It was easy in some ways but harder in others.  I was able to bring my own things, but I found that I was noticing just how difficult it is to get anything while traveling by plane that isnt wrapped or uses some type of single-use container.

Buying clothes made of synthetic fibers, such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic, not only contributes to plastic pollution during production and when it gets thrown out, but also throughout its entire lifespan. Washing synthetic fabrics (in a washing machine) actually releases microplastics (known as microfibers) into our waterways.

Buying clothes made of synthetic fibers, such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic, not only contributes to plastic pollution during production and when it gets thrown out, but also throughout its entire lifespan. Washing synthetic fabrics (in a washing machine) actually releases microplastics (known as microfibers) into our waterways.

I think that recycling should be one of the last options. The 5 R's should come first, especially reduce. We buy so much stuff nowadays that we don't actually need. For example, I don't need 50 different cleaning product made of essentially the same chemicals when I could use one natural cleaner for almost everything in my house. I would like to continue to implement the 5 R's and also be better at practicing the 5 R's because I believe that a low to zero waste lifestyle is achievable and sustainable. 

Instead of stopping with the thoughts "i need something to put my food on/in I keep thinking..."why?"  "for how long?".