eyes in order not to be overwhelmed by all the plastic crap that I don't even notice it anymore.  Thanks for helping us "see."

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