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Did You Recycle Today?
By Sayli
Age: 10
From: Cortlandt Manor, NY
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EVERYONE knows that it might be tempting to throw an empty can in the garbage, but recycling is always the thing to do, especially if you wouldn't want to pay a fine. There should be a fine for people who do not recycle because little by little communities would turn into better, greener places. Plant and animal species would be saved, the town or state government would receive more money to spend on things that are important to people in the area, and a LOT more individuals would switch to doing the greener thing, recycling.
First of all, who wouldn't want to save cute little animals and plants? If a fine was imposed for people who don't recycle, trees would be saved! We need trees for oxygen to survive. Plenty of animals make their homes in trees. Right now those homes are disappearing, but recycling changes that! In the future, if we recycle, children could wake up to breathtaking animals and plants, not garbage. Don't you want that?
Next, everyone knows that the government gets a generous amount of money from taxes, but if there were charges for not recycling, the government could use the money for something worthwhile. One example would be a better community center or parks where kids and parents could talk and play with one another. After school, kids could make crafts, play sports, and just be themselves. With the money that the government earns from fines they could build police and fire stations, so if anything bad ever happens, you would receive help faster. Schools could also be built so, class sizes would be smaller and it would be easier for students to learn. The town could also pay for clean-out, so the community could have less garbage lying around. You see, when the government saves money, good things happen.
Lastly, how many people do you know have enough money just lying around to pay for fines given to them for not recycling? There should be a fine for not recycling because a lot more communities would switch. Some people don't have an abundant amount of money to pay all those fines and bills, so they would just go in debt, just because they didn't recycle! What kind of person wants to be in debt? Even if families did have plenty of money, who would want to waste it on something as simple as throwing a can or some paper in the recycling bin? These ‘non-recyclers' would have to pay this fine, but people who DO recycle can save valuable money. Who would you rather be?
In closing, there should be a fine for people who don't recycle. Animals and plants would be saved, the government would get money, and a LOT more individuals and communities would choose to recycle. The difference the fine makes would be tremendous. So now I'm going to leave you with one question…:
Have YOU recycled today? And while you're at it, turn off the light and any electronics when you leave a room.
Tips:
1. Recycle glass, paper, and plastic
2. Turn off the light and electronics when you leave the room 3. Turn off the water when you brush your teeth. If you see a drip, stop it!
WE CAN SAVE THE EARTH IF WE WORK TOGETHER!!! :-) |
