1000 Flowers for the Planet - #64 Avoid Single Use Plastic
Okay, so living entirely plastic free sounds
like an impossible task. The journey of 1,000 miles starts with just one step.
If you can’t do everything, just do
something. It takes a lot of guts and determination to live plastic free so
try something a little easier. Avoid single use plastic. Doesn’t it seem
ridiculous to buy a product to use only once, but which is made out of a
material that will last forever? Can’t we be done with being stupid?
If you’re a bit of a commitment-phobic, try
it for just one month. It will require some brain cells to help you through the
process, but it will be worth it. Think of all the single-use plastic that
comes into your life, invited and uninvited: coffee cups, straws, carry bags,
packaging, food containers (both from the supermarket and fast food), water
bottles, milk containers, chip packets, plastic cling-film – the list is long.
All of these things can be replaced with alternatives or taken out of your life
(often with incredible health benefits – you know I’m right). The following
week of Flowers will help you on your way.
Take up the challenge, give it a try and be
amazed at how well you do – then give yourself a pat on the back, and keep going.
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