I had this conversation just the other day with someone whose staff do not recycle nor see any problem with the volumes of plastic cutlery and paper plates that are bought for break rooms. We talked about how to start with small things like recycle bins being placed in each space and signage encouraging their use. Then I figure we can talk to managers and employees about the need to think about the future for our children and ourselves and how to make the world a little better bit by bit and showing them how small steps by each of them can make an improvement.

I am not a big user of social media. That said, I know that social media, in all its varied forms, are wide-reaching. A single, small idea can mushroom overnight into something big. By strategically saying things in certain places, the words or ideas catch on - just because one person shared them - which is then exponentially viewed.

I knew the numbers meant things, but hadn't taken enough time to learn the difference. It's important to be informed, since I recently learned how much tossing the wrong thing into the recycling bin can be really detrimental to the process.

Zero waste meals require a bit more planning, but I actually like that part. It makes me want to be more intentional with other areas in my life.

Finn and Munch are our two tuxedo cats who love food and treats. Finding random whiskers around the house is the funniest part of my day.

My biggest concern is the damage we've done to Earth is irreversible. Moving forward, we can learn from our mistakes and plan more sustainably, but that won't bring back extinct species and lessen the pain of wildlife dealing with pollution and habitat infringement right now.