PLASTIC, A KILLER IN DISGUISE
ON ENVIRONMENT
There is a very strange object loating About In THE universe. It is unique, it is different, it is remarkable and all because it behaves like no other object in the universe. It behaves like a living creature that is built to regulate itself against anything adverse around it. That’s right. You guessed it. I am talking about our home in the universe, Earth.
Just a couple of days away is Earth Day, a movement that began decades ago to initiate and set up environmental related acts and agencies. 192 countries take part in this event and they do so by marching, signing petitions, lobbying THEIR Government oficials, making pledges and announcing their environmental initiatives.
Our home is in peril, despite the nonsensical claims made by climate change deniers. Did you know that we emit 60 times more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than volcanoes do? Did you know that the Amazon rainforest makes up more than half of the rainforests of the earth? Did you know that the rainforest is our home’s air conditioning system? Since the rainforest is being hacked away, that affects our world’s air conditioning system. We are all aware of global warming and its devastating effects. But Did You Know That 90% Of The Warming Effect Is In The Ocean? The Hottest Part Of The Earth Is Actually In The Sea And If You Wondered Why Australia’s Corals Are Losing Their Magnificent Colour, A Phenomenon Known As Bleaching, It Is Because Of The Rising Temperatures In The Sea.
Alarming effects such as this have been the focus of the Earth Day movement. This year, though, its focus has been the plastic nations that we are increasingly turning into. We know how bad these plastic invasions are. Our world Is now Growing artificial islands comprising disgusting pieces of tossed out plastic from bags, bottles and packaging. They are large and Dirty and they Just loat About From the coasts of one country to another. It’s shocking to say the least.
These Islands have polluted the planet and infiltrated our food chain. big ish eat little ish and little ish ingest tiny fragments of plastic, mistaking them for food particles. it is very sad. what’s worse is that we humans eat ish so there is a danger that THE ish on our plate could contain small plastic fragments, causing us to get ill.
A large proportion of the plastic comprises water bottles, plastic bags and food packaging that we buy at the supermarket, so no single nation can be blamed for the mass pollution. In all honesty, we are all culpable. But at the same time, we are also victims of pharmaceutical companies, government legislation and industries. Because of their activities we no longer trust our tap water, sometimes for good reason. As a result everyone buys water sold in plastic bottles. And as for the food we eat... well again, we cannot control the packaging of the food we buy. Clearly there are areas over which we have control of our plastic usage but there are others where we have no choice.
There are already movements to preserve the rainforest. People are already looking at renewable energy and alternative fuels and governments that are concerned are encouraging the green movement. Budgets and green targets are already in place in many countries.
Now since Earth Day is just around the corner, no matter who we are, where we live or what we do, we can still make a difference by making a contribution, no matter how small that contribution is.
For example, many people prefer not to buy bottled water when they are going to work. Many companies provide a water cooler for their staff so that they can periodically refill their Glass bottles. So why not invest in one? But do try to keep it clean and not to use it for more than 2 days straight without thoroughly cleaning it.
Reusing plastic bags reduces waste and if the bag is biodegradable, all the better. Perhaps go to your local supermarket with a tote bag or your own plastic bags.
If you’re out in the desert, never leave your waste behind. Take it home with you.
Many people spend one morning of their weekend to clean up the rubbish at their local beach, especially plastic waste. Why not make this a family excursion? You will not only be getting exercise and fresh air but you will be helping the environment too. In fact, get your family excited about a fun environmental project.
AND inally remember THE Good old mantra: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Happy Earth Day everyone.