RE: Little Changes, Big Difference: Reusable Bags
We were actually the first state to initiate a plastic bag ban (tax, we pay extra for them) a few years ago. I didn't think too much of it personally until I found myself grocery shopping frequently from the beginning of 2018.
I used to buy reusable everytime I went to the store, but the change adds up to a lot over time. I also despised calling a cab home or carrying heavy bags in an attempt for one trip.
I do enjoy cleaner beaches, and knowing that our marine life in the islands are doing better these days. I now carry totes for shopping, and if it's going to be a lot—I remember to bring my shopping cart.
Looking back at it now, using plastic bags is in every sense of the word wasteful. Thank you for providing a nice post with information regarding living more environmentally friendly!
P.S. I've seen those keychain bags! They come in a lot of cute designs :3
They're definitely wasteful, and it's so easy to see them as just a little thing because they mash up so small. It definitely adds up, though. It's good to hear it's making a difference there. They are getting ready to ban them here. I can't wait. We have way too many turtles and other marine mammals here for that mess. I loved my keychain bag and used it for years until it started shredding. So glad you enjoyed the post.
Oh yeah, I bet Belize could definitely use that ban. Litter can get really bad if left unchecked, and I see recycling as necessary. I need to go find a place to get a nifty keychain bag too c:
Indeed. People still throw shit out the windows here. It's awful. I used to see those keychain bags at health food stores. God knows what they charge for them there, though.
One benefit of having tourism as our main export I suppose, there are hefty fines for throwing things where they shouldn't be. True, every time there's a good cause, someone is making money on the side!
Its a huge thing here too, and the biggest complaint of tourists is trash, but its so hard to change people here.