How to Save the Environment

"There's so much pollution in the air now, that if it weren't for our lungs there'd be no place to put it all." - Robert Orben

The environment as we know it, isn't as green and luscious as it should be. There are steel monsters that block out the sun, huffing out dangerous smoke, and leaking out poisonous chemicals into rivers and streams, vehicles pumping out harmful fumes, people disposing of waste in a way that isn't safe/right and all other kinds of sources that ruin the planet. With the current environmental issues that plague the environment and planet, people need to do what they can to help save the Earth.

We cannot depend on a higher authority now. The Hopenhagen summit which I'm sure many of you are aware of, held in Copenhagen in the year 2009, did nothing to solve or procure methods for the damages done to the planet. We are still living the way we are, with people oblivious to matters at hand.

Take a look around you the next time you step into a city choking with smoke and noise, and ask yourself if is this is how you want to live out the rest of your life. Set an example to others by being the first to change, before you speak up for change. It's a chain reaction that hopefully will catch on soon when it comes to saving what's left of the planet.

Ways to Save Our Environment

With global warming on the rise, it's no news that this has been an age-old concern for us all. No one stopped to really do anything about it, so now we step in to set an example and be that change.

Make Use of Garbage Disposals
You see those big dumpsters dotting street corners, and those trash cans lined up against sidewalks? They're not there to put up a show, but for you to notice them and drop in your waste. It's sad when someone litters without the thought of 'let me hold on to this until I spot a trash can'. We need to consciously tell ourselves - that what little we do, does count. So the next time you get that urge to toss that gum or chocolate wrapper out the car window, or 'accidentally' drop it as you walk down the street - ask yourself how much waste you've been contributing to the environment with that bad habit of yours going on for years.

Go Easy on the Honking/Loud Music
Patience is a virtue not many people have and sometimes those who do, can lose their minds at some point over traffic. Try and wait for a couple of seconds for the person in front of you to make a move, and don't join in with the herd of impatient drivers that start to honk incessantly. We all know that loud music is justified when the weekend comes around. Try being a little sympathetic when it comes to your neighbors, and even to people across the street. Go by the curfew time, or make sure to turn it down at least when it's way past 11 p.m. Not everyone will be a fan of your music or noise that late, so try to be a little empathetic.

Don't Waste/Pollute Water Sources
When it comes to how to save the environment at home, the first thing to do is to avoid letting water run continuously or leave taps partially open. Make sure that taps are not leaky, or left unattended without use. This would help greatly in conserving water. Another helpful gesture, is to use CFL bulbs, since its not only energy-saving, but cuts down on electricity costs as well. When exiting rooms in your home, be sure to turn the lights off as you leave.

Set an Example to Kids
As grown adults, it is your responsibility to pass on the message of simple ways to save the environment, and instill it in kids, until their old enough to take on the initiative alone. It is important to teach them how to get rid of waste, how not to litter play areas, streets and school grounds, how to advice someone on not littering if he/she were to witness an act, encourage environment related projects (planting trees, science projects on how to save the planet, street clean up sessions and so on) to help others in the class understand how important it is to cater to the planet, as well as get parents involved in helping them out. Starting with the kids is a good way of spreading the message early in their lives, in the hope that they carry it forward as they grow older.

Recycling
Recycling is a method of transforming items that can be reusable once they're disposed off by the public. This means that whatever is thrown out, like paper, tins, cardboard and so on, can be put through the process of reproducing them, to make new products. Not all plastic is recyclable, and must be avoided as much as possible. The environment cannot degrade plastic, so these are left to scatter and collect in places. Don't waste anything, and try to come up with ways on things you can use them again. Like say old magazines, newspapers and art paper can be used for projects. Try turning something you don't need anymore into a work of art and use it for another purpose instead. Be creative when it comes to things that you don't want that is in good condition, or sell them off, or better yet, give it away to charity.

With these environmental ethics in mind, we should be able to do what we can individually, for the results to have a bigger impact on the planet at large. Don't think that by being environmental conscious, you are being a sissy in some way if you were to point it out to someone who's hard-headed when it comes to how to save the environment. As long as you do your part, and try to pass on that knowledge, the world is one small step closer to being saved. Think green!