Right, I feel that more people want me emotionally entangled in the issue to advance other policy/cultural goals rather than involve me at a practical level. F

Right, I feel that more people want me emotionally entangled in the issue to advance other policy/cultural goals rather than involve me at a practical level. For me, the "what to do" in my sphere of influence is: * Repair rather than replace * Avoid buying/using plastic trash if possible * Recycle where it makes sense * Follow basic guidance on proper disposal * Try to pick up a little bit of plastic trash that's not my own.