Let's get real. What exactly am I doing in this "Plastic-Free" Month? It's time to weed out some unrealistic goals. Will I give up all contact with plastic? No way. Will I toss perfectly good plastic products just for spite? Nope. I'll use them to the end of their lives, then replace them free of plastic. That is the experiment. Can I live freely, healthily, and happily without purchasing plastic goods? Time will tell. Let's lay some ground rules. Here we go: My intention: To

Today I commit to a plastic-free month. Inspired by the woman who has lived without waste for two years, and by my dear friend Lydia Ainscough who did a month without plastic last November, I’ve decided it’s my turn to try conscious consumption. Starting May 1st, I will consume no plastic for 30 days. I will completely avoid single-use plastic containers and packaging, and cast a bright light on the waste that I produce. You and I use and dispose of a lot of plastic. Are you