So how many of you know what yesterday was? Besides the fact that it was Thursday. Did you do anything different yesterday, were you made more aware of a certain issue, did you walk away from yesterday making a change? No? But yesterday was “Earth Day”. Now, I’m not big into things like that, nor am I a tree hugger. However, I can certainly appreciate the fact we are called to be stewards of this earth that we live on and if it takes “Earth Day” to cause some people to be more mindful, then so be it.
Did you know that there is an island of plastic floating between California and Hawaii that is twice the size of Texas called the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch“? And plastic is not water-soluble; it’s not biodegradable. It’s not going anywhere! In fact, each year we add about 20 billion pounds to it. This is only one issue out of the many, but this is one that I can do something about.
What can I do? I can inconvenience myself a little bit by taking reusable bags to the store when I go. every. time. Not just once a month when I remember. It is worth it for the future generations. It is worth it for the environment. And since I have posted it here for all to read and hold me accountable, I will take my reusable bags to the store. every. time.
p.s. I should probably stop buying plastic water bottles! But at least I do recycle them. Hmmm… One thing at a time!
******edited to add****
WOW! A day after I posted this I met with a client to deliver her photos and she surprised me greatly by giving me a stainless steel water bottle!!! You are the best Leelee! Thanks much!
Also…when I went grocery shopping I discovered that I did not bring any bags with me, therefore I bought two new ones and will be using them as promised! (Thank you iphone for being SO easy to use for snapshots!)
