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GREEN....IS
IT AN ADJECTIVE OR A VERB?
John B.
Lawrence-President Miracle Water Solutions
"FROM THE
HIP PERSPECTIVE"
Please note: This is
only the opinion of one water guy and does not reflect opinions of
others... But MIGHT!
"Synergy",
"Value Add" "At the end of the day", buzz words and expressions
used ad nauseum.
And now "GREEN" is used in every other word in a sentence. We
are concerned about our environment, about the ecosystem, our
water, our air, our land and seas yet those of us who seek to
cure are most probably past offenders. If you have ever used
spray deodorant, or perfume or spray air freshener, then you are
an offender. Left the water running while shaving or brushing
your teeth, then you are an offender. My point is, all of the
trouble we face now with our resources depleting is OUR OWN
FAULT. So anyone who is wearing a Superhero costume in the name
of "GREEN" is not a SUPERHERO at all. We are ALL guilty, so
let's stop patting ourselves on the back and saying "Good job"
in fixing something that we caused!!
Our sudden realization that if we ignore the environment, it
will go away, is a battle for the future generations, not us.
But keep in mind that Earth, as part of the natural order of
things, will eliminate the problem and continue to evolve and
survive. That problem is US. This may seem a bit negative, and
it is, but we live in a time when the Emperor's New Clothes is
the norm. What me? I would never do anything to deplete our
resources!!
Some claim they are "GREEN" to get the "G$EEN". Adjusting to a
market to turn profitability is certainly acceptable, as long as
one does not lose sight of the responsibilities of making that
statement...and holding to it. We approach a time when being
"GREEN" will no longer be an option, but a requirement, so if
you have NOT jumped on the REAL GREEN wagon, it is definitely
time you do, but be able to walk the walk (as opposed to taking
a car:))
There are subtle, less well known depletions going on that are
not as obvious as the land, water and air quality that also need
to be addressed. For instance, SHARKS, scary as they are, are
vital to the ecosystem, the natural chain if you will. Yet
MILLIONS of sharks are killed each year for one
component....their fin...to make shark fin soup. The fin adds no
flavor but merely a texture to the expensive dishes ($90.00 a
bowl in some areas of China and elsewhere). It is estimated that
1/3 of all species of sharks have fallen to the tragedy of
extinction. Extinction by what was once a victim and is now the
predator... Man.
Life on earth depends on life in the sea which sits below sharks
in the food chain. Phytoplanktons (tiny plants) are the greatest
consumer of carbon dioxide (global warming gas) on earth,
turning it into oxygen, providing us with 70% of the oxygen we
breathe. Removing sharks is cutting off the head of the most
important ecosystem for our own survival on earth. The biggest
issue in any global warming debate is life in the oceans that
allows life on land to exist, yet it's never spoken of... all we
hear about is industry and carbon footprints.
"Green...don't just say it, do it!!"
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