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> And they don't worry anymore. Those same people can't do anything about the dumping of plastic fishing nets, so what else CAN they worry about? Only those t
by dingaling 8y ago
> And they don't worry anymore.
Those same people can't do anything about the dumping of plastic fishing nets, so what else CAN they worry about? Only those things which they can directly change, no matter how small. Today it's straws, perhaps next will be plastic water bottles. Little nudges.
People are encouraged to turn-off lamps in rooms they aren't using. That's pretty insignificant compared to the energy consumption of aluminium smelters, but it's something everyone can do.
- rdtsc 8y agoI was just being a bit pessimistic about human nature saying that every "little bit helps" idea might not be a given and it could have a negative effect as well. I hope I am wrong of course and people will be more engaged and care about the environment, but people's behavior is not intuitive and obvious sometimes.