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I need to do more research about what happens to our trash when we throw it away. I'm already trying to cut back how much I use resource wise. 
And I've been using my car to help my family recycle more, (Loading it up with boxes to take to a nearby school).
But what bothered me is when we went to a nearby dump to drop some stuff off that was left over from the property we got. 

# I'm sure every dump is different #
But it was just sitting there.
All the trash just took up a wide span of space. Just sitting, 
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The wind was blowing it everywhere too. It just made me sick to my stomach that here we are disrespecting our home planet so much!
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You'd think with technology our dumps would be more efficient and we'd be able to recycle more stuff! I keep hearing about new companies that are trying new ways of recycling. Which makes me excited. 

# Do We Need To Consume So Much? #
Like the roller skate in the top picture, I mean. It looks like it's in good shape. It still ended up at the dump. Why couldn't they donate it? Even if it's match was missing, We could find a skate similar to it, And partner them up.
Do we need to replace our clothes every year? I've got clothes I've been wearing for 3-5 years still in great shape! 
It annoys me the obsession Americans have with consuming. Most of the things we consume don't make us happy! So whats the point? 
Back in the day, People had more durable items, They would take care of what they had, And would use it for a long time. 
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# Be Mindful #
The problem with many people wanting to do "better" for the environment, Is they do too much too quickly. So They don't get in the habit of doing things. Instead, they later give up and go back to their destructive ways.
If you don't' recycle, Start small.
If you love a particular brand of lotion or something, Buy a gallon bottle instead of a small bottle. Think of the packaging, Try to buy more without packaging. Use fewer bags at the grocery store. Little things add up. Eventually, you can move onto bigger things that even make a bigger impact. The thing I love the most about trying to be nice to the environment, Is many of the tactics you can use will save you a lot of money! 

# Do you need a bag? #
I've realized how pointless grocery bags are since I got my car. I take the cart outside, Throw the bags into my trunk bag, Then haul it all inside in one go. 
Did you know that you can keep a grocery basket in your trunk for your groceries? No more hauling in tons of bags, Hurting your arms! 
Sometimes I get weird looks because when I go to the self-checkout in stores, I scan the item and just put it back into my cart without a bag. Then I throw all my items in the laundry basket in my trunk for easy carrying, Or you can use those reusable cloth bags, And they are a lot more durable!

# We Have Only 1 Planet #
I don't understand those people out there who don't care about the environment. Eventually, we'll be filled with trash if we keep doing this! Sure I contributed a little bit to that dump. And I felt bad putting the things there, But I still do my best. If everyone made some effort, we'd be much better off right now. 

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