Today we had about an hour to get together as a group and talk about what we had done so far and what we will do tomorrow. We each shared our favorite part about our Seaport Boston tour as well as what we thought "Being Green" meant.
Click on the comments section to read what each of the group members said about what they feel like "being green" means.
6 comments:
Being "green" is a very broad concept. Some people believe that they are being globally aware, when in reality they are not. To be "green" is to be aware and active. A true believer in this concept is looking towards the future, and approaching ways of sustainability. The world we live in today is very different than the world our parents and grandparents grew up in. I want future generations to live in a world that is as clean if not cleaner than what we are currently living in. To "go green" is to do as much as you can to prevent and reduce your own carbon footprint. If we all do our part, then we can make a difference.
In our world today, there is no excuse as to why one should not be doing a part in this 100 year movement to "Go Green." Going Green is the action of reducing and hopefully eliminating one's currently unrecognizable, heavy impact on the Earth and it's atmosphere. To be more specific, stop emitting gases into the atmosphere and reduce the amount of natural resources you are taking from the Earth. Idealistically, everyone would need to change their entire life. However, it is neither socially nor politically possible. Therefore, we need to take baby-steps, like driving less, eating locally, and consuming just about everything LESS!
Green is a choice. You either do it, or you don't. Some do it better, or more often than others, and some try to make small efforts now and then just to get the satisfaction of a good deed. So far, we have learned to help the future of our planet by composting, recycling, reusing, and reducing waste. If everyone tried to make a solid effort to do all of these things, our planet could, slowly but surely, make huge progress. We need to 'go green' to ensure the life of our earth and the good fortune of future generations. If we reduce our carbon footprint, we can make a much healthier, happier world for everyone! :)
"Going green" is leaving the smallest carbon footprint possible. There is a misunderstanding in America that "going green" means buying the newest, eco-friendly products. Wouldn't it be more "green" not to buy the new stuff at all? The question you need to ask yourself is, do I really need this? The actual production of the product may take up copious amounts of energy to make, and only save you a little. To be green you should consider, do I need this? If I do, can I get it second hand? Lastly, if I must buy new, what is the most eco-friendly option?
Going "green", to me, is not reverting back to living in the wilderness. Rather, it is learning how to function with cleaner emissions to try and keep the environment from declining, to stabilize it. It is learning how to cope with giving up certain luxuries that last only a short time, and taking the time to spend money and be more cautious of what you buy. Your buying should be hypothetically based on need, not want.
I think being green has to do with going out of your way to be eco-friendly. This is things such as asking for no bag at a store. Maybe instead of driving on a nice day, ride your bike or walk. It has to do with cutting down on our pollution. I don't think pollution will ever go away for good, but I think we can definitely control it. To be truly be green you could maybe buy some things that are better for the environment, like a hybrid car instead of that SUV. We need to cut down on things that are bad for the environment. We should also actively do things like recycling properly and maybe getting your friends and family into being "green".
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