I don't know how to break this to you, but living Plastic-Free is easier than I thought it would be. Do you know when you make a wild decision and you can't possibly imagine it panning out? But you put one foot forward, and before you know it ground is just rising up to meet you, like it was there all along? Well I hope you know what that’s like, because that’s what is happening in my plastic-free month. I’m surprised to say that living Plastic-Free and buying no new plastic

This plastic-free thing has ruffled some feathers in my community. I feel people reacting with fear, with distrust, maybe a little hate. So I have an open message to the world: Dear world, dear friends, dear clients, dear colleagues: I love you. And I’m doing an experiment around my personal use of plastic. I want to explore my plastic consumption (waste) so that I can broaden my application of consciousness. This experiment is just about me. Me, no better or worse than anyon

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