Dear All,
Checking out at the store, the young cashier suggested to the older woman that she should bring her own shopping bags because plastic bags weren't good for the environment.
The woman apologized and explained, "We didn't have this green thing back in my earlier days."
The cashier responded, "That's our problem today. Your generation did not care enough to save our environment for future generations."
She was right -- our generation didn't have the green thing in its day.
Back then, we returned milk bottles, pop bottles and beer bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the plant to be washed and sterilized and refilled, so they could use the same bottles over and over. Yes, they really were recycling.
We refilled writing pens with ink instead of buying a new pen; and we replaced the razor blades in a razor instead of throwing away the whole razor just because the blade got dull.
But, we didn't have the green thing back in our day.
We walked up the stairs, because we didn't have an escalator in every shop and office building. We walked to the grocery store and didn't climb into a 300-horsepower machine every time we had to go two blocks.
But, she was right. We didn't have the green thing in our day.
Back then, we washed the baby's nappies because we didn't have the throw-away kind. We dried clothes on a line, not in an 'energy gobbling machine burning up 220 volts;' wind and solar power really did dry our clothes back in our early days. Kids got hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always brand-new clothing.
But, that young lady is right. We didn't have the green thing back in our day.
Back then, we had one TV, or radio, in the house -- not a TV in every room. And, the TV had a small screen the size of a handkerchief (remember them?), not a screen the size of the county of Yorkshire .
In the kitchen, we blended and stirred by hand because we didn't have electric machines to do everything for us.
When we packaged a fragile item to send in the post, we used wadded up old newspapers to cushion it, not Styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap.
Back then, we didn't fire up an engine and burn petrol just to cut the lawn. We used a push mower that ran on human power.
We exercised by working so we didn't need to go to a health club to run on treadmills that operate on electricity.
But, she's right. We didn't have the green thing back then.
We drank water from a fountain or a tap when we were thirsty instead of demanding a plastic bottle flown in from another country.
We accepted that a lot of food was seasonal and didnt expect that to be bucked by flying it thousands of air miles around the world.
We actually cooked food that didnt come out of a packet, tin or plastic wrap and we could even wash our own vegetables and chop our own salad.
But, we didn't have the green thing back then.
Back then, people took the tram or a bus, and kids rode their bikes to school or walked instead of turning their mothers into a 24-hour taxi service.
We had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances.
And we didn't need a computerized gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites 2,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest pizza joint.
But, isn't it sad the current generation laments how wasteful we old folks were just because we didn't have the green thing back then?
Thanks & Regards,
Sudhir
From India, Vadodara
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1322Checking out at the store, the young cashier suggested to the older woman that she should bring her own shopping bags because plastic bags weren't good for the environment.
The woman apologized and explained, "We didn't have this green thing back in my earlier days."
The cashier responded, "That's our problem today. Your generation did not care enough to save our environment for future generations."
She was right -- our generation didn't have the green thing in its day.
Back then, we returned milk bottles, pop bottles and beer bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the plant to be washed and sterilized and refilled, so they could use the same bottles over and over. Yes, they really were recycling.
We refilled writing pens with ink instead of buying a new pen; and we replaced the razor blades in a razor instead of throwing away the whole razor just because the blade got dull.
But, we didn't have the green thing back in our day.
We walked up the stairs, because we didn't have an escalator in every shop and office building. We walked to the grocery store and didn't climb into a 300-horsepower machine every time we had to go two blocks.
But, she was right. We didn't have the green thing in our day.
Back then, we washed the baby's nappies because we didn't have the throw-away kind. We dried clothes on a line, not in an 'energy gobbling machine burning up 220 volts;' wind and solar power really did dry our clothes back in our early days. Kids got hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always brand-new clothing.
But, that young lady is right. We didn't have the green thing back in our day.
Back then, we had one TV, or radio, in the house -- not a TV in every room. And, the TV had a small screen the size of a handkerchief (remember them?), not a screen the size of the county of Yorkshire .
In the kitchen, we blended and stirred by hand because we didn't have electric machines to do everything for us.
When we packaged a fragile item to send in the post, we used wadded up old newspapers to cushion it, not Styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap.
Back then, we didn't fire up an engine and burn petrol just to cut the lawn. We used a push mower that ran on human power.
We exercised by working so we didn't need to go to a health club to run on treadmills that operate on electricity.
But, she's right. We didn't have the green thing back then.
We drank water from a fountain or a tap when we were thirsty instead of demanding a plastic bottle flown in from another country.
We accepted that a lot of food was seasonal and didnt expect that to be bucked by flying it thousands of air miles around the world.
We actually cooked food that didnt come out of a packet, tin or plastic wrap and we could even wash our own vegetables and chop our own salad.
But, we didn't have the green thing back then.
Back then, people took the tram or a bus, and kids rode their bikes to school or walked instead of turning their mothers into a 24-hour taxi service.
We had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances.
And we didn't need a computerized gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites 2,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest pizza joint.
But, isn't it sad the current generation laments how wasteful we old folks were just because we didn't have the green thing back then?
Thanks & Regards,
Sudhir
From India, Vadodara
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Dear Sudhir,
Really a good article on the above-mentioned subject. We generate our own environment. We get exactly what we deserve. How can we resent a life we've created ourselves? Who's to blame, who's to credit but us? Who can change it, anytime we wish, but us?
