'When we get a compost program at the university, I will encourage students and faculty members to volunteer their time to support and keep the program running.'
As a citizen, sometimes I make choices that are not good for the environment. And at times, the option to do better is not available. Mainly because of the different entities I'm involved with daily, these organizations need environmentally sustainable programs with a well-built implementation. Unfortunately, the lack of support from government usually keeps everybody else in limbo from protecting and appreciating our beautiful earth.
Climate change and the mitigation of greenhouse gases have become the top priority worldwide, from the United Nations to countries to governments and individuals. At the United Nations level, an international policy --the Kyoto Protocol – was born in 1997. This treaty included countries from all over the world coming together and "legally binding" to a contract that asked each party nation to reduce the number of GHGs.
But what other actions have all these organizations pursued, from the United Nations to the individual, so far? Primarily, they have introduced us to terms like carbon markets, carbon credits, carbon offsetting, and carbon tax. In addition, these programs exist in some countries, and these terms are critical to learning. What can students and citizens do to decrease their GHG footprint? Start small and forge ahead.
If you don't have a compost program and live at home, talk to your city councillors and be persistent! If you live in the university residence, speak to the resident in charge and the university president. The compost program will need volunteers every day, and this is how everyone can invest their time: The compost program will need volunteers to educate others on where and how to separate their garbage and food waste, potentially minimizing the waste that goes into the landfill.
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