Like I said in my profile, my experience of living in Shanghai has made me want to make a complete lifestyle change. Some of the actions that my husband and I have taken: we use reusable bags (No more plastic!!!), hang our clothes out to dry instead of using the dryer, we started a compost, I have actually switched to butter instead of margarine due to the difference in the packaging,making our own yogurt so we don't have to buy all those plastic containers, and lastly we have stopped using paper towels, it's cloth ones from here on out!

Since I have become more aware of many of these issues I have really become focused on our consumption of plastic. I was astonished when I really started to pay attention. Now I catch myself counting the amount of objects the person in front of me at the grocery store is buying that is held in a plastic container or wrapped in plastic wrap. I even saw a plastic tray holding several kiwis that were all individually wrapped and then all wrapped onto the tray with more plastic wrap, I couldn't believe it! I find it very difficult to avoid plastic here, due to the small amount of awareness and care. I will keep on trying though!

If anyone has any ideas for me I would love to hear them! Hope your all having a great day and keep on keeping on!!

~ Eco_Chic ~