Well, in the broadest sense, we want to be more conscious about all of our consumption choices.
And more specifically, Erin and I realized that we didn't want to use plastic after learning about the Great Garbage Patch, a plastic stew that has amassed in the Pacific Ocean due to a vortex of swirling air and water.
The Garbage Patch is larger than the size of Texas. It takes one week to sail a boat through. The fishies and the seaturtles are choking on it.
Here's a picture from Best Life, and the article that goes with it: Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Shocking information, right? So, much like my decision not to eat meat when I learned about the cruelty of factory farming, I decided that I can't partake in the plastic insanity knowing that my trash could choke a seaturtle. No thank you!
For today's plastic count: haven't used any so far. Can I make it through the next four hours plastic-free? Check back tomorrow to find out!
2 comments:
Jeebies! This is shocking. I am shocked. SHOCKED! I think you just created a Las Vegas dieter. Can I put in a plug for the Laptop Lunch? It is a recylcled plastic kid's lunch box with individual containers (some with lids). It is great for packing a trash-free lunch for the kiddos.
Thanks for reading, krae! Stick with us, there's more shocking information ahead! I've heard of Laptop Lunches, their website is so cute.. thanks for sharing!
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