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Are men less concerned about the environment? Sustainability and gender politics have been THE talk around town. (and by town I mean the #ecofriendly section of the internet)⠀
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All I know is based on my analytics 89% of my readers are female, but I think that's because we're more likely to follow people like us. Similarly, most of my followers are millennials.⠀
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I spoke with @voxdotcom about my own family dynamic when it comes to zero waste living because Justin really didn't understand my switch to zero waste at the beginning... ⠀
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It took him about a year to come around, and I would LOVE to start an IG account for him where he could speak to the male perspective a bit more, but he's SO not into the idea. 😂⠀
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The fact is shopping, cooking, cleaning, and the mental load are roles that typically fall to women. Zero waste is consumeristic in the sense that it affects how we consume so zero waste would/could be perceived as feminine when we look at traditional gender roles. ⠀
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When I look at this in my own life, I don’t have to bear the mental load and the shopping, cooking, and cleaning are split very evenly among both Justin and me. And, while Justin brings the reusable bags and carries a waterbottle, I don't know if he'd whip up a DIY cleaning recipe….⠀
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I’d love to hear your thoughts! Are you a guy participating in zero waste? Do you think it comes off as feminine? Are you a woman with a male partner that’s into it/not into it? I’m curious what your personal experiences have been. ⠀
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It's here!! 👏👏👏 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste audio book just dropped!! .
I'm pretty bummed that I didn't get to narrate it myself, but from what I've listened to Chloe Cannon has done a pretty good job. .
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My publishers decided to go with someone in house due to time constraints - cause let's be honest... I'd be fab at reading my own book! 💪❤️
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Have you picked up a copy yet? I'd love to know what you think! .
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P.S. If you've given it a read and enjoyed it, I would be so appreciative if you would leave me a review on Amazon! ❤️❤️
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It's #GoodNewsFriday!! And, boy is this some good news!! ⠀
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Last week 187 countries made some MAJOR moves when it comes to curbing the plastic waste epidemic! Plastic was added to the Basel Convention, a treaty that controls the movement of hazardous waste between countries. ⠀
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The amendment now requires exporters to obtain consent from the receiving country. So, we can no longer dump our unwanted plastic in countries that don't want it and don't have the infrastructure to deal with that waste. ⠀
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This is so exciting! I really hope this will cut down on the amount of plastic that is flowing out to the ocean! ⠀
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Four years ago I started collecting all of my trash in a mason jar. After all it was THE hip thing to do. #SoCool 😂

I called the experiment off after two years because it didn't feel honest. .
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What was your first impression of the trash jar?
For me it started to feel more divisive than inspirational... .
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I'm from Arkansas a state with few green initiatives and little access to even basic things like recycling. .
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The trash jar, to me, became a representation of the access and privilege I had. .
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I was afraid if I continued to count my trash in a mason jar, zero waste living would be a fad for those who had access to sweet bulk stores and composting. .
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I quit counting my trash because I wanted zero waste living to be so much more. I wanted people know whether they lived in Arkansas or California they can make small changes to improve their health and the health of the planet. .
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I'm bearing my soul in a new YouTube video talking about this... So I would love to know, is the trash jar inspirational or divisive?
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It's taken me a while to fully digest the IPBES report that just dropped. Seems like quite a bit of bad news has been rolling out recently...
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If you're unfamiliar, it says a million species are at risk of extinction. Humans are to blame, and it will likely take a long time for the Earth to recover from this biodiversity crisis.⠀
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It took me a while to sit with this information. To remember there is still hope. To remember I am not alone. To remember there is something I can do about this. ❤️
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After attending the @goldmanenvironmental prize, I'll never forget the power of ONE person. ⠀
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Jacqueline Evans protected 763,000 square miles of ocean to preserve Cook Islands’ stunning marine biodiversity. ⠀
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She was just like you and me. A normal person. So, if she can do it. We can do it. ⠀
I want you to answer these three questions. ⠀
1. What's one eco-friendly thing you've mastered? ⠀
2. What's one thing you're working on or improving? ⠀
3. How are you incorporating activism this week?⠀
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I've mastered low-waste living. I'm working on being a better activist in my community, and I will be writing my legislators to ask them to support two different bills that are focused on protecting wildlife preserves. ⠀
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To find out about bills in your town please check out your local Sierra club and citizens climate lobby so you can help advocate for policy change in your town/state too!⠀ Simple swaps are important, but we need policy change too. And we can help with both!!! ❤️❤️
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I want to know what you'll be doing so we can all feel inspired and a little bit more hopeful about our world. ❤️
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The average American throws out 4.4lbs of trash a day (EPA), but what if I told you that's not even the half of it? 😬
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Trash is kind of like an iceberg. What we throw out is only 30% of the waste generated. The other 70% is lost in manufacturing. 😱
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This is why it is SO important to first Reduce and Reuse! ❤️ I would love to know how you are reducing and reusing? ⠀
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Here are a few ways I try!⠀
- wait 30 days before making a purchase⠀
- shop second hand⠀
- reuse items until they no longer function ⠀
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Mother Earth deserves some love today toooo! I'll be celebrating by donating to environmental organizations like @PlasticPollutes and @ProjectDrawdown. ❤️ I would love to know how you'll be celebrating mama Earth today? Maybe a quick litter pick up? Spending a few minutes offering grattitude? ⠀
Of course, I'll also be calling the long-suffering woman who dealt with me as a child asking, "WHY!?" 9,184x about EVERYTHING. Thanks mom! You made me who I am today, and I love you vrrry much. ❤️❤️❤️
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