Everything's GREENER in Texas

I need to find ways for my husband and the rest of us to use less plastic storage bags, paper plates and paper towels. My husband is a creature of habit and doesn't want to try to make changes. I am in the process of making un-paper towels from cotton flannel and looking at posts about what types of reusable fabric works for draining grease off...

I can advocate with my purchasing non-plastic packed toothpaste and non-plastic based dental supplies like toothbrushes and dental floss. I can also advocate by telling friends and family about options and asking stores I shop in to carry non-plastic options.

Family vacation with zero display water bottles 

I have been refusing any consumable items from restaurants, stores, markets, etc. and will  bring my own containers and bags to reduce waste. I am also in the process of making a kit to put into my car/purse that has basic reusable items including cleaning products and cloth napkins. I am thinking of making kits like this for family and friend...

I am most concerned about the masses who don't try to do anything about their impact either because they are not aware (need to be educated on the topic) or because they just have a business as usual attitude and don't want to change their lifestyle. Anyway, without leadership (local, state, national) to ask the masses to do x, y, z  or...

Natural fibers are able to biodegrade and therefore do not impact the environment like plastic-based fabrics and products. It is critical to keep plastic out of waterways.