Today is the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. Im sure that critics thought "oh these damn hippies and their Environment phase". But the move to "Be Green" is growing and growing each day. Its been 40 years and now people are more Environmentally conscience than ever. Now theres technology to help learn about the environment and ways that we can help it. The use of environmentally-friendly products are catching on with people everywhere.
I think everyone should be a environmentally conscience. The Earth used to be so beautiful. And yet now the air is polluted, millions of forests get cut down daily, rivers are unclean and theres garbage floating in the ocean getting ingested by the marine life and having adverse effects on them. I feel like we kind of owe it back to Mother Nature for staining Her beauty. I'm not saying everyone should buy a Hybrid car or chain themselves to a tree but there are little, easy, things people could do to reduce their Carbon Footprint, even in the slightest way:
RECYCLE...its not that hard, the bins are literally EVERYWHERE
Use recyclable bags at the grocery store rather than plastic bags..they are 50 cents you could use over and over and made from post-recycled materials
Purchase more recyclabled products...it keeps the cycle going
Take shorter showers, or invest in a showerhead that uses less water...some showerheads use up to five gallons of water per minute
Plant a tree...trees are good absorbers of C02
Try carpooling or walking/biking more...it eliminates excess air pollution and walking/biking is healthy for you
Eat more veggies...animal farms are some of the biggest producers of C02 and other greenhouse gases (I just recently made the decision to go back to being a Vegetarian)
Use cold water to wash your clothes and have the water level on your washing machine match the load size...it saves water and energy-- which saves money for your FPL bill
None of those suggestions are too difficult.
But they all really make a difference.
But they all really make a difference.
I will continue to do my part to help this planet. If not for me, then for our future generation. To care about something or someone other than yourself, it makes you a beautiful person both inside and out. Stay Green.
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