This display was in the lobby of the Berkshire South Community Center in Great Barrington, MA. On top of it is a small sign which reads “Over its lifetime one reusable bag eliminates for 1000 plastic bags. This bin holds 500 bags, half that amount.” And goes on to invite you to a local reusable bag making event.

It’s a bad picture, but I thought it was worth taking/sharing because it was a great example of how a picture is worth a thousand words. The text alone, while important, is relatively banal and could easily get lost amidst the other pitches and announcements. But you can’t miss the display. Always worth remembering the power of demonstrating the problem rather than explaining it.