We
rarely realize our mistakes, isn’t it?! Anyhow we are moulded so. Blaming others
for anything happens to us is a natural phenomenon for human being, I mean We,
Us. We are called human beings. Humans, those who have minds and power of
thinking to act or say, the actions of us are derived by the thoughts we have.
It means as a human, we have ultimate power than all the creatures of this bio
diversified environment. Let’s not enter in to the details of the concept of,
what is environment? It is since our start of education we are taught that
Environment is the surrounding in which we live. It is the source of life.
Our
whole life is dependent to the environment. It directs our life and determines
our proper growth & development and there is a balanced natural cycle
exists between environment and lives of human beings, plants and animals. But,
have you seen any other animal or any creature than human who is driving a
vehicle or using petrol or who requires transportation facility or who is
involved in the developments in all the dimensions and so on? Don’t you think, the most thoughtful and well
cultured Human society is playing vital role in degenerating the natural
environment which in turn negatively affects the lives on this planet? May be,
it looks like a blunt question in front of us. May be, we all are not ready to
accept it. Anyhow, as said before it is our inherent habit that we will not
accept or realise. Whereas, on one hand we all are concerned about the
degradation of environment, on the other hand we are unable to act towards the
betterment of it.
All
the human actions in this modern world directly impact the whole ecosystem. We
cannot stop anything. We are connected to every development and technology. It
is a part of our day to day life. We want everything. But the irony is, everything that we are
dependent on has its separate impact on the environment. Most of our actions on
day to basis, since morning to night, leaves a carbon footprint which in result
comes back to us with diverse effect. It is rightly said, that every action has
equal and opposite reaction which is very much relevant to the concept of
degrading environment. We have escaping question for this, “Am I the only
reason who did this all?” Isn’t it? What if I use the excess water or throw
piece of paper out or spit out or anything which is considered not good for
environment. But we have question for this as well, “What can I do for this, Am
the only responsible person who can save the environment and how will I?”
Yes,
it is true that single person alone cannot do anything for anything but step
taken by everyone towards something can lead. Individual actions can collectively
make change and it is a fact. World, Nation, State Governments and various
social organizations are working to save and replenish the environment and trying
making it worth breathable for us. From saving biodiversity to recycle the
garbage, every action taken by them is to reduce greenhouse gas emission and
global carbon footprints. To become a support to this concept we must
understand the importance of ecological balance and try our best to run it
naturally in order to prevent the effects of environmental disasters and
promote the existence of healthy environment. What can we do for this?
Why
to think much, we are aware about the recent scheme launched in the current
scenario, “Swaccha Bharat Abhiyan”, ministry of environment established and implementing
various schemes to save environment. Where all these schemes can only become
successful if we contribute as an individual to it.
Every
individual has a unique quality and power to dear with any problem in this
world. It is all about the willingness to do it. If one really wants to do
something, nothing can stop him/her to do it irrespective of age, education,
occupation, religion and so on… this concept remind me the concept of An
unknown author who wrote about a 6 R’s
to save an environment. It is nothing but are simple steps that we can take
towards replenishing environment. It talks about Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,
Refuse, Respect and Replenish.
It
seems impossible but every impossible says “I M Possible”. Can’t we Reduce the wastage such as water,
electricity, gas etc. we usually do on daily basis. Yes we can! Can’t we Reuse the things that we throw after
bare use of it. Yes we can! We can even use Recycled materials for
our use which will help store the resources. Accepting the things that are
really helpful to the environment and are best options for the health as well
makes real difference. Like, Refuse
the use of plastic and thinking that is the unnecessary packaging really needed
can surely bring change. We are creatures with minds and we only are reluctant to
give a thought that how responsible we are to degrade our environment. We must
have Respect for the environment we
are leaving in. we respect or homes and we never want to destroy it. We get
emotional when we think about our home where we generate our memories to
cherish which are with our loved once, then why not environment. We must
respect it too. Don’t you think? If we think and act on the above 5 R’s,
we will be able to deal with the 6th R as well, that is Replenish. Let’s WALK THE TALK. We all
are equipped with the swords of words and criticism but if we just accept that
I too can contribute with the small corrective actions of mine on day to day
basis to save my environment, then it will surely help to replenish it.
Let’s
promise to focus on solutions rather than on problem. With the individual
actions, we should also promote common public in our surroundings for the clean
and green environment to prove the meaning of proverb like “We won’t have a
society if we destroy the environment”. Let’s lead with Example and give
meaning to being a thinking human that we are.
So,
are you Ready for the action?
