I went to Target and bought some reusable straws. I researched lots of different kinds before I bought them. Stainless steel is out of the question because I don't want to be biting down on metal. Plus my kids wouldn't like it.
Plastic and Acrylic straws also are not an ideal choice since I am trying to steer away from plastic. So, silicone it is. They are soft and flexible. Also, they are easy to clean. Please excuse our table, it is old, and functions as our art studio. My daughter loves using the reusable straws.
Showing posts with label low impact. Show all posts
Showing posts with label low impact. Show all posts
Monday, March 12, 2018
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
First Green Thought
This is just a blog of my random thoughts, mostly to do with environmentalism, etc.
I dreamed I saw whales floating in the sky. I looked this up to see what it means. It means that "an enormous sense of freedom from letting down your emotional wall. You feel a huge weight has been lifted". That's how I felt when I found the zero waste community. Well, actual zero waste is an industry term and is practically impossible in the home unless you live on an island in the middle of nowhere. Low impact sounds less harsh. But it's all the same thing if you wish to live a more eco-conscious life. Who cares what we label it?
I live in an area that has a lot of sea turtles. They come up to the beach to lay their eggs. And I just love them. They are majestic creatures. I saw a video where a turtle got a plastic straw stuck up his nose and it greatly moved me. Like I had a manic episode when I saw this and decided I had to do something. So I'm working on being more environmentally conscious especially when it comes to single use plastics. Also I started this blog to collect my thoughts.
I dreamed I saw whales floating in the sky. I looked this up to see what it means. It means that "an enormous sense of freedom from letting down your emotional wall. You feel a huge weight has been lifted". That's how I felt when I found the zero waste community. Well, actual zero waste is an industry term and is practically impossible in the home unless you live on an island in the middle of nowhere. Low impact sounds less harsh. But it's all the same thing if you wish to live a more eco-conscious life. Who cares what we label it?
I live in an area that has a lot of sea turtles. They come up to the beach to lay their eggs. And I just love them. They are majestic creatures. I saw a video where a turtle got a plastic straw stuck up his nose and it greatly moved me. Like I had a manic episode when I saw this and decided I had to do something. So I'm working on being more environmentally conscious especially when it comes to single use plastics. Also I started this blog to collect my thoughts.
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