A term often used for people who are deeply concerned with the environment is “green.” Compare a “green” person’s attitude towards consumption with that of a person who is not “green”.
Ever since the issue of climate change emerged out some 20 years ago, the word “green” has been a hot word to use. The word “Green” is a term used in general, friendly to the environment. For products with the word “green”, it signifies that it does not cause harm to the environment or/and manufactured in a way that does not bring harm to the environment. As for people, the word “green” means people who are deeply concerned with the environment and their actions are often beneficial to the environment rather than bringing harm to the environment. The difference between a “green” person and a not “green” person is their attitude towards the environment. At home for example, a “green” person would not use air conditioning everyday and would only use it when necessary and even if he used it, he would set to a temperature of 25 degree Celsius and set timer. A not “green” person on the other hand would use as and when he like, so long as he can afford it. A “green” person would use environmentally friendly products like biodegradable detergents, energy saving light bulb, CFC free deodorant. All of which, environmentally friendly products, are more expensive than regular ones. A not “green” person would use any cheaper alternatives be it “green” or not. Another typical example would be during grocery shopping. A “green” person would bring his shopping bag to contain his stuff and if he needs to use plastic bag he would use it at a minimum but a not “green” person would use plastics bags and will not careless about. In conclusion, I feel that to be a "green" person generally requires you to pay extra for regular products and may sometimes brings you inconvenience but if we do it everyday it will become a habit and as time goes it'll be a norm. therefore I would say that the contrast between a “green” person and a not “green” person would be his attitude towards how much he could help lessen the environmentally damage. A “green” person would pay extra attention to his action but a not “green” person would do whichever way that is beneficial to him be it profitable or convenience.
When I meant be a "green" person, I didn't mean literally !!
2 comments:
First, what a great photo! It immediately captures the viewer's attention!
The paragraph is very well developed, with a good intro and many fine examples of differences between the green and not-so-green person. What I feel is missing is a statement of conclusion.
In any case, thanks for your fine effort!
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