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Living Green is more than a passing fad where reusable grocery bags and reusable coffee mugs are the hottest accessories. It is a lifestyle that everyone should adopt and live to the best of their ability. Environment conscious people have been finding ways to conserve energy and find alternative energy methods for years. They started this research and lifestyle because they knew our way of life could not be sustained. Everyone needs to do their part to make life sustainable, we need to live green.

When people are asked how they live green a common response is, "I recycle!" in reality, however, this practice is not enough. Recycling is an excellent alternative to just tossing it into a garbage can where it will spend the next thousands of years hanging out in a plastic bag in a landfill, unable to decompose and taking up precious land. To avoid this filthy future ask yourself, "Do I really need a plastic bag for my milk?" or "Does my Subway sandwich really need a plastic bag?" It is ok to start small when you begin living green.

Harming the environment is an everyday habit for many Americans and many people all over the world. Simply being educated about how we impact the environment is necessary so that we can correct our unsustainable lifestyles. Consider the number of times American families shop at a large chain grocery store around the country. The foods are always double or triple packaged, normally in non-recyclable plastics or Styrofoam. How does the food arrive on the shelves? Gas guzzling trucks. Where do the fruits and vegetables come from? They are transported from countries thousands of miles away which requires the burning of more fossil fuels. How are those same tremendous tomatoes and luscious lettuces grown? Farmers use pesticides and genetic engineering to buff up their yields. The little things really add up. Consider buying local so the transportation emissions are fewer. Pesticide pollution can also be avoided when you buy organic. Not only are these practices healthy for the environment but they are also healthy for the consumer.

After mastering how to conserve and reuse, it is important to consider how to fix the problem. Everything we do relies on the burning of fossil fuels which emit greenhouse gasses. Cleaner forms of energy have been created but only small fractions of clean, or renewable, energy are replacing the tons of fossil fuels we burn. Some companies and universities have started using solar panels to power their buildings by harnessing the sun's energy. Solar panels, however, are expensive, therefore making them an unrealistic alternative energy to power every home. Alternative energy is providing thousands of new jobs. Moreover, money for research in alternative energy is everywhere.

The characteristics of living green are plentiful and as long as each person does their part to contribute, our lives and our grandchildren’s lives will look a little brighter. Our planet is a unique place that must maintain a balance in order to survive. Humans are constantly trying to find ways to make life more convenient for ourselves but in the process we have disrupted this sensitive balance. We need to do our part to restore the balance for the coming generations.

﻿I really enjoyed the rhetorical questions used in paragraph three, i think it was effective to get the reader to think about how things really are. I think that you could include several definitions about Americans view of living green, just a suggestion, it may make the paper more interesting. I think you're everyday diction in paragraph 2 about how people think they recycle puts the subject into perspective about how a lot of people on do recycle and that's it. This is well writing and i love your topic! -Andrea Harlan!

Its Amy Wonderlin- I must say this topic always interests me and you put it very well! Along with making me think of so many instances when i run into these examples ( the unnecessary wrappings and purchasing vegetables on steroids) allows you to connect with the reader!

Revision

Living Green is more than a passing fad where reusable grocery bags and reusable coffee mugs are the hottest accessories. It is a lifestyle that everyone should adopt and live to the best of their ability. Environment conscious people have been finding ways to conserve energy and find alternative energy methods for years. They started this research and lifestyle because they knew our way of life could not be sustained. Everyone needs to do their part to make life sustainable, we need to live green.

When people are asked how they live green a common response is, "I recycle!" in reality, however, this practice is not enough. Recycling is an excellent alternative to just tossing it into a garbage can where it will spend the next thousands of years hanging out in a plastic bag in a landfill, unable to decompose and taking up precious land. To avoid this filthy future ask yourself, "Do I really need a plastic bag for my milk?" or "Does my Subway sandwich really need a plastic bag?" Starting small is acceptable when you begin living green.

