Wakefield, 5 July 2011 -- You care about the environment - you want to learn more about what's happening environmentally all over the world - and you like to laugh? Grist is for you. As part of the 'Grist dared me to make a change' series, Grist writer Mike SanClements is doing a plastic purge. Here is his vow: "For two weeks, starting July 5, I am going to eliminate as much plastic as possible from my life. I will not purchase anything packed in or containing plastic. I will not eat any foods packaged in plastic. I will not use hygiene products packaged in plastic (except this recycled plastic toothbrush I already have, as no toothbrush would just be nasty), nor will I create any plastic waste."

We've teamed up with the fine folks at Grist - this top notch on-line environmental news source with a twist (a twist of "gloom and doom with a sense of humor") - to offer you the chance to support non-profit, independent environmental journalism at its best, and at the same time maybe even get a complimentary airtight stainless steel container from us if you hurry. The first 65 people to support Mike in his plastic purge by donating $25 or more to Grist will receive a container. The harder you laugh, the better your chances are.