Transforming discarded bicycle inner tubes into rugged, useful bungee cords.

by John Zappa - bike advocate and chief rider Plastic litter on beachfront - Photo courtesy of Wikipedia commons Many people celebrated Earth Day last week, and it's essential to reflect on our impact on the planet and explore ways to minimize our carbon footprint. And this is not easy. Where I live in Chicago, the Alliance for Great Lakes just issued a report showing that over 86% of the litter on the beaches in the Great Lakes is composed of plastic, up from 80% since the l