Very good. Sometimes it's only when you intentionally try to do without something that you realise how dependent you are on it. I'm not that old, but I can still remember a time before everything was wrapped in plastic - nowadays it's almost impossible to find anything that isn't made of plastic or comes in some plastic container - especially if you shop in supermarkets. Most of the time it's completely pointless too. When I refuse plastic bags in my local shops they look at me like I'm mad - as if to say, '... but why would you refuse? It's free.' Then I go to the sea and see all the plastic washed up on the beach and think it's not really free at all - only the cost isn't immediately apparent.
Well done for bringing attention to this important issue.
Resteeming this for increased consciousness all round