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By Doug Collins

One Man's Opinion

COLLINS: Ready to save the planet

Jul 16, 2023 | 6:39 AM

MY NEW CITY COMPOST BIN arrived this week, so I’m ready to save the world.

I don’t really know where I will find room in our small kitchen to put the small container that will hopefully be immune to bugs and flies that I envision swarming to the container, nor have I got it clear in my head how I will have enough compost to put at the curb every week, while the regular garbage and recycling only goes out every two weeks. Starting next month, I guess we’ll see.

I make some of these comments tongue-in-cheek, but the reality is that each of us has a role to play in curbing climate change. Every little bit helps.

When you see what’s happening in the world, and you look at how much we’re throwing into landfills, into the ocean, polluting the atmosphere, melting the polar ice at alarming rates, it seems like we’re trying to put out a raging wildfire with a single garden hose. It’s daunting, particularly when you look at the small percentage of people truly trying to make a difference.

But as my kids say, you’ve got to start somewhere. I’m proud of the way my kids have embraced this, even though I get a little tired sometimes with all the little containers around the house waiting to be taken to recycling.

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If more people, including myself, took this more seriously, perhaps we would have a chance to move forward. Sadly, there are too many morons who would rather complain to the government to bail them out than to raise a finger themselves.

When we get to the point of no return, which may not be that far away, they will, of course, blame everyone but themselves.

I’m Doug Collins and that’s One Man’s Opinion.

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Editor’s Note: This opinion piece reflects the views of its author, and does not necessarily represent the views of CFJC Today or Pattison Media.