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This picture was taken at Knoch Knolls Park in Naperville, Illinois. The day I went was absolutely beautiful. This park has the DuPage River run through it, and there’s a trail to walk on and a disc golf course right along the river. This picture was taken along the river bed. There wasn’t a lot of litter in this park, but seeing an aluminum can tossed on the ground next to the river, and not in the recycle bin right off the path was upsetting. Aluminum is a very valuable resource that we have. It is important to note that while it is a valuable resource, making it is very detrimental to our environment. In order to make the aluminum Bauxite ore needs to be mined. When they mine for this it causes numerous issues for the environment such as deforestation, erosion, polluted waters and air and threats to animals. The mines have to be created and in order to do this they have to clear out a high number of trees and bushes etc. This also causes animals to lose their homes and have to find somewhere else to live. Additionally, when aluminum cans are tossed on the ground, or thrown in the garbage, it takes more resources from other new materials to create more cans. The good thing about aluminum, though, is its entirety can be recycled, which is beneficial to the environment. Less energy and chemicals are used when recycling aluminum cans to make other objects like cars or bicycles or parts of houses. Not only that, but recycling cans and not littering them helps to save animals. As I mentioned, this can was found alongside the river. If the can were to have fallen in the river, it didn’t because I properly disposed of it, it could be a hazard to animals and humans. Animals may mistake it as food and the toxic chemicals of the can in the water can cause them to become sick and die. This can also cause contamination in our water, making it unsafe for us to drink anymore. Another bad thing about littering aluminum cans is that bad organic compounds can grow and be found on the outside of these cans. These compounds are carcinogenic and they get released into the air polluting it and cause harm to local animals and humans. Those are silent killers because we do not see them and do not realize we are breathing them in until it is too late. The good thing about this is we have the ability to change this and reduce the amount of aluminum cans, and all other litter, by being more conscious. Instead of being lazy and throwing your garbage to the side, wait and throw it in the garbage or recycle so it can be disposed of properly and in a healthier, safer way. It doesn’t take much to help make a difference and something as simple as recycling can go a long way in this world and help preserve all forms of life.
IMG_9134
Lina Pascente
This picture was taken at Knoch Knolls Park in Naperville, Illinois. The day I went was absolutely beautiful. This park has the DuPage River run through it, and there’s a trail to walk on and a disc golf course right along the river. This picture was taken along the river bed. There wasn’t a lot of litter in this park, but seeing an aluminum can tossed on the ground next to the river, and not in the recycle bin right off the path was upsetting. Aluminum is a very valuable resource that we have. It is important to note that while it is a valuable resource, making it is very detrimental to our environment. In order to make the aluminum Bauxite ore needs to be mined. When they mine for this it causes numerous issues for the environment such as deforestation, erosion, polluted waters and air and threats to animals. The mines have to be created and in order to do this they have to clear out a high number of trees and bushes etc. This also causes animals to lose their homes and have to find somewhere else to live. Additionally, when aluminum cans are tossed on the ground, or thrown in the garbage, it takes more resources from other new materials to create more cans. The good thing about aluminum, though, is its entirety can be recycled, which is beneficial to the environment. Less energy and chemicals are used when recycling aluminum cans to make other objects like cars or bicycles or parts of houses. Not only that, but recycling cans and not littering them helps to save animals. As I mentioned, this can was found alongside the river. If the can were to have fallen in the river, it didn’t because I properly disposed of it, it could be a hazard to animals and humans. Animals may mistake it as food and the toxic chemicals of the can in the water can cause them to become sick and die. This can also cause contamination in our water, making it unsafe for us to drink anymore. Another bad thing about littering aluminum cans is that bad organic compounds can grow and be found on the outside of these cans. These compounds are carcinogenic and they get released into the air polluting it and cause harm to local animals and humans. Those are silent killers because we do not see them and do not realize we are breathing them in until it is too late. The good thing about this is we have the ability to change this and reduce the amount of aluminum cans, and all other litter, by being more conscious. Instead of being lazy and throwing your garbage to the side, wait and throw it in the garbage or recycle so it can be disposed of properly and in a healthier, safer way. It doesn’t take much to help make a difference and something as simple as recycling can go a long way in this world and help preserve all forms of life.