I thought I was pretty "green" and "crunchy" after almost a decade and a half using stainless steel water bottles, but I *still* learned so much from our guest today! "Say Goodbye To Plastic" is new book by Sandra Ann Harris, founder of ECOlunchbox, which we've been using for years packing lunches. She dropped some bombs that are both frightening and encouraging, like:* What the plastic in the ocean is *really* like :o* How the pandemic has affected our environment, so far* Whose responsibility it is to reduce plastic waste* How to ditch the plastic when ordering online (I'm sooooo excited about this!!!)* Super surprising items that are actually made of plastic :( * The depressing news about recycling plastic (and why "reduce" comes first, then "reuse," SO important to remember as we make purchasing decisions!!)And we talk about building a family culture of caring for the earth, something that's always been very important to me. Sandra is so encouraging and uplifting, shares some practical baby steps, and also knows the facts (even if they're intimidating). Check out her new book here https://amzn.to/2Q46tOk and the amazing lunch gear she created http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/ECOlunch. More resources for reducing plastic use: * Shop ECOlunchbox: http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/ECOlunch* Say Goodbye to Plastic: https://amzn.to/2Q46tOk* Sandra has offered my readers her pdf on teaching kids to pack their own lunch: https://ecolunchboxes.com/pages/teach-your-kids-to-pack-their-own-lunch* Sandra's plastic-free during the pandemic post: https://ecolunchboxes.com/blogs/news/reusables-during-covid* Laundry strips review: https://www.kitchenstewardship.com/eco-friendly-detergent/* My favorite eco-friendly detergent: https://www.kitchenstewardship.com/my-favorite-non-toxic-laundry-option-soap-nuts-review/* 10 tips to packing eco-friendly lunches: https://www.kitchenstewardship.com/pack-eco-friendly-school-lunches-avoid-wasting-food/* Best bento lunchbox review: https://www.kitchenstewardship.com/bento-style-lunch-box-review/* Tips to get your kids to pack their own lunch: https://kidscookrealfood.com/kids-pack-school-lunch/* The NPR audio about recycling: https://www.npr.org/2020/09/11/897692090/how-big-oil-misled-the-public-into-believing-plastic-would-be-recycled* A review of Say Goodbye to Plastic: https://articles.earthlingshandbook.org/2020/10/23/say-goodbye-to-plastic-book-review/* Follow Sandra on Instagram @ecolunchbox and on Facebook @ecolunchboxesAs an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I'm also an affiliate of ECOlunchbox.
