| | Less or MoreI've decided to shake things up a wee bit in my life. The current job market in this region has takin' a nap and my pockets can't wait for the hibernation to end. I'm gonna check out "greener" pastures next week and hope things look up a bit. We'll see what happens.
With global warming becoming a frontrunner in world issues and April being overtaken by all things green, I've felt annoyed. To me, the media blitz of late is akin to every other "temporary" or sweeps-week rush issue, it's just something to gain ratings and appear more benevolent than many are sincerely.
I'm not glad that the world's ecosystem is tilting this way & that, but I remember hearing about this in 1989 and no one seemed bother. Fast forward almost 20 years and people are only bothered enough to bother the little people. In other words, why are individuals bearing the brunt of all this concern for the environment?
Until world governments decide to impose stiff penalties against businesses that do not comply with improved recycling standards, then household consumers cannot be expected to be more responsible. I say we chip away at big businesses, as most are irresponsible about refuse disposal and recycling. On the individual front, if recycling's made more convenient and simple, I'm sure many cities and towns will see increased recycling among households.
When I lived in London, I met quite a few people who recycled, even when it wasn't convenient. However, I saw many businesses that didn't recycle at what I considered a basic level - glass & cardboard. I temped at a company that didn't have wastebaskets. There were two options - dry recyclables and mixed recyclables. Food containers could be rinsed and then placed into the mixed recyclables basket. The company paid what I considered to be a nominal fee for the pickup and recycling of the items in both baskets. This was a wonderful model of recycling, but made me disheartened at how few companies probably followed suit.
My 2 cents worth about the green issue. I'm not a carpooler nor do I plan to buy an electric car any time soon. I think green, but I may not always do green. As Kermit sang "It's not easy bein' green."
My "currently watching" selection was an odd animation when I watched it waaaay back when. But, the issues raised in it wouldn't be acknowledged until Al Gore took to a mic and became an "inspiration".
Peace,
Moi 
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| | Posted 4/25/2008 11:57 PM - 32 views - 0 comments
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