We watched 'A Plastic Tide' today and it was pretty mind-blowing to see the vast quantities of plastic in the ocean and washing up onto shore in countries around the world.The misconception that I myself have been guilty of is that the people living in those places are responsible for the trash; it was eye-opening to learn that is not the case! Thanks for getting it set up for us, Steve! I enjoyed the mini discussion that we all had afterward as well!

I think about things like disposable razors and realize that I have watched my mom use them for years on vacations. A big part of why is the convenience factor. I know that a lot of choices that my mom made while I was growing up were out of ease and convenience; "razors are offered in a disposable format, that seems so easy, of course I'll get it - these were MADE for travel!" However, it's interesting to me how much that has shifted from her generation and lifestyle to mine; "I already have a razor, I'll just pack a refill and I'm good to go." It seems so clear to me. This has sparked some great conversations between us and definitely has caused mom to consider some different options!

It makes you stop to appreciate your community more and how different it looks clean vs with litter scattered around. Nature looks and feels better when not interrupted by humans and our trash!