Living Plastic Free

One thing I've recently started doing to help reduce my environmental impact, especially when it comes to plastic waste, is growing my own vegetables at home. A few weeks ago, I decided to start a small garden on my patio in San Diego. I planted cucumbers, kale, and beets in a raised garden bed. In my photo, you can see my cucumber plants starting to grow and the trellis I recently put up to help support them. I've never really grown my own vegetables before, so it's been a fun learning experience.

One thing I've noticed when grocery shopping is how much unnecessary plastic packaging comes with produce. Cucumbers are sometimes individually wrapped in plastic, leafy greens often come in plastic bags or containers, and even organic vegetables can come with extra packaging. Most of this plastic gets thrown away shortly after bringing the groceries home. By growing some of…

One way my family and I try to reduce our impact on the environment is by using reusable glass containers for food storage and lunches instead of disposable plastic bags or single-use containers. We use these containers almost every day to store leftovers, pack lunches, and organize food in our kitchen. Since they are reusable, we do not constantly throw away plastic bags or containers after one use.

In my photo, I showed some of the glass containers we regularly use at home. Even though this may seem like a small habit, it helps reduce the amount of plastic waste our family produces over time. Single-use plastics often end up in landfills or oceans, where they can harm wildlife and pollute the environment. By reusing glass containers, we are making a more sustainable choice and reducing unnecessary waste.

Another reason I think this is important is because glass containers last…