These days, most of us are all too aware of the unfavorable carbon footprint we
are leaving for future generations.
We hear it all the time, from government, media, environmentalists, and so on. There is no doubt
that as a country, we rely far too heavily on oil, and as a result, are
depleting our natural resources at an alarming rate. If you’re like many people, you probably think that you need
to drive a Prius, grow your own food, and live in a solar powered house in
order to make a difference. I’m
here to tell you that this not the case.
We all know the basics: drive less; walk more, turn off
lights, buy organic, etc. But have you ever
actually stopped to think about the hidden
sources of oil consumption? Things
such as bubble gum, crayons, and chopsticks? These are examples of items that fly under the radar so to speak, and there are far more of these hidden sources than one might think. Click here
for a product list that will have you shaking your head in disbelief.
The truth is, as individuals, we have far more power than we know. Do you remember when reusable grocery
bags became a trend? Well, that one
“small” choice made by earth conscious shoppers certainly got the attention of
the government, who is now placing bans on plastic bags in many US cities. That one small step has led to a quite
large leap in our nations conservation efforts. And it goes even further than that. It was reported by CNN that China will reduce it’s oil consumption by 37 million barrels each
year because of their ban on plastic bags. Not such a small step anymore, right?
The point is, there are numerous other steps we can take that
can have a major impact on our environment. The key is awareness and understanding. Once we know the impact we have as
individuals, we can focus our attention on making a concerted effort towards a
greener world. Below is a link to
an interactive site that educates on the use of oil in our daily lives. Check it out, and don’t ever hesitate
to make that small change, whatever it may be. Who knows, it just could end up being the new "green" trend.
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