Mitchell Lusikyan- Give a Hoot, Don't Pollute

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Give A Hoot, Don’t Pollute

            As we progress in modern civilization our trash follow us. I’m not sure whether it is apathy or laziness but the lack of respect to our environment is disgusting and it is costing us dearly. Litter is not only making a disgusting mess to our beautiful wildlife and cities, but it is also puts the health of animals and humans at great risk. Litter that is made of organic ingredients can cause serious water pollution in large amounts, Many animals are poisoned, trapped, or choke in the waste we don’t properly dispose.  How can these affect humans? One of the most littered objects is a tire. According the Wikipedia, tires are illegally dumped and these materials can find their way into water sources, contaminate our soil, and pollute the air we breathe. When burned they emit hundreds of harmful chemicals which not only pollute the hair but the water and soil again. In terms of more everyday litter, cans and cups can hold rainwater, which can prove an excellent breeding ground for mosquitos. It is currently nearly impossible to truly eliminate and prevent littering; however, we can do our part by recycling to help reduce these harmful effects. Honestly, every bit helps. Recycling a can as opposed to throwing it on the floor has the potential to harm the life of a defenseless creature. By recycling we are not only helping the preservation of our planet but our future as well. Using recycled items to create something new helps substantiate our future as well as cut down on the use of fresh supply. Also! By recycling certain things such as steel, we save as much as 60% on energy. We get to help conserve many trees by creating paper from recycled goods. Who wouldn’t want to save trees? Is there a negative to recycling? Some might argue that recycling wastes far too much energy. In fact, not only does recycling require less energy to recycle an object than  it is to create it from scratch, but all the benefits of recycling definitely make the amount of energy required worth while. Don’t be lazy, care a little. Help recycle! Every little thing will make a big difference.

"Litter." Wikipedia. 12 May 2012. Wikimedia Foundation. 06 Dec. 2012 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litter>.

"Want to know it? Answers to life's questions." How does Recycling Help the Environment. Wanttoknowit. 06 Dec. 2012 <http://wanttoknowit.com/how-does-recycling-help-the-environment/>.