Eco-Conscious Conversations: Reducing Waste Together

Join us for an informal discussion and support session focused on reducing personal waste, with a special emphasis on minimizing plastic usage. This is part of our Plastic Free July series.

Are you eager to cut down on waste, especially plastic, but unsure where to begin?

This session will provide you with valuable information on how to eliminate and reduce various types of waste in your life.

Benefits of Attending:

• Discover sustainable alternatives that can transform your lifestyle.
• Learn money-saving strategies that are also planet-friendly!
• Understand habit-change principles to support your waste reduction journey.
• Share your ideas and help others in this collaborative effort!
• Meet new people and become part of a like-minded, eco-conscious community.
• Enjoy a fun and engaging experience!

Background:
Plastic pollution is devastating wildlife, contributing to disease, and contaminating our water, land, and air.

My journey began with veganism for the animals, but witnessing the impact of plastic on wildlife pushed me further. Images of mother birds feeding plastic to their young, and fish suffering from plastic ingestion, are heartbreaking. The environmental damage from fossil fuel extraction and plastic production is alarming, and many recycling efforts fail, with waste often ending up in impoverished communities. Additionally, plastic acts as a hormone disruptor, leaching into our food and beverages, and microplastics are infiltrating ecosystems, threatening our food supply.

Over the past two years, I've transformed my habits, eliminating most single-use plastics and embracing a lower-waste lifestyle. I enjoy this new lifestyle and feel fulfilled by it.

Please note: This is not an official Howard County Library System event.