COME AS YOU ARE

This is one of my mantras for the environmental movement (and life honestly).

Many people think that to be an environmentalist you must be zero waste, “crunchy”, vegan, minimalist etc.

But really, in my opinion, it is all about making progress towards sustainability and climate action.

We are all in a different place in our sustainability journey, and how we show up for the planet and its inhabitants may look wildly different depending on background, life and financial situation, etc.

Before going “public” about my imperfect environmentalism and sharing my small victories, I felt like I had no place in the movement because I was not “perfect”. Here we are, years later in my journey and I am still far from perfect…and that’s ok.

I am here to tell you that our collective actions, small as they may seem can make a difference. We need your voice, your actions, and your own brand of environmentalism. Your unique actions CAN make a change.

Drives to work everyday but calls representatives and votes for climate and racial justice?
ENVIRONMENTALIST.

Eats meat but shops in season at the farmers market and chooses local?
ENVIRONMENTALIST.

Shops at Trader Joes (plastic galore) but chooses to shop #secondhandfirst for clothing/items?
ENVIRONMENTALIST.

Ok you get the idea….as long as you are striving to lead a more sustainable and intentional life…you’re showing up for our future.

Come as you are to this movement. You’re welcome (and needed) here.