One and Only Earth

         We are living in a most convenient and developed environment since the birth of civilization. However while enjoying remarkable progress, we destroyed a lot of natural resources we have. People started to worry about future and consider the concept of ‘sustainability’. ‘Sustainable’ which is origin of the word sustainability refers to “able to be use without being completely used up or destroy.” Mostly, sustainability deals with the problem of environment. Environmental problem must be considered first because we cannot live without it and also irreplaceable. Since this environmental problem is global issue, all world should try under one firm purpose to make better nature as government, as business, as individuals.

           Most general organization that affects whole country is government. Government’s attitude and action for environment problems are influential. They need to realize the seriousness of the problem and respond actively. One thing government can do is to make ecopolicy for both companies and individuals. For example, here in Korea we are forced by law to separate trash. This ecopolicy helps to recycle trash easily. Another example is that government supports companies financially when developing eco-friendly technology such as ‘R&Ds for electronic car’. It is important to make people act by law, but government should also try to inform people and make them act voluntarily and actively. They can use various media to educate people such as radios, News, TV ads, even with SNS or Youtubes.

           In capitalistic society we are living in, ‘Business’ is one of the most important elements in society. So their action plays a big role in environmental problem as well. Companies should know that by running their business eco-friendly not only make the Earth clean but also benefit them. Consumers today consider lots of aspect when choosing product, they consider the images of the company as well. For companies by doing eco-friendly action, their image will be enhanced and this would lead increased profit. Korean company named Yuhan-Kimberly which sells diaper, sanitary pad is a good example. They have planted trees in the country since 1984 and in 2014 they finally reached 50,000,000 trees. This continuous effort made customers to have credibility and this image of company positively affected to their product. Now in 2016, they are a front-runner of both diaper and sanitary pad market.

           Little drops of water make the mighty ocean. What we can infer in this sentence is that such big problem as environmental problem can solve throughout every individual’s effort. There are many offered instructions nowadays. All we need to do is have interest to our only Earth and be active, feel responsible for our act. Most essential natural resources for human’s survival are air, water. It is important to make ‘eco-friendly habit’ and become accustomed to ‘eco-friendly lifestyle’. By simply blocking our drain when washing hand or face can be one of eco-friendly habit to conserve water. Also, reducing usage of cars by walk short distance or use public transportation while moving can be both eco-friendly and healthy lifestyle.

           Earth is a one big organism. Like every organism does, they need to be cared. Unless they would be wounded become ill or even perish. Our future descendants will no longer get chance to live in beautiful Earth. For us to live in a safer, affluent life and for our offspring to live in a way that we have, we must start right now, right here by individuals, by entrepreneur, by government. Before it is too late, we all should try to preserve our beautiful cozy home.