Comments on: Allie’s Plastic Confessions http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/allies-plastic-confessions/ Think we can't live without plastic? Think again. In 2007 I committed to stop buying any new plastic & I've almost succeeded! Won't you join me? Let's see what plastic-free looks like in 2012... for the health of our bodies, our oceans, our planet. ~Beth Terry Tue, 21 May 2013 18:15:33 +0000 hourly 1 By: Robyn http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/allies-plastic-confessions/comment-page-1/#comment-3664 Robyn Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:23:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/09/allies-plastic-confessions/#comment-3664 I also traveled by plane this summer, and I was just getting into Beth’s blog.
I already had bar shampoo and conditioner, so that was OK.
my deodorant was a crystal, and I carried a couple glass bottles (plastic tops) of scent oil.
I carried my Sigg, and I learned that carrying it upside down and empty as you put it in the bin worked wonders.

]]> By: Alex Ion http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/allies-plastic-confessions/comment-page-1/#comment-3609 Alex Ion Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:21:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/09/allies-plastic-confessions/#comment-3609 The reasons why we should fight plastic pollution are obvious. This article will sure get people thinking to what they need to do from now on and that is to use less plastic.

]]> By: Kristina http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/allies-plastic-confessions/comment-page-1/#comment-3576 Kristina Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:41:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/09/allies-plastic-confessions/#comment-3576 I am utterly impressed by your commitment to avoid plastic, and your passion for doing so. It’s a worthy cause, and your writing helps me by illuminating ideas on the subject and getting me thinking, so thank you for that.

I do think, though, that you need to be a little gentle with yourself. This process will only “stick” if it ends up rewarding you, not making you feel guilty. I think it’s wise to listen to your feelings, of course, and hopefully you get a big high from reflecting on all of the positive non-plastic changes that you have made. On the flip side, though, I just don’t think that self-flagellation is necessary. Guilt, in my opinion, is highly overrated.

Learn from your experiences. Great! Now you know that you can bring empty containers on planes, etc. Wonderful! And coffee mugs can be excellent travel partners. Fantastic! But I hope that you ENJOYED your coffee. I hope that you appreciated that the hotel provided something that you otherwise would have missed. I hope that when you said, “Next time I’ll check out the glassware” you also thought, “but I’m still going to enjoy my meal.”

Life is to be lived, to enjoy. YES, make changes. YES, be aware. But guilt? NO!

This green stuff isn’t always easy, I agree with that, and I too get frustrated when I’m trying but fail in some way. I just hope that you can be gentle with yourself in the process, without giving up your ideals and pursuits.

]]> By: Erikka http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/allies-plastic-confessions/comment-page-1/#comment-3573 Erikka Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:53:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/09/allies-plastic-confessions/#comment-3573 Allie, it is good to see your struggles and your triumphs in the fight against plastic!

allie – 1 plastic – .3

]]> By: MrsTwink http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/allies-plastic-confessions/comment-page-1/#comment-3541 MrsTwink Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:53:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/09/allies-plastic-confessions/#comment-3541 Allie – great post! But I have to ask, where does one get a titanium spork?!

And I’m glad you mentioned that you can bring a reusable water bottle on the plane. Being a person of some color (just a little yellow), I’m generally looked at with a suspicious eye (she has tan skin! black hair! oh no!) so I try to avoid taking anything that looks crazy with me.

But I feel better knowing I can take the aluminum bottle and perhaps pass security.

Oh and great suggestion about bringing reusable bags! Some of your suggestions were so obvious and yet I never seem to do any of them.

]]> By: Tanya http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/allies-plastic-confessions/comment-page-1/#comment-3529 Tanya Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:39:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/09/allies-plastic-confessions/#comment-3529 Hi Allie-

Great guest post. I can identify with your tribulations. I just got back from London and it was asstounding how much plastic consumption took place on the plane but being held captive on an 11 hour flight, didn’t have that many alternatives.

]]> By: Mickey http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/allies-plastic-confessions/comment-page-1/#comment-3528 Mickey Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:59:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/09/allies-plastic-confessions/#comment-3528 I forgive you, Allie.

I try to forego the plastic when I can, but sometimes there’s just no choice (aside from doing without whatever is in the plastic.) I haven’t been on a plane since they started restricting all liquids, and I guess that really does make it tough.

]]> By: Robin http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/allies-plastic-confessions/comment-page-1/#comment-3527 Robin Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:39:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/09/allies-plastic-confessions/#comment-3527 I’ve recently done some traveling, and brought my travel mug in my carry-on empty. I made sure to dump the water out before Security, and then I filled it right back up after I got through! That’s another thing, there are plenty of water bubblers (fountains) in airports, you could easily have just taken free sips from one of them!

]]> By: Will Johnston http://myplasticfreelife.com/2008/09/allies-plastic-confessions/comment-page-1/#comment-3526 Will Johnston Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:59:00 +0000 http://fakeplasticfish.com/2008/09/allies-plastic-confessions/#comment-3526 This is a great blog post. Really heightens awareness about how inundate we are with choices when we travel. Great stuff.

If there is a chance we could post this on our blog and credit you, that would be great.

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