Sustainability Plan <3

There are at least 100 billion planets in the Milky Way. The Solar System is located within the disk, about 26,000 light-years from the Galactic Center, on the inner edge of the Orion Arm, one of the spiral-shaped concentrations of gas and dust. Earth is the third planet from the sun and the only propitious place for life to develop.

Why I have said all this? Just to realize how unique the place we live in is, which I think we take for granted.

Earth is our home and our life-provider. And how do we take care of our home? I was shocked recently when discussing about environment issues, to hear that people believe this is not for the common man to worry about.. the government has the responsibility to take care of these issues. This way of thinking I believe is totally wrong! It is the responsibility of each and every one of us.

I know, that you might get the feeling that what difference can one single person do? But if each of us would try to do just a few small things, we might make a difference.

So here is my sustainability plan:

1. Recycle. Sort your waste. Talk with the company that is responsible with your waste disposal, find a company that is into recycling.

2. Never throw trash on the ground, in the river, the sea or the ocean. Carry plastic bags with you in which to put the trash and dispose of it when you find a trash bin.

2. Stop using your car whenever you go out. Walk, take the bike or use the public transport. Walking is refreshing and helps your health, so does biking. And using the public transport makes you more connected to humans and the real world.

3. Plant trees. Get involved in sponsored events for planting trees. These usually happen in spring or in autumn.

4. Be energy-friendly. Stop using electronic devices so much, spend more time in nature.

5. If it's light outside don't turn on the light. If you leave a room, turn off the light. Be romantic, use candle light!

6. Stop using services and products from companies which you know are not environment-friendly.

7. Join groups that are into protecting the environment. Raise the awareness.

8. Build your own home garden.