I went to the People's Climate Rally in Oakland on the 21st of September. There I joined hundreds of people who showed up to share their support for the march in New York. There were amazing speakers and even more information at the booths. The event was without a carbon footprint thanks to the bike tree (which is a bike powered stage). This was the first time I understood, maybe my small steps can mean something. If all of these people are doing them than together we are making a big difference.
On Tuesday I went to my Eco-Art class where we discussed the Rally and other issues. After that discussion we watched the movie Bag It... And that is where this journey began! (I included the trailer just in case you are interested).
After watching the movie I couldn't really pay attention to the class anymore. I imagined myself in a grocery store shopping just the usual stuff. What would I be able to buy? At first it seemed impossible even though I just saw someone who has indeed been able to reduce his plastic use drastically.
Just think about it, if you look in your fridge, pantry, or shelves how many of the items are somehow wrapped in plastic. They may even be in a plastic container wrapped in plastic in a box. The point that I'm getting at is that we are surrounded by plastic wrapped items.
As I walked home I decided that I was going to try, no I was going to stop buying things in plastic!
As you follow me here you will be able to see how successful I am at this task. I will share all the things I learn on this journey as well as all the times I make mistakes.
As I am documenting this I am also collecting any plastic I do happen to buy on accident or out of necessity. Every month I will weigh it and let you know what is in my trash.
A little sneak peek at the topic of my next post:
Just think about it, if you look in your fridge, pantry, or shelves how many of the items are somehow wrapped in plastic. They may even be in a plastic container wrapped in plastic in a box. The point that I'm getting at is that we are surrounded by plastic wrapped items.
As I walked home I decided that I was going to try, no I was going to stop buying things in plastic!
As you follow me here you will be able to see how successful I am at this task. I will share all the things I learn on this journey as well as all the times I make mistakes.
As I am documenting this I am also collecting any plastic I do happen to buy on accident or out of necessity. Every month I will weigh it and let you know what is in my trash.
A little sneak peek at the topic of my next post:
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