Its late and its already Friday. Lot of things have been happening...
Assignment went off well. But I still need to work on it for final presentation. There goes my weekend.
I did some research on packaging waste for my assignment and the results were predictably astonishing. All of us know how the excessive wastage, plastic pollution and general public's lack of participation in recycling programmes is killing the earth. But still we dont accelerate our efforts to do something about it. We still accept plastic bags every time we go to buy groceries. I have seen people in stores asking for more than 1 plastic bags to carry 2 pints of milk which I think is sinful unless they reuse the bags.
I used to think that things would be different in developed countries than back in India since there is more awareness and education about the issue, but its not true at all. Things might be a little better with all the systems of recycling in place but for some reason the people are still not inspired enough to make use of it which is such a pity.
The evidence of accelerated poisoning of the planet are in front of us. People are complaining of changing climates, hundreds of thousands are dying in cyclones, earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis and we still happily drive 1 blocks to buy a cigarette emitting deadly carbon in the very air that we breath(lets forget the cigarette for a moment). I dont think that our grand children(if they survive despite the mess we are creating) will never forgive us for driving our gas guzzlers to the grocery shop next block when we could have just walked or cycled.
Everybody knows what we need to do. I would still list them for my own reference once again.
- Reduce: Say no to excessively packaged products. Avoid buying over packaged goods. Buy 4 pints of milk rather than 2 pints to reduce containers going out.
- Reuse: Reuse anything that can be reused. Plastic containers can be used in garden or for any other purpose. Be creative(thats what my assignment is about and I may write about it when I finish it).
- Recycling: Follow the local system of recycling.
- Use a jute/cloth bag while shopping for grocery or anything. Refuse plastic bag.
- Walk, Cycle, use public transport as much as possible.
- Switch to environment friendly vehicles.
- Conserve energy. Switch off lights.
- Save water. Think before turning the tap on for bathing, shaving, brushing teeth, doing dishes, washing clothes. Be conscious. Water is limited.
- Educate children. Make them go green and do their bit.
- Plant more trees in your garden.
- Think before printing 4 lines of email on a fresh paper.
I have gone over the internet and visited various websites and I think everyone should try it to start understanding the issue.
Its now or never. I would like future son/daughter of Anoushka and Haardik to remember me for leaving the legacy of green earth so I am gonna do my best about ensuring that.
Hmmmm... what else?
We wasted some time on Wednesday evening watching a Chinese circus. It was, well, just like a circus. Thankfully there were no animals in it. I think it was sponsored by China so there were references to Chinese ancient history, traditions and ofcourse oncoming Olympics. Though I enjoyed the nice Chinese song with singers doing their over the head swinging acrobatics.
I somehow like the consumer psychology class in school. I sit fascinated listening about the theories and trying to makes sense out of it. And it does.
I also finished The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. I enjoyed it tremendously. It is a shame that I have not read such books. Utterly shameful!
The book is so much fun, quirky and has got so many layers. I was laughing out loud reading the hugely funny one-liners. Ah, the idea of mice running the earth- makes you think from a different perspective. I found the whole concept of looking for the answer to life's big questions like who we are? etc... disguised in a colorful, fantastic roller coaster. I am not sure though that I would like to see the movie. I am afraid it would not be that much fun!! And seeing things in front of you kills the joy of discovering things written in between the lines. While reading, you read so much which the author has not written... ummm.. am I making any sense?
I started "Introducing Chaos" which is based on the study of, well, Chaos. Its a part of the Introducing series, so the book 'introduces' the various theories and concepts related to the science of order, deterministic systems, edge of chaos and many more related topics without going into details. I first got interested in Chaos having read about the Butterfly Effect. I found the study fascinating and I am gonna read some more detailed books.
I am looking forwarding to going for Indiana Jones. Friday(today?) for sure! I am more excited having read the positive reviews from the Cannes screening. Anyways I am an Indie fan. Having missed the theatrical release of all earlier Indiana Jones movies, there is no way I wont be in the queue.
Have a long weekend coming with Monday being the Bank Holiday. Need to finish off assignment and save some time for other things.
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