Plastic Free

I’ve been living a low-waste, plant-based lifestyle since I was 17. As I am about to turn 22, I have a lot to reflect upon as I have gained more experience and learned how to incorporate more eco-friendly swaps into my everyday routine. I began this journey in my sophomore…

Plastic is one of the most pressing environmental problems we face today. It’s a factor in climate change and the primary culprit in forming the garbage gyres polluting the ocean. Microplastics bioaccumulate, presenting a looming threat whose impacts on human health remain unknown — which makes it especially scary for…

The wisest and noblest teacher is nature itself.Look around you and notice how soothing is the world we are living. In this world full of wonders, humans arrive, live their lives, and then depart. Life is like a treasure hunt for us. The world holds all its clues on how…

The second step to sustaining a Zero Waste Lifestyle is to Reduce what we already have. Reducing is a fundamental practice for your well-being. — Reduce to Simplify Life What things do you have an overabundance of? The practice is more subjective than objective as compared to Refusing. The goal is to Reduce the materials that you have in your house and the things you buy. …

The first step toward sustaining your Zero Waste practice is to Refuse what you do not need. A benefit of Refusing is more happiness. — Refusing Takes Work but It’s Worth It How can you get more free time in your day to do things that make you happy? It all starts with Refusing any waste that comes your way. Clutter doesn’t pile up when you Refuse to take in the material from the start. …

A follow-up on the retailer’s widely-praised 2020 plastic bag ban reveals greenwashing at its best — Important note: This article was first published on Jul 26, 2022 on An Animist’s Ramblings. I have, for various reasons (see About section — “Why Substack?”), moved my writing to this new blog on Substack and all further articles and essays will be published there. Please subscribe (for free, or with a small donation) to receive regular updates on my writings straight to your email inbox, and to view the full collection of essays published since.

We have all heard about harmful use of plastic, especially single-use plastic. Do we realise though, the cause and effect that the current situation with the continuous use of plastic can have? Let’s start from the past

by Lauren Landers Swapping out store bought tea bags for loose leaf tea is a great way to easily reduce your kitchen waste. But if you’re new to loose teas, you may not know how to make loose leaf tea from scratch. …

It’s July, which for eco-warriors means only one thing…Plastic Free! That’s right, July is Plastic Free Month and whilst it’s great to have a month to celebrate something and really get involved, we know how important it is to try and cut down your plastic use EVERY month. Plastic Pollution…