9 Thoughtful Eco Living Quotes for Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July is a great time to reflect on the amount of waste we produce in our every day lives.
This blog post provides a list of quotes that can help conscious consumers contemplate the impact of our lifestyles on the greater good.
List of Low Waste Quotes for Reflecting on This Plastic Free July
Consider journaling on these sustainable living quotes and asking yourself how they relate to your lifestyle.
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“We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.” -Anne-Marie Bonneau
Anne-Marie Bonneau’s quote is a wonderful reminder to try our best when living more sustainably!
You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of a difference you want to make. -Jane Goodall
This is a wonderful reminder to consider the impact of our actions.
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“There is no such thing as ‘away’. When we throw anything away, it must go somewhere.” -Annie Leonard
The things that we throw in the trash are always somewhere!
“The most sustainable thing we can do is appreciate what we have.” - Emily Waddell, founder of The Honest Consumer
Emily Waddell’s quote is a good reminder that there is a lot of sustainability in valuing what we have. This includes the environment, items in our home, and things that can be upcycled!
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“I realised that plastic had become such a part of my life that it had become invisible to me. I just did not see it until it was pointed out to me, and I was told it was causing specific problems. And then I saw it everywhere. I saw it between my toes when I was on the beach. I saw it in the seaweed. I saw it floating between my legs while I was surfing. Once you see it, when you start to look at the problems it causes; when you investigate the human health consequences, you cannot unsee it. ” – Craig Leeson
Craig Leeson
This quote is a good reminder that once we become aware of all the plastic, it is eye opening!
“Waste isn't waste until we waste it.” -WILL.I.AM.
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This is a simple reminder to be creative and don’t let items typically labeled as trash become waste. You can find a way to reuse it!
“Plastic pollution free world is not a choice but a commitment to life – a commitment to the next generation.” – Amit Ray
This Plastic Free July, let’s remember that by reducing our waste, we are building a better future!
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“The plastic pollution problem does not start at the middle of the ocean; [it] does not start on our shores or in our rivers: It starts on land. Solutions should be found on land, its source.” – Merijn Tinga
This is a thoughtful reminder that the choices we make have further impacts beyond what we can see.
Food waste isn’t considered problematic because, for the most part, it isn’t considered at all. It’s easy to ignore because it’s both common and customary. -Jonathan Bloom
While not specifically about plastic, this quote is a great reminder to consider the waste we produce from our meals. Food waste is often out of sight and out of mind for a lot of people.
Hopefully this list of thoughtful low waste living quotes has inspired you to be conscious of the waste in your routine! Be sure to check out some of the other guides for Plastic Free July inspiration!
MEET THE AUTHOR
Emily Waddell is the founder of The Honest Consumer. She has always been passionate about business for good and has a Bachelor degree in Social Entrepreneurship. She currently lives in Seattle where she practices imperfect sustainability. When she’s not writing, Emily enjoys supporting small businesses, clean eating, & practicing slow living. Learn more about Emily’s journey starting The Honest Consumer.
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