Free Essay About Recycle

In every gathering that we sit in, we complain about the problems plaguing the world. One of these major problems is global warming. However, more often than not, we only complain about the problems rather than doing something about them. A little self-reflection leads to the fact that we have no right to complain if we are not doing anything to preserve the world around us. Earth is a gift given to the humans. If we stop taking care of it, we will start to lose its vitality.
Therefore, we decided to take action in our school by taking part in a recycling activity. First of all, we took a walk around the school and found cigarette butts all around the area, even in the places that were no-smoking areas. We gathered to discuss the inappropriateness of this conduct. Firstly, smoking areas are already marked, and those willing to smoke shall confine themselves to those areas. Secondly, dustbins are installed all around the school. Then why are cigarette butts being thrown around? Is it not considered a violation of an essential policy – the policy not to litter around?
Secondly, we noticed empty bottles thrown here and there. Empty plastic bottles are actually very harmful, because when they burn as garbage, they emanate very harmful gases. These gases cause not only pollution but also lead to global warming indirectly. A very effective way to dispose of empty bottles is to recycle them.
Therefore, we decided to have a clean-out campaign in which we picked up the cigarette butts and properly disposed of them. Secondly, we collected all plastic bottles and contacted a vendor who purchased used bottles for the purpose of recycling. We involved everyone who was willing in the school in this activity. It generated immense excitement all over the campus, as it was a new initiative.
Another lesson that we learned was that unified action also creates advocates. For example, by being a part of this activity, I have become an advocate, and now I will communicate the importance of recycling to everyone I meet, whether in my family or friends. Similarly, my other fellows will be spreading this message, and it can spread like fire. Therefore, we should never underestimate the impact of a collective effort.
We hope that we have made a permanent change in the minds of those who were involved in this activity because going back again and again to change the mindset of the same people will not help us progress. Moreover, we also hope that people all over the world realize the importance of taking care of the nature around them. The earth has many hidden treasures for us, as long as we truly nurture it.