There is a saying, it is NEVER too late to try, to make a change. All we need is a mindset to move forward. With this in mind, I am about to display a few of the many simple steps that our ignorant minds vividly threw in the garbage without thinking. And here we are suffering for our own habits and causes. So what are these habits or causes?
Liter-litter everywhere
In my country, I have seen people take no action against littering. It is a very common behavior to throw leftovers here and there. It is also a common habit to throw packets on the streets. I have also heard that it is not only a problem in my country but in many others too. In contrast, other countries are quite hygienic in terms of littering but in other terms that might not be the case.
If we start using dustbins and garbage properly while maintaining proper hygiene in those areas things might begin to change. Littering causes health problems and increases insects while the rate of Malaria and Dengue increases too. Being hygienic is the first step of precautionary against any diseases in general.
Plastics
We all are very much aware of the plastic problem other the world. There are different kinds of plastics all over the world, of which, not all of them are recyclable. This is one of the major issues. Industries are making plastics in huge amounts, but they aren't recycling them in that same amount. Production is not equal to reduction. When you can reuse the products yet the option is not chosen mostly. More plastics are being created but not many are recycled. Thus, the problems are rising and rising.
There are plastics everywhere. Are we not able to choose other products which are more easily recyclable? I surely believe we can. Many products can take over plastics, and I truly believe that if we continue to decrease our dependency on plastics, we will be able to flourish in a world free from plastics.
Uprooting of trees
If we need trees for daily livelihood, we also need trees for LIVING. The main production of oxygen is trees and plants, so if we intend on uprooting a vast amount of them, we should also take responsibility to plant them. Planting trees and plants is not rocket science and in the pandemic, I have seen a national rise in rooftop gardening. Interestingly, if this trend expands over to other countries, deforestation problems and drastic climate change issues will dissolve quite fast.
Recyclable procedure nowhere
Many might get offended when I claim this. Yes, many organizations are rooting for the recyclable procedures in different and many countries but the irony of the situation is such that it is not productively done. Yes, I am somewhat doubting the process.
Being a citizen of your country, how much are you aware of the process? Are you throwing litter accordingly? Is the street at your place tidy as crystal? Are you throwing your liters in different bins according to the recycling process? Are you aware of how and where they will be recycled? Are you helping your neighbors by making them aware of it all?
Yes, there are many organizations whose one major attention is on recycling but, it is not yet done extensively. Also, many are yet unaware of the proceedings and differences between which products are to be thrown in the different types of bins. Living in the 21st century is not purely luck, it is due to hard work, therefore, we are not to forget that our responsibilities are more than what meets the eye. With this I end my post, hopefully, we will be able to battle climate change and help to make it better than making it worse.
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This is my (fifth) entry in the Ecotrain Community, Question of the Week. I am very excited and enthusiastic about it. Huge thanks to @ecotrain for continuing such an amazing project for 5 years straight and this is their 10th season! I like the topic for this week but there is just too much to write, I guess I will compile it up.
Now, for those of you who support eco-building, sustainability, or love nature, this community is certainly for you. You can also be a part of this project, this season, along with me.
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