Society Journal

There has always been a part of society that cared more about our planet and the environment than others.  However, in today’s society more and more people are becoming eco-friendly and wanting to help save the Earth by staying in green hotels, driving hybrid cars, recycling, reusing and curtailing their wasteful ways.

Society has discovered that the Earth is a delicate ball of energy that needs to be taken care of for future generations and not used up by this generation.  The Earth’s resources are not limitless as once thought.  Environmentalists, scientists and even economists prove every day that the Earth’s resources are dwindling.  Global warming is a grave issue and people need to take a serious look at their individual carbon footprint in order to see what is happening to the Earth.

Everyone can do their part in order to save the planet no matter what their status in society may be.  It does not take a lot of money in order to save the Earth.  Recycling does not cost anything, and in some places companies will even pay for aluminum cans collected for recycling.  Shopping at thrift stores for used clothing and other used items like kitchen appliances, living room furniture or Christmas decorations has become trendy and chic.

Saving gasoline or other fuels by taking public transportation or carpooling is one way to save money as well as the environment.  Trading in a gas guzzling SUV for hybrid rental cars is another way to save money, energy and gasoline.  Even some airlines are switching from the more expensive jet fuel to a more eco-friendly agricultural-based biofuel which is a special blend of jatropha and algae plants.  These are second-generation biofuels that are much more reliable than those with ethanol made with corn or soybeans.

The United States society is going green slower than many European countries however we are doing our best to catch up.  For example, last year China banned all plastic bags. Therefore, reusable grocery totes must be purchased and used on all trips to the grocer or market.  Here in the United States reusable grocery totes are popping up in almost every store as a viable alternative to the plastic or paper bags.  Reusable grocery totes, many made from recycled fibers, is just one way in which people can help save the environment.

Even some of the major corporations and large amusement parks like Disneyland have gone green by using paper products instead of Styrofoam or plastic and recycle and reuse such things as costumes and set decorations.  Additionally, they purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables whenever possible for their cafeteria or restaurants.

Going totally green may be difficult for some; however everyone can go a little green in order to save our planet.