One Small Thing At A Time
Right now is a tough time for plastic free and zero waste living. It has been hard on me mentally, thinking about all the plastic and waste that is being created due to COVID-19. So let's get back to basics. Let's focus on small things that we can do to reduce waste. In fact, let's go even further and focus on one small thing that we can do. Whenever something feels daunting, I focus on one small part of that large monster before me. Because that is how progress happens. One small thing we can do right now is....spinach. Spinach is a delicious vegetable that is good in almost everything. However, it is often sold in a plastic container, or brought home in a plastic bag. If you don't eat spinach, this also applies to kale, or carrots, or lettuce. Here is how I buy spinach without using any plastic: Instead of grabbing the plastic box of spinach, grab one or two unwrapped bundles of spinach. Then, instead of putting those bundles in a plastic bag, simply put them into y...
