Anyone else struggle with eco-guilt?
I do what I can to reduce my footprint, wherever is practicable. I tend to avoid purchasing unnecessary or “indulgent” items if they are made of plastic or come from an unethical corporation (basically all of them, eh?) I like to support local businesses and aim for low-waste. However, this becomes complicated when accommodations enter the picture.
I would never hold anyone else to the standard I do for myself. For example, I have sensory issues when it comes to cleaning (with some contamination OCD-ish proclivities) and one of the simple ways that I manage it is by using disposable gloves. I have tried to find gloves that are biodegradable but it still feels “indulgent.” (ableism detected) because technically I could do the things I need to do without them, and plenty of people do everyday, and maybe I just need to expose myself more to become desensitized, and so on forever.
Obviously this logic could be taken in any direction, why drive a car if I could walk? Why use running water when I could collect rainwater? Suddenly all modern conveniences feel “indulgent” and if I don‘t have or use the skills I would need without them then I feel like a helpless spoiled baby. (ableism critical mass!!!!)
I‘m rambling now and don‘t expect anyone to stay on this ride with me but just wanted to vent I guess. Hope everyone is doing ok.
P.S. I just downloaded this app called Fox Tale and so far I’ve really enjoyed it as a way of understanding and working through my emotions.