I have decided that this summer would be one of change. I had been reading zero waste blogs, articles, and watching Youtubers go on about all of their easy zero waste swaps for months now, and admired their commitment to such an inspiring lifestyle. Their homes were filled with glass mason jars, bulk food, and natural DIYs from years of this lifestyle. It was encouraging.
But after I closed my laptop, or logged off of my phone, I couldn’t help but notice how different my life was from theirs. After all, I was only seeing the end product of months and years of changing to a sustainable lifestyle. I would glance around and see all of the plastic and disposable things that sat around my home, and became discouraged. How could I give up shampoo and conditioner in plastic bottles? Where would I get bulk spices and teas and soap? If I tried to think about every single thing that was disposable in my life, I would have to stop, it was too overwhelming. And so I didn’t try — I felt as if I couldn’t do it the right way, why bother doing it at all?
And yet, I have come to realize that there are so many more things that lie below the surface of a zero waste lifestyle. It’s not just about buying mason jars and bulk products — its about changing how you think and act as a consumer. It is about sustainability, appreciation for the things we as a society take for granted, and living a simpler life.
Changing the way you think about your life is not an easy task at all, but I have been taking it one day at a time. I’ve created this blog for those who don’t know if they can change their lifestyle, and where to start– Because I’m just figuring that out, too.