This is the worst kind of article to write. You see, because even though we can all say we love and need the environment, and even though we say we love Al Gore and we try our best to save our Ecosystem, we really don't. The majority of people, myself included, hardly think twice about purchasing biodegradable materials, or recycled paper, etc. I usually go to Target or Walmart and get whatever I find to be cheapest, at no thought to whether this will affect my environment in anyway. This thinking has been going on for hundreds of years, but it definitely needs to stop. We need to get past the point of selfishness and into a zone of selflessness, not only for our generation, but for our offspring.
Every year more species become endangered, we dig more into the amazon, and lets not forget we still contribute to the ever expanding ozone layer. Huge icebergs melt a little more everyday thanks to our irresponsible behavior and we as a species need to do something about it. I definitely understand the problem though, as most of us do have good intentions.
What most of us don't have however, are adequate recycling systems nearby. I remember in a town i use to live in we had a 'recycling' area in the middle of nowhere where we pretty much threw in a bag of plastic cups, lids, etc and a creepy man would give us 50 cents, and I've heard this still happens today. Not to mention our insane water usage growing up. I shudder at some memories I have growing up of wasting so much water for really no reason other than to torment a sibling or pet.
So here comes the world of the day yet again, responsibility. Its up to us to save the planet, no one else is going to do this for you. If you want your grand kids to grow up in a disgusting, sewage infested Earth, that's completely up to you. But I, I'm going to do my best to recycle, use less water, and buy Eco-friendly materials from now on.
-Eight
