In this day and age the environment’s natural resources are being depleted by overconsumption. There are too many people and not enough resources. The high price of gas and oil is a front page headline on every newspaper across the world. Societies are looking for new methods and alternatives to generate power; the use of solar and wind energy has increased over the years as communities not only seek to reduce their carbon footprints, but become less dependant on foreign imports.

The means to a greener and more sustainable life begins with the choices made by the consumer. It is believed that around 1.9 billion plastic bottles are thrown away each day. On top of that, about 1500 aluminum cans are tossed in the garbage as well. In order to protect the environment people need to recycle. The amount of plastic and aluminum that is discarded could build a large city. Throwing away plastic bottles is not a healthy or sustainable choice. It is said that the United States generates 30 of the world’s garbage. In order to make it a cleaner world it is time to recycle, buy a water filter, or build a windmill. The choice is yours.