And just like that… it’s April!
Earth day is around the corner. The celebration looks a little different this year, but it’s still a good time to collectively reflect on our carbon footprint and what we can do to reduce it. John Oliver recently did a show on Plastics (worth the watch – you can find it for free on YouTube). He explains, “How plastics are harming the planet, why recycling isn’t the solution you think it is, and why fixing the problem will be up to not just consumers, but corporations and policymakers.” One look at the Great Pacific garbage patch should make it clear that we have to do something now. “From 1950 to 2015, cumulative production reached 7.8 billion tonnes of plastic — more than one tonne of plastic for every person alive today”. (source: ourworldindata.org) As consumers, we can take steps to start eliminating plastic from our diet. Small changes like buying the whole fruit or vegetable instead of the precut kind that comes in a plastic container or opting for glass and Tetra Paks can go a long way. Changing our habits is only part of the solution. Policymakers need to hold companies accountable for the waste they produce. And companies need to realize the long-term benefits of shifting to more eco-friendly options like paper-based packaging. We can do better, and we have to do better.
We have lots of fun and interesting stories for you this issue! Starting with “Remembering the First Peoples of Pinellas Peninsula”. Local business services. Plus, local foodie Angelica, aka Baybes Who Brunch, is back with all the food you didn’t know you were missing. And so much more. We hope you enjoy!
Till next time, Ashley & Tony
