Wrapping Up Plastic Free July: Thoughts On Low Waste Living

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How was your Plastic Free July?! Not sure what I'm referring to? Learn more HERE.
As Plastic Free July wraps up, I've been thinking a lot about the controversy around individual environmental actions. The short version is that large companies are contributing more to climate change than any individual action could offset. Some people feel angry that they are asked to stress about take-out in styrofoam while billionaires sit on private jets. I get it! But I can only control my own actions and, while the impact may be small, if thousands of people make steps towards climate advocacy we can make change. The trick is that the steps everyone will take may look different and we have to be open to each other's lives and needs. 

I don't know about you, but my low waste intentions have been completely destroyed with the pandemic. Bulk bins are gone, additional packaging has been added to many items for safety, and the grocery store has generally been pretty hit or miss over the last few months. I have been feeling so much eco-anxiety, but I've also been trying to stop and acknowledge how much those things are not my burden. 

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