Most of us do things every day that are not entirely in favour of the natural environment, whether it’s buying a to-go coffee in a plastic cup, taking an extra long shower after a hard day, or choosing not to buy local produce when it’s the more expensive option. Virtually everything we do as humans leaves a mark on the environment in some way, and many of these marks tend to be harmful ones. If any of those examples resonated with you, you may feel guilt, deflation, or defensiveness, but I do not outline these common choices to call anyone out.
