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Insight | 04.21.17
Each year on April 22nd, people from around the world celebrate the Earth to bring awareness to an issue of our time – environmental protection. It’s also considered a day of peace bringing together people from different races, ethnicities, creed and geography to fight for a common cause. As we all share this earth, we are responsible for its health and therefore each other.
So, how was I going to help protect the environment? Here are some steps I’ve taken (and you could too!) to minimize my waste and carbon footprint.
Reflecting on how I could be of more service to the earth and in turn protecting it, I thought of my time spent in Amsterdam. The city has taken great efforts in the cleanup of its canals with recyclable bins at every corner and prevention of air pollution by encouraging the use of electric cars, electric trains and bicycles. Coming from Atlanta with high numbers of gas-guzzling cars and traffic-ridden interstates, I was surprised to see most of the population riding bicycles or taking the train in their daily commute. This was a city committed to the protection of their home.
If you don’t do it for yourself, do it for your neighbors, friends, and family, and in my case for my dog, Max! Don’t forget, we share this world with all kinds of animals including man’s best friend. Have a fresh day!