Yesterday I had gone back to my hometown and we were visiting family and friends.
During the conversation, it came up that the home owner had thrown away two bags full of disposable plastic ware.
We were like "thrown away as in recycle?"
Almost with pride she said, "No, threw away as in if you wanted it, you will have to rummage through my rubbish"
I was surprised to see how nonchalant she was, but this wasn't the first time. I know many others quite lackadaisical about plastic.
After about 1 minute of talking about the Country encouraging recycling, and trucks coming through to pick them up two days a week, I told her my family was big on recycle. The kids know where the paper and plastic goes. We were trained by my Mum even though she did it because she could sell them and make some money. That we now say "No thank you" to straws. That it is a little bit tricky with some drinks but it was a matter of getting used to.
It was more story telling then trying to make her feel bad. That we were just so "silly" about saving planet earth....
At the end of that conversation, her last thing to say (maybe to shut me up) was "Yeah, will try to be more aware of separating thrash."
I think the only way to do it is to walk the talk, make bold, conscious efforts to cut down on plastic. Bring your own reusable bags, and containers. It is inconvenient... now. Until we get used to it. And surely it will have a ripple effect. 😊❤️