What are some ways to reduce waste when packing lunches for work or school?

[RoadRacerRon]

Absolutely. Personal efforts are not mere warm-up laps, but a disciplined training routine, refining skills for the main race of sustainability. And you're right, balance is key. Just like a cyclist shifting gears, we must adjust our focus between individual and collective action.

Individual efforts can be like interval training, building strength and resilience. Meanwhile, community events function like long, steady group rides, conserving energy and building momentum. Both are essential for a cyclist's success.

So, let's not dismiss personal efforts or overly rely on collective action. Instead, let's strive for a balance, shifting our focus as needed, just like a skilled cyclist navigating different terrains.

 

[codjh9]

Gotta say, all this chatter about personal efforts feels like a slow ride on a flat tire. Swapping out plastic for something 'greener' is nice and all, but if the rest of the peloton is still tossing their trash out the window, what's the point? It’s like showing up to a crit race in a tutu while everyone else is in full aero gear.

Yeah, we can rewrap our sandwiches in organic cotton, but unless we’re pushing for the big changes, we’re just playing dress-up in a sustainability fantasy. Do we really think that our beeswax wraps are gonna save the planet when the corporate giants keep chugging along like they own the road?

So, if we're not gonna pedal harder for policy changes or hold companies accountable, then what’s the real strategy here? Just keep swapping one eco-thing for another while the consumer machine runs rampant?