Arguments are only as good as their assumptions. When people defend plastic and technology, the argument is usually the same; the assumption is that no one in their right mind would ever want a lifestyle that doesn’t include all of modernity’s conveniences, like this poorly-argued Boston Globe article which completely ignores various alternatives to what the author describes. If you’ve been reading this comic, you can spot his ignorance easily, which paints poor recycling habits as the only real problem we’re facing, forgetting that most plastic isn’t really recyclable and that reusing things is a much better solution than maintaining our consumer lifestyle.

You can read about New York City’s outdated sewage system or about plankton and the ocean’s bio-diversity, if you’re interested. Without plankton, we can’t breathe and we can’t eat. I’m not sure how that isn’t enough of a reason for most people to quit their plastic habits.

The North Pacific Gyre is where all of Asia and America’s waterways end up- and with it, our garbage. This comic is just the most basic of overviews- there’s a lot more to know about this ridiculous, man-made dump!

Here’s what it’s all about- simple things you can do to help everyone out. Hopefully, it’s worth your time.

Whether you’re a “conservative” or “liberal”, whether you believe in higher beings or are convinced we are alone in the universe, the practical issue remains- there won’t be any place left for us to argue about stuff, unless we shape up. You’re probably sick of hearing about the trouble we’re in, and so am I- which is why this comic was born, to give you actual, practical ideas on how to live a better life. You can ignore the problem, you can let it depress you… or you can take a breath, relax, and just do your bit, every day. It’s really that simple.

If you’re new, start at the beginning!

Check out a handy guide of simple things you can do to live better!