02/15/2026
We all have taken the earth for granted. The earth is a big mess. Too much garbage is bring created and I think we waiting for govt and companies to do Something. Did you know that we as individuals can make a difference? Each one of us can make an impact on reducing waste. One tiny step at a time .
How can we do this ? By first becoming aware of our own personal surroundings. Becoming aware of how we using things and how much waste we as individuals are collecting in our own home . Also how much waste we contribute to our eating outside . Restaurants are not consciously working towards eliminating waste either. They too quick to bring to you food or drinks in throw away containers even if you eating in .
I went to IHOP in Orlando . I asked for tea, milk for tea lemon and hot water. I usually start with hot water and lemon as it’s good for body instead of a sweet artificial drink.
The waitress gave me these 4 in throw away containers. I was dismayed as now it would be 4 items going to garbage without a single thought as to what will happen to it and where it will end up. How long would it take for it to disintegrate. And the napkin was a throw away napkin. A real restaurant that caters to sit in customers should get real dinnerware. It’s more elegant and one enjoys being in a restaurant.
As I was aware of being concious about waste, I mentioned this to the waitress. As to why would a restaurant give food on throw away containers to sit down customers? It’s a total waste . Helped her be aware and I spoke up ( awareness is first step to change).
So when I went back next time to IHOP, I told the waitress that I did not want any straws when ordering , and my order to be in real washable dinnerware .
Being aware of the plight of the earth, I was able to prevent another 4 to 5 items being thrown out into garage after one use.
If I did that 4 times it will be 4x4 , at least 16 items prevented from being wasted unnecessarily. They means 16 items averted from going to waste .
Did you know it takes 200 years for just one straw to disintegrate into the earth and even Then a few pieces still linger on?
And did you know that as straw is light it ends up into the lakes and rivers and oceans ? It contaminates the waters and endangers sea life.
Each time you go out ask not to bring straws . Ask first real cutlery and dinnerware .
Make a concious change as of today to avoid throw away plastic and straws. Mention to the waitress that you want real dinnerware and avoid using straws at home as well..only sick people need straws . One person can make a difference.
Speak up and prevent waste.
Prevention is better than a cure.
Recycling is not a solution but prevention is a solution. Educate everyone you know.
Also talk to restaurant managers that you want cage free eggs . Even if they don’t have it that day, it will bring attention to what customers prefer. We need to keep speaking up. Caged hens lay stressed eggs leading to stressed and not healthy eggs. This leads to unhealthy human . Remember you are what you eat.
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Happy prevention day