Good intentions often fail. One for me is forgetting to bring my own bag when I shop. It’s rare, but when it happens it’s a real kick in the pants. This is eco-friendly 101; it should be easy! And if I forget the easy one how will I ever reshape my whole day-to-day routine in an effort to exile plastic from my life, which is something I’d love to do if not completely, significantly.

Sophie Gamand, of Wet Dog fame, most recently launched a new series titled Flower Power. Through her photographs she raises awareness of pit bulls in need of adoption.