It is definitely no secret that I am a promoter of all things sustainable and that my obsession goes so far as to owning a worm bin to create my own compost. But despite my small efforts I feel like I am always battling the mindset of the community and the role they play in the environment. This became clear in my latest eco-adventure when I began picking up trash during my sunday morning walks. Raleigh isn't exactly the bustling metropolis that some of you live in, and well street sweepers do not exist. To make matters worse, I live in a mixed neighborhood of college kids, young family's, public housing and then million dollar homes (its all about location here.) I have past street trash every day to and from school and never thought twice about it. But here lies the problem, until people care, its going to remain. Saying this, the last three weeks I have collected 3 bags of trash and 4 bags of recyclables. Next time you head outside just take notice of what's left behind. You don't have to go as far as to pick it up, because believe me it is a nasty job, but to just become aware.
4 comments:
you're too good for your own good. i can see your personal daily activity becoming a nation-wide activity for people who actually care. this is really cool.
what if you could put recycling bins amongst the most traveled paths to encourage this type of activity?
The sad thing is, is that there are already recycling bins outside of peoples houses and garbage cans along the paths. People are just unfortunately lazy. However, I have gotten a lot of looks while I do it, so either they think I am crazy or they think its a good idea. Either way they are looking!
i think they think you're crazy. but that's what i love about it. this is a great idea. the sidewalk by the highschool where i live is always trashed. i think i'm going to get a troop of my roomies together and go own that trash. shouldn't every day be earth day?
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