Keep on sharing.
From United States, Fpo
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Really a good article on the above-mentioned subject. We generate our own environment. We get exactly what we deserve. How can we resent a life we've created ourselves? Who's to blame, who's to credit but us? Who can change it, anytime we wish, but us?
Keep on sharing.
From United States, Fpo
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Hi , Its really a good article...,we have poised our own environment. These days people only talk i like the slogan of PANASONIC "think - less". Regards Janaki H C
From India, Delhi
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From India, Delhi
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Dear Mr. Sudhir,
Really a nice article. What we are doing today shall definitely impact our coming generations. Let us try our best to create and maintain a pollution-free environment. Keep on sharing.
Thanks
From India, New Delhi
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Really a nice article. What we are doing today shall definitely impact our coming generations. Let us try our best to create and maintain a pollution-free environment. Keep on sharing.
Thanks
From India, New Delhi
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Dear Mr Sudhir An excellant way to show mirror to ourselves. What we sow the same will be yielded by us or our incoming generation. Let wakeup right now before it become too late.
From India, Delhi
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From India, Delhi
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This is a really good article on the environment. We, as people, need to think about this. Everyone notices the issue, but no one acts to prevent pollution. Laws are only established for show to the public, but their implementation is only on paper. There is a need to prepare good laws and ensure their implementation because only knowledge cannot change the tendency of the people.
Thanks,
Atul
From India, Pune
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Thanks,
Atul
From India, Pune
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
I agree with the sentiment you expressed because we didn't have the environmental awareness back then, and now it seems like there is a lack of concern for the environment. Pollution, global warming, the rise of new diseases, excessive garbage, and the decline in animal and bird populations are just a few of the issues we face. Additionally, corruption, the absence of good governance, and increasing crime rates have significantly impacted our way of life. At times, it feels disheartening to witness the state of our society and environment.
Despite the challenges we face, all is not lost; we have the power to make a change. Simple actions such as tree planting and responsible waste disposal can contribute to a better environment. However, the sheer size of the population makes it challenging to enact widespread change. Nevertheless, we can each take individual responsibility and make a difference. I am committed to doing my part; will you join me in these efforts?
From India, Solapur
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I agree with the sentiment you expressed because we didn't have the environmental awareness back then, and now it seems like there is a lack of concern for the environment. Pollution, global warming, the rise of new diseases, excessive garbage, and the decline in animal and bird populations are just a few of the issues we face. Additionally, corruption, the absence of good governance, and increasing crime rates have significantly impacted our way of life. At times, it feels disheartening to witness the state of our society and environment.
Despite the challenges we face, all is not lost; we have the power to make a change. Simple actions such as tree planting and responsible waste disposal can contribute to a better environment. However, the sheer size of the population makes it challenging to enact widespread change. Nevertheless, we can each take individual responsibility and make a difference. I am committed to doing my part; will you join me in these efforts?
From India, Solapur
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Dear Sudhir, It is a nice article which i haven’t read yet because all the mistakes caused by us we have to take responsible for this fault during this period of the time Regards, Ojos
From India, Chennai
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From India, Chennai
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Good post!
Really, a good article on today's situation!
We type our signature line in email to print the document only if necessary and also keep posters on the desk to use fewer papers. However, we still see a lot of paper being wasted daily.
From India, Mumbai
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Really, a good article on today's situation!
We type our signature line in email to print the document only if necessary and also keep posters on the desk to use fewer papers. However, we still see a lot of paper being wasted daily.
From India, Mumbai
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Hello Mr Sudhir
A very good article illustrating the changing patterns that have emerged.
With respect to Environment, changes have gone adverse.
Can I try to add a few more to your elaborate list.
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In fact we used to go for shopping in those days with our own cloth bags.
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WE HAD A CLEAN SLATE.
Yes we used slates and cleaned them. No paper use till 3 or 5 standard.
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Walking was the most preferred mode to move around with Bus and Cycle
Classified in occasional luxury category.
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Food Parcel from Hotel was in Tiffin careers or deftly packed in Plantain or Dry leaves.
No card board/ plastic/ thermocole containers.
5.0
Glass and metal tumblers were cleaned and reused no paper cups / plastic cups.
It can be a still bigger list but for paucity of time.
Back then the Green Thing might not have been there but then Earth was Greener.
V.Raghunathan . .Navi Mumbai
From India
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A very good article illustrating the changing patterns that have emerged.
With respect to Environment, changes have gone adverse.
Can I try to add a few more to your elaborate list.
1.0
In fact we used to go for shopping in those days with our own cloth bags.
2.0
WE HAD A CLEAN SLATE.
Yes we used slates and cleaned them. No paper use till 3 or 5 standard.
3.0
Walking was the most preferred mode to move around with Bus and Cycle
Classified in occasional luxury category.
4.0
Food Parcel from Hotel was in Tiffin careers or deftly packed in Plantain or Dry leaves.
No card board/ plastic/ thermocole containers.
5.0
Glass and metal tumblers were cleaned and reused no paper cups / plastic cups.
It can be a still bigger list but for paucity of time.
Back then the Green Thing might not have been there but then Earth was Greener.
V.Raghunathan . .Navi Mumbai
From India
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