I was successful when getting ready to travel by stopping by Homegoods and picking up even more reusable plastic bags. Since I’ll be traveling with my sister we both spoke about limiting/eliminating our plastic bag use and she even got me a Disney reusable straw and cutlery set to use!

Just finished packing today and I feel so proud that my carry-on is filled with snacks/food in reusable containers. Now while traveling I will be able to avoid the single use items at the airport. Also made it a point to pack my Yeti coffee mug and water bottle so I can keep being eco friendly. This has made my travel experience more enjoyable because I know how eco friendly I am being.

Ran out of windex today while cleaning my house so I turned to goggle to find a eco friendly alternative. Best part was I already had the ingredients to make the new vinegar cleaner so it saved me a trip to the store!!

A Plastic Ocean on Netflix is a must watch. Learning more about the startling amount of waste in the ocean is always terrifying.

Advocating for those harmed by bottling of water is very important. Just like with everything else knowledge is power. Sharing what I’ve learned with others is important because I bet most people don’t know much about this process. Additionally making sure I use a reusable water bottle and advocating for water bottle refill fountains is a great thing I can do to help the environment. 

I’m proud to say that a majority of my pantry does not include single use plastic! Some great alternatives to the single use plastics in my kitchen would be to buy in bulk from stores that allow you fill your own containers. Reusing mason jars is a great sustainable way to change over my kitchen and they are super cheap too! 

Knowledge is power. Educating people on how harmful to the environment single use plastic ares is a small step with a huge impact. 

Glass jars from things like pasta sauces or pickles make great food storage containers! I’ve also used them for flower vases in the past!