Saturday, January 30, 2010

Developing Focused Knowledge-task 21

Good Evening to you all,

I have chosen to do the twelve minute fast write:

So at the Coffee Shop I just can’t get recycling off my brain, when I run into my friend I must tell her how exciting it's been while researching my own chosen topic for my final English essay. I choose to put my efforts into researching Recycling and the true effects it has on the Environment. People who chose to recycle and those who do not, what the impact of recycling really has on our earth. I didn't have to dig too deep to find so much shocking information about a topic I have true passion for. This fact I found through one of my sources had me thinking and thinking...If we recycled the 50 billion aluminum cans that we dumped in landfills last year, we could have saved the energy equivalent of 15 million barrels of crude oil. A can for example made with recycled aluminum requires 95 percent less energy than one made entirely from virgin materials. My personal mission for this essay is to just let people know we will all pay the consequences one day if fast action is not to be taken now. Not recycling is no longer the question. Educating knowledgeable and useful ways that each of us can make a difference. I hope to one day see that recycling in all states will be a law. No excuses, little things like turning a light off when your not in the room, or shutting the water off while brushing your teeth are just some of the simplest ways to be proactive in preserving our earth. Now that I got that out; how are you?
-Alexus Smoak

1 comment:

  1. Alexus,

    I'm so glad to hear that you are excited and passionate about your topic. I think it makes a big difference when writing. One thing that I am curious about is: How many products can be made out of recycle or biodegradable products? I know at this one bagel spot I eat sometimes, they have cups, spoons, and forks made out of corn products. I think it's corn...pretty cool.

    Jade

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