How to Solve Plastic Pollution with Minimalism

This article offers practical solutions to the Plastic Crisis, with data you never thought possible.

As discussed in my last piece, becoming a minimalist is in no way easy, but it’s the most effective solution to many problems, most problems.

Environmental, social, financial, health, you name it. Minimalism can solve them all.

Unveiling the Psychological Complexities of Our Attachment to Plastic

Take plastic for instance.

Did you know that after decluttering and organizing their living spaces— usually the initial step for many minimalists — eliminating single-use plastics is often the subsequent action on their priority list?

You see, I insist on this war being raged on single-use plastic first, then plastic as a whole, because whether we like it or not, plastic is here to stay.

Being pragmatic about it is important.

Indeed, what we’re dealing with here (mostly) is single-use plastic items such as plastic cutlery, plastic cups, plastic-wrapped fruits and veggies, plastic bottles (water, condiments, soap), plastic bags etc.

Credit to The Considerate Consumer

Actually, no.

That’s not what you’re here for.

You want something deep, maybe even shocking, right ? Let’s dive right in then.

First of all, plastic pollutes across its entire lifecycle, from the extraction of the fossil fuels, to use, to disposal, whether it ends up in the ocean or elsewhere.

By switching to reusable alternatives, such as metal cutlery, buying fruits and veggies from a local market or opting for reusable water bottles, you’ll definitely help the environment.

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” — Lao-Tzu.

But this matter is too serious for smoke and mirrors.

• Big Bad Wolf