Across the Waters

I watched a documentary on where our plastic wastes go  - to third world countries. It was heartbreaking to see children and women being exposed to such dangerous working conditions - and earning pennies per day.

Traveling smart involves mapping out a plan/strategy.

First, it is much less expensive - and once you buy travel sized containers, you don't have to keep consuming small bottles - hopefully the market for them will decrease.

I became deathly allergic to the artificial fragrances in cleaning products, so I had to learn how to make my own. Making is much less expensive, and you have control over what you are exposing your body to.

Sustainability is the benefit to purchasing clothes made of natural fibers.

If you have to use disposables, make sure they are biodegradable.

The best way to advocate for the rights of others is through education, and respecting the point of view of others - even if you think they are not right.

The best way to make a difference is through education.

Some restaurants do not offer straws and you have to ask for them. A sad thing is that while people know about straws & sea turtles, they will use a straw and make a joke about killing a sea turtle.

Education is always the place to start when advocating the use of an item in place of an existing one. The university where I work uses disposables - and due to cost and convenience, it will be a hard sell for them to make a switch.