Life Without Plastic?
Life without plastic. To most people, such a dream is
unimaginable. Plastic surrounds us and is used to create items that serve any
purpose imaginable, so many times finding alternatives is easier said than
done. Even so, with the alarming increase in plastic pollution over the last
few decades, this pressing matter is gaining more attention and a new way of
thinking is emerging: eliminate plastic use by showcasing alternatives.
Trail blazers in this field, such as Jenny Derry of the UK,
have opened online shops which only sell 100% plastic free items. In her own
words, Jenny describes that “it got very consuming” to cut plastics from her
own life, as she had to find replacements for every item she stopped using. Her
store Anything But Plastic is a great
example of an individual desire to make a positive change in the world and to
engage with and bring people of the same mindset together.
Others interested in eliminating plastic use from their
lives have started blogs which document their experiences and lessons learned.
Websites such as Life Without Plastic
or My Plastic Free Life offer
alternative solutions to plastic use for every faction of your life.
Eliminating plastic use cannot be done at the drop of a hat;
it is currently a part of our lives, but it does not have to be this way for
much longer. We can all make a positive impact by growing more conscientious of
the negative effects of plastic pollution and taking an active role in
eliminating, or at least reducing our footprint on this issue.
Sources:
https://www.anythingbutplastic.co.uk/
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/jan/17/is-it-possible-to-live-without-plastic-readers-tips-for-for-tip-free-living
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