plastics

A new $2 household cleaner is the plastic-free product of our eco dreams — City Women & Co.

Plastics have become part and parcel of our daily routines, our day-to-day purchases, and in the air we breathe and water we drink.

I’ve found myself wondering how recycled products will be recycled as well as how to become more aware of the plastics I generally purchase without any concern of where these containers go after I toss them in the recycle bin.

“All this plastic we are discarding is ending up in our waterways and oceans, and now showing back up in our drinking water and food.” ~Sarah Paiji

City Women & Co.

Does anyone else find a bit of disconnect in the choice to implement a plant-based diet motivated by concerns of sustainability and a cupboard of plastic containers of organic super foods and veggie foods?

Is there a means to explore how to recycle pill bottles…plant-based containers…supplements, electronics, clothing, appliances, etc. other than tossing them into the oceans and backyards of other countries?

How can a single consumer begin to encourage corporations to change their packaging to be more earth friendly?

Shocking Campaign Aims to Wake People to Dangers of Plastic Waste — Moss and Fog

The plastic you use once tortures the oceans forever. With that simple yet forceful message, accompanied by torturous images of animals suffocated by plastic bags, we’re given a slap in the face to wake up to our wasteful practices. Sea Shepherd is responsible for the campaign, which is purposely shocking and off-putting. It’s well overdue…

Shocking Campaign Aims to Wake People to Dangers of Plastic Waste — Moss and Fog

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Over the wide sea
As I sail and look around,
It appears to me
That the white waves, far away,
Are the ever shining sky.

~Fujiwara no Tadamichi (1097-1164)

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Mr. McGuire: I want to say one word to you. Just one word.
Benjamin: Yes, sir.
Mr. McGuire: Are you listening?
Benjamin: Yes, I am.
Mr. McGuire: Plastics.
Benjamin : Exactly how do you mean?
Mr. McGuire: There’s a great future in plastics.
Think about it. Will you think about it?  ~The Graduate