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REDEEMING LOST EXPANSE
L-LIFE ON THE BRINK, LIBERATE IT
A-AQUATIC BEINGS GASPING, ALLOW
THEM
K-KNELL OF GREED, KINDLE THE
GLORY
E-EBBING AWAY, ENTHUSE ENERGY
GARBAGE GARBAGE EVERYWHERE
WATER WATER NOWHERE!!!
I was gently rowing on the beautiful inland waterways, absolute
bliss with swaying coconut palms, green grass on either side, gurgling streams,
azure blue sky with exotic clouds, and small thatched houses here and
there....no pollution, no traffic, no sound except the chirping of birds, no
garbage, no nothing that causes the planet to blow its head off! I got up with
a start, back to the absurd reality of life and the irresponsible homosapiens
ruining the marvellous Earth, God has bestowed on us with all its natural
grandeur. I knew the time had come to stop complaining and be the change that
we want to see around us.
Let’s begin at the beginning...
The problem
1) The umpteen diapers that are
carelessly disposed off, the plastic present in them clogging all the drains
The solution:
Never dispose them
along with biodegradables but ensure that they are wrapped in newspapers and
separately put away.
The problem:
2) Not segregating garbage
The solution:
Always segregate
into wet, dry, sanitary and hazardous and please do not mix them up..
The problem:
3) Using toys made of lead and
other harmful chemicals
The solution:
Never buy toys that are brightly coloured in plastic and wood as
these may contain lead or other harmful agents.
The problem
4) Ready to school...paper, paper
and more paper
The solution:
As far as possible try and avoid using paper...a toddler can be
made to use the traditional slate with chalks that are dust free and in the
growing up years make them to switch to drawing boards and the like. Never use,
abuse or overuse paper, the woods are already crying for help!
The problem:
5) Careless discarding of
batteries and other E –waste.
The solution:
The batteries and all Electronic waste must be disposed off
separately and not thrown along with general toxic waste.
The problem:
6) Throwing garbage everywhere
The solution:
Play hard but with a sense of responsibility, never throw things
as you please, put them in the proper places. Always encourage children to use
the dustbins.
The problem:
7) Open taps, leaky taps,...
The solution:
Always direct kids to close taps after use and never ever waste
water...a drop saved is indeed a drop earned
The problem:
8) Lights, fans, Acs...always ON
The solution:
Instruct children to switch off all lights, fans, ACs when not
in use. Save energy for the future children too!
The problem:
9) Adults...beware..reckless use
of vehicles and consumption of fuel
The solution:
Try to carpool or travel by public transport and avoid excess
fuel filling...save energy for the next in line!
The problem:
10)
Rampant tree cutting for construction, laying roads and other
infrastructure
The solution:
For every tree cut, grow four more! Try and use alternatives for
houses.
The problem:
11)
Clogging of drains and choking of sewer lines
The solution:
Never throw plastic and other non degradable item in the drains
or sewage, always allow easy flow for proper draining out.
The problem:
12)
Letting waste water and other waste into lakes, rivers and seas
The solution:
Lakes, rivers and other water bodies are a natural source of
water to mankind and not a means for letting things into it. Performing puja
and throwing all and sundry into these do not grant good wishes from the
almighty!
I could go on and on and on, for the problems are in multitudes but
have to draw a line here and focus on these basics to make life sustainable and
renewable. The mantra should be reuse, recycle and renew for a cleaner today
and a better tomorrow!
http://www.specs-buffy.blogspot.in/2011/07/cascade.html
