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by Arushi Madan | 22-07-2016 04:36
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Recently I went to watch a movie at Star Cineplex at Al Wahda Road, Sharjah. After the movie, I was saddened to see glass bottles, plastic bottles, chips wrappers and all sorts of litter thrown all around the road. It was such an unpleasant sight and I wondered how can people lack basic civic sense. When will people realise that cleanliness is next to godliness and it's their responsibility to not only keep their homes clean but also the roads where they walk. While I was just staring at the litter, I saw a middle aged man drinking water from bottle and after finishing it, he simply flunged the empty plastic bottle on to the road. Soon after, he threw his empty chips wrapper on the pavement. I was very upset on seeing this and immediately went and picked up what he threw. He looked at me and asked "Why are you picking it, do you need these, they are empty". I said, "No Uncle, I don't like them thrown around like these, it presents such an ugly look and we should keep the place clean. Also Uncle plastic bottles are recycleable , should not be discarded, they should be collected and given for recycling to help protect environment". He listened to me patiently and probably realized it. He told me "I will pick the waste thrown by me, I am sorry, I shouldn't have been so careless." I don't know if he learnt a lesson for a lifetime and will be careful in disposing his waste throughout his life but one thing I am sure that next time he will think twice before throwing litter in open. I just hope that he becomes mindful towards environment. It' really sad that inspite of so many awareness campaigns by municipalities, Bee'ah(Sharjah's environment and waste management company), and even reports by media , people don't learn to respect and protect environment by keeping all the places clean. I decided to urge people to be responsible citizens and dispose their waste mindfully-by writing through the 'Community Report' section of our national newspaper 'Gulf News'. The same was published today. Below is the link : http://gulfnews.com/your-say/your-reports/keeping-the-environment-clean-1.1865947 I sincerely hope that it helps to inspire people to keep places clean and not throw away litter so carelessly. People can carry empty bags with them to collect their litter and when their return to their homes, they can sort out the recycleables. As I always say - Our every action impacts environment. Please ask yourself 3 questions before doing anything in daily lives –Is it necessary? , What will be it's impact on environment? And Is there a better/eco-friendlier option? All of us are stakeholders in environment. If it's deteriorating , we all are and will suffer as it will aggravate menace like global warming, outburst of diseases etc. If the environment is clean and safe, we will be happy breathing a clean air, walking through clean roads and living a longer and healthier life. |
       
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16 Comments
Greetings arushi
I hope you are doing well
Thank you so much for this report
Keep writing
Green cheers
Regards
Asmita Gaire
Posted 01-06-2020 11:19
Good job, Arushi! and also, your story is somewhat amusing haha and I guess that 'uncle' will never throw away trash, thinking what you said to him. It's good that you weren't rude or provocative but tried to change his attitude. Thanks for writing! enjoyed reading your story :D
Posted 25-07-2016 11:55
Arushi, sad to hear a lot of people throw trash away without any thought of what they are doing wrong. It was very courageous of you to tell the man why it is wrong to throw away plastic bottles and wrappers away. Most of the people would not be strong enough to stop and notify him. Thanks for sharing your great experience and have a great day!
Posted 24-07-2016 01:29
@ Joshua: Thanks so much for appreciating.
Posted 23-07-2016 06:32
@Kristi ' Thanks for your appreciative words. We inspire each other.
Posted 23-07-2016 06:32
@Rama: You did the right thing, made him realise his mistake. I wonder when will people start respecting environment.
Posted 23-07-2016 06:31
@Dharmendra: Thanks for your kind and encouraging words.
Posted 23-07-2016 06:30
@Adam: Yeah, we should not turn a blind eye when things like this happening. Thanks for reading and appreciating.
Posted 23-07-2016 06:30
@Anishka :Yeah, He realised and recteified it mistake. I hope he becomes sensible in waste disposal now-onwards. Thanks for reading.
Posted 23-07-2016 06:29
Sadly, I see the same thing going on in Dhaka city, and no matter how much I expect my friends and family to not do the same, people think it's okay to litter. They think someone will clean their mess for them but it's not the right practise. Thanks for raising awareness! And also loved your idea about the waste bag :)
Posted 23-07-2016 05:44
Wow!!! You're a top woman, Arushi. I really admire your efforts
Posted 23-07-2016 00:27
Hats off to you Arushi! You really inspired me a lot!!!
Thanks for sharing this information!!!!!!
Posted 22-07-2016 23:54
Great job... You know what the biggest problem here in Kathmandu is ... throwing the scratched recharge card... anywhere..Last time I saw one man doing same thing and went away and after few minute return and picked it up... not like that it is because his recharge was unsuccessful but this time i kept on looking him ... I think he got it and put it in his pockets..
Posted 22-07-2016 16:20
You did a great job, Arushi. Proud of you. Thanks for sharing and inspiring :)
Posted 22-07-2016 13:31
Simple actions like writing reports and picking up trash definitely can make a big difference. Your work written is very comprehensive and I would like to share it with other environmental advocates. Awareness is key and you have achieved just that. Great job and thanks for sharing!
Posted 22-07-2016 10:43
It's truly disheartening to see this kind of attitude by people, at the same time I'm glad to know the person rectified his mistake. Thanks for sharing!
Posted 22-07-2016 06:09