It is thought that only governments and large companies can make positive impacts in improving the environment while individuals are powerless to do likewise. Admittedly, large companies and governments can affect short-term improvements on the environment. However, I do not agree with the assertion that individuals are unable to do anything in this regard as well. I believe individuals can make improvements to the environment, no matter how little the contribution or how long it takes to accomplish.
First, individuals can take responsibility for their immediate communities by adhering to simple rules such as refraining from indiscriminate bush burning, proper disposal of waste, cleaning out surrounding gutters, and participating in frequent tree-planting activities. For instance, it has been reported of a man in either the far east or India who began planting one tree annually in his hometown and has continued to do so for almost 30 years. Thus creating an impressive forest of trees in his community. That's an example of an individual improving and impacting his environment positively. Imagine if ten of his neighbours do likewise.
Second, individuals can resort to using energy-saving devices in their workplaces and homes. Devices such as lightbulbs and electrical appliances. In addition, people can become more considerate in their daily use of water and make efforts towards more conservation and less wastage of it. Finally, individuals can contribute to reducing gas emission into the atmosphere by resorting more to the use of public transportation, engaging in bicycle riding and driving electric cars.
To conclude, the impact of individuals in improving the environment cannot be totally dismissed, as engaging in consistent, conversation methods can result in positive, long-term outcomes for the environment.
It is
thought
that
only
governments
and large
companies
can
make
positive
impacts in improving the
environment
while
individuals
are powerless to do
likewise
.
Admittedly
, large
companies
and
governments
can affect short-term improvements on the
environment
.
However
, I do not
agree
with the assertion that
individuals
are unable to do anything in this regard
as well
. I believe
individuals
can
make
improvements to the
environment
, no matter how
little
the contribution or how long it takes to accomplish.
First
,
individuals
can take responsibility for their immediate communities by adhering to simple
rules
such as refraining from indiscriminate bush burning, proper disposal of waste, cleaning out surrounding gutters, and participating in frequent tree-planting activities.
For instance
, it has
been reported
of a
man
in either the far east or India who began planting one tree
annually
in his hometown and has continued to do
so
for almost 30 years.
Thus
creating an impressive forest of trees in his community. That's an example of an
individual
improving and impacting his
environment
positively
. Imagine if ten of his
neighbours
do
likewise
.
Second,
individuals
can resort to using energy-saving devices in their workplaces and homes. Devices such as
lightbulbs
and electrical appliances.
In addition
,
people
can become more considerate in their daily
use
of water and
make
efforts towards more conservation and less wastage of it.
Finally
,
individuals
can contribute to reducing gas emission into the atmosphere by resorting more to the
use
of public transportation, engaging in bicycle riding and driving electric cars.
To conclude
, the impact of
individuals
in improving the
environment
cannot be
totally
dismissed, as engaging in consistent, conversation methods can result in
positive
, long-term outcomes for the
environment
.