It at least makes me feel like I am not just turning a blind eye. Living in a city is especially hard, everywhere you look there is plastic.  I make an effort to pick up at least 10-20 pieces a day.  I like to focus on storm drains, and on any  trash that is a closed loop, as these can create entanglement risks for a range of wildlife. 

It is great because it is a way to spread education and make a tangible impact, but also have a good time outside doing a somewhat social activity.  It also makes me feel that if people see myself and others making an effort, they will think about their impacts and what they can do.

I haven't used my steel razor yet, but no I don't think there was a need for disposable razors. I think they were made as a convenience to people (like many plastic products) but not exactly as an improvement on what people used to use.  

Razors can be expensive, particularly for women.  Changing to a steel razor and using a conditioner bar instead of shave gel can be really cost saving depending on your personal care routine.  

I wrote an email to city councilors to use water jugs and paper cups for 7/4th and other events.  Two councilors followed through.  These are large events.  I received positive feedback about the less expense and ease of the jugs.  This was published in an article.

Community Garden used reusable plates and cups for their luncheon today 

Swapped single use zip lock bags for food safe lowes buckets to carry grain from the home brew store to home.

I'm part of a volunteer based green team at HBS with goals of educating our community on sustainability and making our buildings operate more efficiently. 

I was at road trip rest stop thinking about getting a snack, and every single thing to eat or drink was in plastic packaging. No oranges or bananas, no sodas in aluminum cans. Realizing this turned my stomach. I decided not to buy anything, I had enough snacks from home in the car to last the rest of the trip.