This blog started as an outcry against plastic pollution. My journey to educate myself about the devastating impact our throw away society is having on the planet has led me to uncover the deeper root of the problem which is our illusion that somehow we are separate from nature. I believe that the only solution to ending the wholesale destruction of nature is to reignite reverence for the land and begin to understand again that earth is the sacred provider of life. We will only save or care about what we love. Let's fall in love with the earth, her oceans, rivers, forests, flowers, animals, and people. In our collective wonder, appreciation and action we can protect and restore what still remains of her beauty.

Fake Plastic Fish's 2009 Plastic Resolution

Here's my inspiration in action! Beth Terry shows the real ways we can all make a difference in our home environment. I've implemented some changes this year: all tips from Beth that have reduced my garbage load. Here are just a few:

1.I make my own soy milk now thus taking about 52 cartons out of the land fill each year.
2.Started composting all our food scraps.
3.Make an effort to purchase bulk foods like cereal and rice to cut down on packaging.
4.On top of bringing my own bags for shopping I also have some great reusable produce bags. Stopped using plastic bags entirely.
5.Select products not packaged in plastic if there is a choice.
6. Started this blog to help spread the word.


Thank you Beth for helping us all to become more plastic aware!



1 comment:

  1. I love her video (and blog!). Thanks for sharing how many cartons it saves by making your own soy milk. I think that always makes a bigger impact on people.

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