Eco-Conscious Conversations: Reducing Waste Together (online)

*Please email me (thebootcampgirl@gmail.com) prior to the discussion for the Google Meet link. It won't be posted on Meetup.*

I'll be leading an informal discussion and support session focused on reducing personal waste, with a special emphasis on minimizing plastic usage. Plastic Free July is coming up in a few months so this will be a head start for that initiative.

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, and after witnessing the impact of plastic on wildlife, I decided to reduce my plastic too. Images of mother birds feeding plastic to their young, and fish and other animals 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 email me (thebootcampgirl@gmail.com) prior to the discussion for the Google Meet link. It won't be posted on Meetup.*