Hello everyone, I hope all is well with you. I’ve had a busy week at work and writing. I also took some time to get together with friends this weekend and walk down memory lane a little bit. I needed a night out, but enough about that. Today, I want to talk about cleaning up our planet for the next generation.
The first thing I want to address is taking better care of our oceans. Eighty percent of pollution in the oceans is plastic waste. Approximately, ten million metric tons of plastic enters our oceans every year, killing marine life, fish, and seabirds.
This is not just a United States problem. This is a global problem. We need to recycle and get everyone around the globe on board with it. The oceans are keeping our planet alive they provide at least half of the oxygen for the earth. It’s imperative we start cleaning them up now.
But what can we do individually?
We can recycle. That’s the biggest step we can take as individuals. The less plastic we use the better. We can stop using pollutants like bug sprays and fertilizers. All of these find their way to the ocean.
So, by taking these steps we can take care of the ocean, but pollutants also have a negative effect on our land. They seep into our drinking water and contaminate our soil which makes growing food that much harder, and let’s not forget about the Bee. This little insect is so important for pollination, which is essential for us humans in growing our food. The use of insecticides kills these pollinators.
We should start growing our food organically and stop using pesticides all around the world. I know this will be hard to do, but if we get everyone around the world to agree to some kind of treaty, it’s not impossible.
I want our earth to be a viable place to live for future generations. I’m sure you do too. What steps do you think we can take now to ensure our kids have a sustainable planet? Leave a comment! I’d love to hear from you!
This is indeed a fabulous reminder that our small actions do help overall and that now it is more important to do what we can than ever before. ❤️
Thanks for stopping by, Layla! I appreciate your kind words. I hope you have a great week!
All such great reminders, Lisa! Driving less and avoiding air travel also help the environment.
Absolutely! I forgot the obvious one! LOL! Thanks for stopping by, Becky!
Thanks for writing about such an important topic!
You’re welcome!
Some environmental documentaries I’ve seen on Netflix recommended planting more trees to combat global warming.
I’ve heard that, too, Andrew. It’s certainly can’t hurt. Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate the support! 🙂
You’re welcome, Lisa.
Yes! Every little step we each take adds up.. love this
Thank you
Thanks for stopping by Lamarr! I appreciate your support! ❤
My pleasure 😊
loved this post! we don’t care enough for our planet, and we need to be more attentive and careful 🤍
I agree! We definitely need to take better care of our planet. Thanks for stopping by Ann Mary. I appreciate your support! 🙂
We have been saving the planet for decades and it’s only getting worse. Screw the planet! Let’s save ourself, let’s start living a simple life. Let everything be simple. A simple lifestyle.
Without a planet we can’t have a simple life. We need to do both in my honest opinion. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts.