I love the mountains, as a matter of fact, I love riding and exploring in there. The reason I am so attracted to it because it gives me peace of mind, reflections to myself and closeness to nature. I am open to myself whenever the calmness of the environment encourages me to look back and try to see inner changes that have developed or improved within me. If a man-made song can bring influence, I believe when nature sings calmness and pureness, it also influences the heart and the soul of any human being.
I can’t imagine myself contributing to the factors that enables destruction towards our environment. We have heard so much people saying this and that, I participated in fun runs for the environment but I know for sure that some of the people who participated didn’t fully participate in such a way that the environment would be given a big deal.
It is sad to hear such words and thought, but this is everyone’s responsibility. I urge you to start from yourself because nothing will change not unless if you don’t look at your own self first. You may be rich or poor, we depend on money so I will include stuff that would bring wealth to your pocket, heart and soul at the same time making the world a better and healthier place.
From: Marcroger
Stuff you can sell in junk shops.
Plastic – PhP14/kilo ($0.35) Only plastic that’s unbreakable is accepted by junk shops. Plastic chairs, mineral water bottles, plastic gallons, yakult bottles etc.
Metal – PhP11/kilo ($0.270) Anything that sticks to magnets belong to this category.
Glass Bottles – PhP0.50/pc ($0.125) Tanduay Jr., Sr., Lapad, Ketsup bottles etc.
Alloy – PhP65/kilo ($1.625) Alloy tubes usually used for antennas and sorts. Doesn’t stick to magnets.
Brass – PhP100/kilo ($2.5) Example of brass is Faucets, water pipe nuts. Most of it are brass.
Bronze – PhP200/kilo ($5) I think you already know what bronze are. Mostly wires.
To add, you can also sell used newspapers, I don’t know how much they cost today but I’ve earned around 200 pesos before.
You could also join the garbage driver team. Just kidding…
To save more, you can do these things…
- Use LED’s for lighting because they lasts longer compared to conventional bulbs.
- If you are buying a new car, check the emission rating if it’s low. Make sure you get to service it every 5,000 kilometers.
- Turn off your computer hardware, printer, speakers and scanner when not in use.
- Turn off television sets and other electronic devices at home when not in use.
- Use rechargeable batteries and take care of them always.
- Do manual stuff as much as you can, avoid using machines or devices all the time.
- Plant tress and make your own garden in your yard.
- Avoid products that are not usable.
- Repair things that are still repairable.
- Use your USB for charging cellphones, iPods, etc.
As for off-roaders.
- Respect the trail.
- Respect the animals, do not harm them or scare them.
- Tread lightly, don’t drive fast on trails.
- Throw your garbage properly.
As for Mountain Bikers and Climbers
- Respect the wild.
- Do not pick endangered plants.
- Do not vandalize trees and rocks.
- Throw your garbage properly.
We are not done yet, this blog serves as a guide to start changing but please use “common sense” whenever there is a dilemma. Ask, what would environmentalist do?
