Green Talk (Extra Credit Blog)

     A few days ago I had an eye opening realization of how many resources I use, on my own without the help of others. 3.6 Earth's to sustain the way I live. Just for me? It's hard to imagine one person could make such a large scaled impact on our planet. In my blog, previous to the last entry, I discussed my ecological footprint and three ways I could reduce it. I chose to recycle, I chose to walk to class rather than drive, and I chose to unplug all electrical items I was not currently using. For the most part, I was successful in my options. I remembered to walk to class. (Not only because I was running low on gasoline, but because i wanted to be ecologically friendly.) I remembered to recycle all the plastic water bottles that I used, even if it meant walking that extra few steps to the recycling bin; rather than tossing it in the trash can. The only task I managed to forget every now and then, was unplugging all of my chargers, my television, and my clock from the outlets. To be honest, I don't know exactly how much I have reduced my footprint, but considering I have been more eco-friendly than I used to be, I know I have done some good. Because we only have one Earth, I want to do my part it keeping it healthy. In Fall, I would like to continue my practices of recycling, and other environmentally safe tasks. Hopefully by then I can remember to unplug everything on a regular basis. Maybe I will be able to find an environmental club to join that also participates in creating a greener planet. At my orientation I signed up for the big beach clean, which is another way I will help our planet. I'm sure there are several other things i can do as well. I hope that in participating in these activities, I will help create a healthier planet, because we only have one Earth.