We want to lessen the amount of plastic that is being consumed. Clearly, it will take millions of people and wide-scale effort to lessen the amount that large corporations use, but if we are individually conscious of how much plastic we use and take the initiative to cut down, these actions can lead to a bigger change. If one person cuts down on the amount of plastic they use, like reusing plastic bags, reusing plastic containers, using a nalgene, avoiding facial products with plastic beads, and- most importantly- recycling, this person can influence their family and friends to cut down. The more people who are aware of the detrimental effects of plastic can create a community of awareness, and a bigger, more lasting change.