Harming the environment is an everyday habit for many Americans and many people all over the world. Simply being educated about how we impact the environment is necessary so that we can correct our unsustainable lifestyles. Consider the number of times American families shop at a large chain grocery store around the country. The foods are always double or triple packaged, normally in non-recyclable plastics or Styrofoam. How does the food arrive on the shelves? Gas guzzling trucks. Where do the fruits and vegetables come from? They are transported from countries thousands of miles away which requires the burning of more fossil fuels. How are those same tremendous tomatoes and luscious lettuces grown? Farmers use pesticides and genetic engineering to buff up their yields. Little things really add up. Consider buying local so the transportation emissions are fewer. Pesticide pollution can also be avoided when you buy organic. Not only are these practices healthy for the environment but they are also healthy for the consumer.

After mastering how to conserve and reuse, it is important to consider how to fix the problem. Everything we do relies on the burning of fossil fuels which emit greenhouse gasses. Cleaner forms of energy have been created but only small fractions of clean, or renewable, energy are replacing the tons of fossil fuels we burn. Some companies and universities have started using solar panels to power their buildings by harnessing the sun's energy. Solar panels, however, are expensive, therefore making them an unrealistic alternative energy to power every home. Alternative energy is providing thousands of new jobs. Moreover, money for research in alternative energy is everywhere.

Characteristics of living green are plentiful and as long as each person does their part to contribute, our lives and our grandchildren’s lives will look a little brighter. Our planet is a unique place that must maintain a balance in order to survive. Humans are constantly trying to find ways to make life more convenient for ourselves but in the process we have disrupted this sensitive balance. We need to do our part to restore the balance for the coming generations.

My Purpose- Promote sustainable lifestyles

My Tone- Urgent

My Audience- People who abuse our natural resources

Real Revision

I ask, "In what ways do you live green?" You respond, "I recycle!" I ask, "Do you think you live sustainably?" You say, "Sure!" Now, I inform you that if everyone on planet earth lives like you, our one planet will not suffice. The depletion of our planet seems unrealistic to many people as they go through their everyday lives, but the issue cannot remain on the backburners of our minds. Everyone can do more and everyone needs to do more.

Living Green cannot pass through society as another trend where reusable grocery bags and reusable coffee mugs are the hottest accessories. Green living, or sustainability, musts replace our current wasteful lifestyles. Environment conscious people explore new ways to conserve energy and use alternative energy methods everyday. They started this research and lifestyle because they knew our way of life could not be sustained

In reality, recycling is simply not enough. Recycling is an excellent alternative to just tossing it into a garbage can where it will spend the next thousands of years hanging out in a plastic bag in a landfill, unable to decompose and taking up precious land. To avoid this filthy future ask yourself, "Do I really need a plastic bag for my milk?" or "Does my Subway sandwich really need a plastic bag?" Starting small can lead to larger improvements later on.

Many people all over the world unintentionaly harm the environment daily. Even educating yourself about how we impact the environment is necessary so that we can correct our unsustainable lifestyles. Consider the number of times American families shop at a large chain grocery store around the country. The foods are always double or triple packaged, normally in non-recyclable plastics or Styrofoam. How does the food arrive on the shelves? Gas guzzling trucks. Where do the fruits and vegetables originate? They are transported from countries thousands of miles away which requires the burning of more fossil fuels. How are those same tremendous tomatoes and luscious lettuces grown? Farmers use pesticides and genetic engineering to buff up their yields. Little things really add up. Consider buying local so the transportation emissions are fewer. Pesticide pollution can also be avoided when you buy organic foods which must grow naturally. Not only are these practices healthy for the environment, but they are also healthy for the consumer.

After mastering how to conserve and reuse, we must consider how to fix the problem. Everything we do relies on the burning of fossil fuels which emit greenhouse gasses. Only small fractions of clean, or renewable, energy replace the tons of fossil fuels we burn. Some companies and universities have started using solar panels to power their buildings by harnessing the sun's energy. Solar panels, however, prove to be unrealistic for household use due to their size and cost. Alternative energy provides thousands of new jobs and money for research each year.

Living a green life has several pieces and as long as each person thinks about their actions and commit to a sustainable lifestyle, our lives and our grandchildren’s lives will look a little brighter. While humans are constantly trying to find ways to make life more convenient for ourselves the planet is sturggling to maintain a balance. We need to do our part to restore the balance for the coming generations.