Pro and Con

We have all heard that protecting our environment is a goal that is being expressed more and more frequently. From hanging posters around campus, to obvious displays on trashcans to decipher where to properly throw away waste, we are led to believe that we are helping the environment so much. Yes, every little effort counts but we all still remain unaware to the impact of all of our actions. We simply just do what is easiest and most convenient. I know that I am a corporate of this as well, but how many times have you had trash and are too lazy to put the each piece of waste in the proper disposal compartment? When you are going somewhere within close proximity and simply take too long of a shower or spend too much time getting ready and instead of walking you get in your car? We are all corporates of this.

The laziness of our society is having a direct affect on our environment and the conditions in which we live in. When someone does not put waste in the appropriate recyclable disposal bins, then the entire bin is taken to trash. This contributes directly to landfill. We all know the symbol that appears on material that is recyclable, so the question is: how long does it take to locate this? It may only take a few seconds out of your day to look for the symbol on the bottom on a bottle or container, but it benefits our environment tremendously. Cars- People tend to take advantage of the convenience they offer getting from one destination to the next. It is also easy to just get in a car and drive to "get away" or run errands just for fun. Amongst college students, all of the necessities can be bought on campus or somewhere extremely close by therefore driving can be avoided. Buy things at places that are close by and in walking distance. The excess fuel that is saved will be a step to saving and helping the environment. Buying needs that are close by can also benefit the local economy as well. Buying locally can help decrease fuel usage because food transportation will not be as strenuous on the environment trying to ship foods from one side of the country to the other.

Being lazy is an easy lifestyle to embrace. The affects of being lazy affect us, those around us, and our surroundings. Although it is easy to embrace, it is easy to avoid as well. Be aware of your actions! Take ownership of what you do! Such small actions add up and end up taking a toll on ourselves and the environment. What are the pros of being lazy? A better question to ask is: what are the cons of being lazy? The list goes on and on...