For anyone trying to avoid plastic altogether, I've been trying to work on a ProductHunt/Wirecutter-like site for finding better product alternatives: intentfulconsumers.com
The gist is to try and make better purchases, while being practical and not having a zealot mindset about it.
"76 out of 77 scientists had not encountered evidence"? Lol. What's that one guys evidence? I want to hear about that. I bet the researchers were like... REALLY dude!? C'mon! Props to them for still sticking to their data.
In summary, you should try liking things that a lot of other people like because you might like them yourself and it will help you make conversation with those that also like them.
The gist is to try and make better purchases, while being practical and not having a zealot mindset about it.