What can I contribute for the earth’s condition (particularly, the destructions)? I am just a student, just a teenager, an ordinary citizen. You think I have a part in saving the earth? Yes, I have! And you too! Amazingly, every day is chance for us to become a savior of the nature. We may think we’re just a regular occupant of the world, but everyone is called to give their part.
The earth is looking forward to the actions and contributions of each citizen; its state depends on us. There are visible efforts we are seeing today: big ones and small ones. Everything values! Nowadays, various organizations are building up campaigns to encourage citizens in saving the earth. Almost every company is doing their part. They are re-constructing the beautification of nature through ads and products. As a big element of the society, companies and organizations definitely influence the ordinary residents of the earth to take their part and make a change. Ballpens, notebooks, bags and different stuffs are being produced to show that not all things should come from destructive materials. Surprisingly, these things are rated not only because of its structure and use but also because of the environmental friendly contents.
Now, the question is: how can I contribute if there are so many ways?
Reduce plastic use!
How are Plastic Bags Harmful to the Environment?
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/environmental-pollution-the-harmful-effects-of-plastic-bags.html
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/environmental-pollution-the-harmful-effects-of-plastic-bags.html
Plastic bags litter the landscape
Once they are used, most plastic bags go into landfill, or rubbish tips. Each year more and more plastic bags are ending up littering the environment. Once they become litter, plastic bags find their way into our waterways, parks, beaches, and streets. And, if they are burned, they infuse the air with toxic fumes.
Plastic bags kill animals
About 100,000 animals such as dolphins, turtles whales, penguins are killed every year due to plastic bags. Many animals ingest plastic bags, mistaking them for food, and therefore die. And worse, the ingested plastic bag remains intact even after the death and decomposition of the animal. Thus, it lies around in the landscape where another victim may ingest it.
Plastic bags are non-biodegradable
And one of the worst environmental effects of plastic bags is that they are non-biodegradable. The decomposition of plastic bags takes about 400 years. No one will live so long to witness decomposition of plastic. Thus, save the environment for the future generation of humans as well as animals.
Once they are used, most plastic bags go into landfill, or rubbish tips. Each year more and more plastic bags are ending up littering the environment. Once they become litter, plastic bags find their way into our waterways, parks, beaches, and streets. And, if they are burned, they infuse the air with toxic fumes.
Plastic bags kill animals
About 100,000 animals such as dolphins, turtles whales, penguins are killed every year due to plastic bags. Many animals ingest plastic bags, mistaking them for food, and therefore die. And worse, the ingested plastic bag remains intact even after the death and decomposition of the animal. Thus, it lies around in the landscape where another victim may ingest it.
Plastic bags are non-biodegradable
And one of the worst environmental effects of plastic bags is that they are non-biodegradable. The decomposition of plastic bags takes about 400 years. No one will live so long to witness decomposition of plastic. Thus, save the environment for the future generation of humans as well as animals.
Have you notice the reducing use of plastic in shopping malls? There is an implementation of plastic use in shopping malls today that aims to lessen the harmful outcomes of plastics. As a substitute, recyclable bags are given / sold in a small amount so that it can be afforded by the people. Also, in different cities in Philippines, plastic ban was implemented. Ban, in a way that prohibition is equals to sanction. Two cities I am familiar with their plastic ban execution. Calamba implemented this ordinance that prohibits the use of plastic bags. The ordinance included their purpose: share with the National Government the responsibility in the management and maintenance of ecological balance within their territorial jurisdiction. The officials in that place know exactly the undesirable results of plastic use that’s why they don’t hesitate to employ this ordinance. This may be a little act but if this would be applied in all areas around the world, the big change will sprout. The city is hoping for the wide dissemination. Cities near Laguna are also on the process of applying this order. In Coron City, plastics are not also allowed. You will have to purchase a net bag for the goods you will purchase.
Simple acts will definitely result into progress and development. These simple acts will not stay as simple in the future. The outcomes will make you realize that big things come from small things. This kind of contribution should not take for granted.
What can I do?
>Purchase an eco friendly bag. Always bring it whenever you go to shopping malls/groceries.
œ> You are good enough to distinguish the things that should not be place in a plastic. You have your bag, if it’s possible, put it there.
>œ Refrain from throwing trashes especially plastics on outdoors. FACT: Plastics take years to dissolve.
Take the responsibility ;)
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