Accessibility and Plastic Free July - Read My Latest Article!

As Plastic Free July comes to a close, I want to highlight the importance of accessibility within the zero-waste movement. I wrote this article that was published on Nouvelle News earlier this week (if you haven’t already, check them out - there are many talented young writers sharing their voices on this platform!!)

I want to acknowledge the huge amount of privilege that I have to be able to practice a low-waste lifestyle. I am fortunate enough to have the time to make my own DIYs, research low-waste alternatives, and grow some of my own food. I’m also located in an area where zero-waste products and grocery shopping are options. For many people, this is not the case, and it’s important to be mindful of how this movement amplifies these barriers to accessibility.

Throughout the month, I have tried to highlight as many no-buy or DIY alternatives as I could find, but I know there’s still a lot that I’m missing. I want to remind everyone that the most sustainable option is to reduce the amount that you’re buying and reuse what you have as much as possible. You don’t need to go out and buy new things to be zero-waste, and if you don’t have the means to make sustainable swaps, DO NOT FEEL GUILTY.

Let’s remember that 100 companies are responsible for 71% of the world’s GHG emissions and 4 companies are responsible for producing 6 million tons of plastic every year. As individuals, one of the best things we can do is refuse mass-consumerism.

For more information on the accessibility issues within the movement and what we can do about it, you can check out the link in my bio for the article! I’d love to hear your thoughts on accessibility within the zero-waste movement and how we can break down these barriers.

Click here to read my article!