Alex+Oral

__ A Green Future. __
Flying cars, talking fish, dinosaurs coming back to life. Is this what the future will be like? Who knows, it might and it might not be.

As a child, I bet most of you had huge dreams or unrealistic expectations for the future, like owning a dinosaur as a pet. But now that you have grown older you have realised that owning a dinosaur is unlikely. So if dinosaurs aren’t going to come back to life, what will happen in the future? Some people believe there is going to be a horrendous natural disaster, we will end up with way more landfills than we expected, people assuming it’s alright to litter and no one doing anything about it. We can change that scene though into clean countries, oceans and beaches, being able to walk down the street with out seeing piles of garbage everywhere and people that care about the environment. Why do people drop their rubbish on the ground and then walk off? They are basically being selfish. Instead of dropping your rubbish, just walk to the nearest bin. It’s not rocket science! We can look after our planet by recycling, reducing and reusing. Like, for example, when you go to the supermarket, instead of using plastic bags for 5 items you bought, why not just carry them? Or if you have quite a few items, why don’t you buy a green bag, they are only about a dollar and their reusable. The problem with plastic bags is that they are really light, so the wind can pick them up easily and they can end up in oceans or on the beach which isn't good for the environment. Some people don’t care where their food or products come from. Nowadays we can buy basically anything organically from toothpaste and shampoo to kitchen and bathroom cleaners. You can even buy organic clothing! Buying organic fruit is better for you than fruit you buy from the supermarket because it hasn’t been sprayed with chemicals. Our so called fresh fruit and vegetables have been sprayed with toxic pesticides and chemicals and our water contains contaminants. While we may be saving some money by buying fruit from the supermarket for a cheaper price than organic fruit and veggies we are not saving on any health benefits. We are getting sicker and sicker. Everyone can also look after the planet by reducing things. Instead of driving to town, why not walk if it isn't too far away? That way you are getting some exercise and fresh air while you aren't polluting the air by driving. Also if less people drive to town when it may only take around 10 minutes to walk, we will reduce the amount of cars on the road which may reduce the amount of car crashes. You can also help out by recycling things. Say for example if you recycle a tin can it will go into a steel mill and get melted down into new cans. Recycling isn't just limited to steel, paper, and glass and plastic. We can also recycle our food scraps into our gardens to create compost. So seriously think about these reasons why you should look after the planet. If every person took responsibility for their own rubbish we will create a country that isn’t full of landfills, but a sustainable planet for generations to come. If everyone wants a great future which I am sure you do, we all have to pitch in to achieve what may seem impossible. I know I want a great future but I can’t do it alone. I hope that for all the reasons I have stated, you will think before you drop that lolly wrapper on to the ground. So let’s look forward to a clean, green and exciting future!

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