We feel so sad when people blame “third world countries” for THIS. We all know who are the primary consumers of plastic, right? Consumers from wealthy nations are the reason this plastic is being produced in the first place- just take a look at the grocery store. How much of the product on those shelves is actual food, and how much is plastic packaging? Every time we dye our hair, or buy makeup, or buy crackers, or eat takeout we create trash. The world isn’t big enough to handle this trash. We use a plastic grocery bag for maybe two hours, but it lasts in landfills longer than our grandchildren’s lives. And the plastic we “recycle”? A huge amount of that is simply shipped to other "third world countries" and ends up dumped on their land- not recycled or reprocessed at all. So those bags we “responsibly put in the bin” could be the same ones you see in this video. Instead of pointing the finger and saying it’s another country’s fault, and even if you don’t believe in the facts about how western countries cause this waste in the first place, why not just stop being a grump and start being part of the solution? You don’t have to stop using plastic altogether if you’re not ready but just start with being a little more mindful about how you live and take emotional responsibility for it. Before you buy something, think “how long will this packaging last?” Use a bar of soap instead of a bottle, bake a loaf of bread one day instead of buying it bagged, or carry a metal/bamboo/silicone straw with you in your backpack or on a keychain. Every little help. A little mindfulness goes a long way 💜 . #Repost @uselessplastic . #plasticfreecoastlines #trashtag #photo #nature #oceanplastic #savetheplanet #beachclean #climatechangeisreal #picoftheday #minutebeachclean #photoshoot #singleuseplastic #plasticfreeliving #pollution #bethechange #noplasticstraws #reduce #plasticsucks #litter #climatestrike #earthofficial #reuse #earth #photographyislife #globalwarming #noplasticbottles https://www.instagram.com/p/CAKimbNALXB/?igshid=tsl53tyd4pep
