Enrvironmental changes in local communities can impact the world.
Many people seem to view environmental issues as problems that happen elsewhere. They do not recognize, perhaps even deny, that it is happening in their own backyard.
The Not-In-My-Backyard or NIMYB phenomenon is taking place not only in Canadians' minds, but the whole of North America.
People tend to rate their own communities as having better environmental quality. At the same time, agree that the biggest problem in the world today is the environment.
Seeing environmental problems as a whole means that each and every community should work hard to create a better environmental future.
This means changes should be made locally as well as globally.
Many believe they can make a difference, but lack the motivation to act. To reduce environmental impact typically means a change in people's lifestyle. This is the biggest obstacle for people when it comes to caring for their environment.
Simple changes that can help the environment include:
- greenhouse gas emissions by driving less
- getting rid of rising algae blooms across North America, that can cause illness in people and pets
- recycling paper products
- recycling print cartridges from homes or the office
- turning off faucets while toothbrushing
The most important step is getting rid of the Not-In-My-Backyard mentality. Doing so can help people recognize the issues within their own communities.
In the end, changes made in local communities can make a huge impact on the environment in a global scale.
