Here is my FIFTH published article. This time for Coconuts Bangkok. It is about Madeleine Recknagel who is attempting, with considerable success, to live a zero waste lifestyle in the over-consumptive, resource guzzling city of Bangkok.
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| Madeleine at a community beach clean up modelling an upcycled plastic bag corset and styofoam sword by Soledad Designs Photo Silva Carneiro |
Below are some photos from Madeleine, which didn't make the article. All are great zero waste, plastic avoidance ideas easily achievable in Bangkok:
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| Say no to plastic straws! Photo Nitcharat Siraprapasiri |
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| There are 'bulk-buy' shops in China-Town - reduce waste by bringing your own container or bag! Photo: Madeleine Recknagel |
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Look out for natural alternatives to plastic packaging Photo: Madeleine Recknagel
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| Swap out synthetic everyday items for natural alternatives. These loofahs can replace unnatural sponges, and be used in the bathroom or in the kitchen for the washing up. They need to be carefully cleaned to avoid the breeding of harmful bacteria. Photo: Madeleine Recknagel |
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Disposable plastics have become part of many Thai traditions and rituals.
Photo: Madeleine Recknagel |
Madeleine has a great blog: The
Sustainable Self and
Facebook Page of the same name. Worth checking out if you want to reduce your waste further.
