That's right: the military made me woke, here's how

Here's a little story about how the military radicalized me. My political journey has been deeply entwined with my environmental journey. My zero waste journey has looked different from others, but we all end up in the same spot in the end. So, what radicalized you? Share your eco story below! Read along with the blog post here: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/blog-1 Videos mentioned/recommended: Check out our travel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@UCjxuHqjBcqVnOGKrw7_90Tg The environmental impact of war: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDSlINIFivo The eco impact of the US military: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wdXjM7ms30 The importance of public lands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69c7QwVki30 SAVE OUR PARKS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQkgKO7i1IA&t=173s How to start a recycling program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dpmHLarSM4&t=1s The water crisis in the desert SW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXSWqsxs9_o Why Trump is so bad for the planet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WaKgiuCWJA Timestamps: 00:00 - Growing up in Ohio 2:07 - Moving to Texas 4:08 - Living in Japan 9:50 - Vegas: Reverse Culture Shock 13:58 - Epiphanies I've had as a Veteran 20:12 - Empathy is radical 21:51 - Bloopers SUPPORT ME and join our eco book club! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesimpleenvironmentalist YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSimpleEnvironmentalist/membership SHOP MY FAVES! My e-bike from Aventon: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=a41b063c-52a4-4d87-8f09-d6c71998ed15&website_id=a77986c7-bd90-4654-9ab0-f12c3bb14ae2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aventon.com%2F Whisper bidet: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1597260&u=2660543&m=100287 Allbirds shoes: https://shop.allbirds.com/k33o/thesimpleenvironmentalist Modibodi period underwear: https://modibodi.pxf.io/c/3497631/996645/13065 Meliora laundry powder: https://meliorameansbetter.com?sca_ref=4747255.DvudG0Wmyg&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=emma-dendler Leaf Shave safety razor: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2130977&u=2660543&m=130203 Plastic free makeup from Axiology: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2017262&u=2660543&m=124911 Bathroom swaps from Plaine Products: https://www.plaineproducts.com/ref/thesimpleenvironmentalist/ Get all your eco needs from Earth Hero: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=23846&awinaffid=1122027&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fearthhero.com%2F INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thesimpleenvironmentalist/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@simpleenvironmentalist?lang=en WEBSITE: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! https://www.facebook.com/thesimpleenvironmentalists DAN & EMMA'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxuHqjBcqVnOGKrw7_90Tg FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/business-inquiries BUY OUR PHOTOGRAPHY: https://dendlerphotography.myportfolio.com/ FREE GUIDES! Breaking up with Consumerism, How to Spot Greenwashing, How to Live Zero Waste from Home: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/freedownloads DISCLAIMER: Links included may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product from a link, I may receive a small commission with no charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so that I can keep providing free content!