Thus far Jack and Lily have been my favourite brand of soft soled baby shoes, but these Lapsi Baby Shoes sure are affordable, look striking and are made from recycled leather. Perhaps III shall have a pair. Only 66 more days! Of course, I’ve never made it past 36 weeks, which would mean, what, 36 more days?

From The Economist, “The Truth About Recycling“

A vast swath of the Pacific, twice the size of Texas, is full of a plastic stew that is entering the food chain. Scientists say these toxins are causing obesity, infertility…and worse.