@9LK7238Liberal Democrat3mos3MO
I would say that all though bigger corporations and entities have a higher effect on
Individuals have a responsibility to act in favour of the environment, but corporations hold the most responsibilitye due to the scale of their effect on the environment
@9LLQFYL3mos3MO
If everyone who thought their behaviours didn’t matter changed their opinion a huge change would be made
The corporations are the root of all the environmental problems that we are having, due to their bad practices. So using the materials they're using in items. The government is also more responsible, due to their lack of a grip on the actions of corporations.
@9LLQMDH3mos3MO
I think that the idea that you can't make an impact harms the collective ability to actually make a difference even if an individuals actions aren't enough advocating and expanding those actions can make a difference
I think more could be done to be more organic, definitely!
@9LL23TR3mos3MO
i would say i feel like this regularly but thats why its so important to keep pushing for more unity between humans and our environment. we must never forget where we came from lest we lose it altogether.
@9LQYM9V3mos3MO
There is only 0.04-0.05% of carbon dioxide emissions going into the atmosphere. We should not be restricting and dictating the way people live in order to please those who have made climate change and global warming in to something serious.
@9LQYM9V3mos3MO
The amount of carbon dioxide going into the atmosphere is only 0.04-0.05%. We should not be restricting and dictating the way people live in order to please those who made climate change and global warming look serious
@9LQYB8B3mos3MO
The vast majority of emissions and waste are produced by large corporations, who created and helped spread the idea that every little bit helps to deflect from the damage they are causing. The 'carbon footprint', for example, was created by BP to shift the blame from them to their customers. If any significant change is to occur, government regulation of these companies is required.
@9LJT5G33mos3MO
We are all in the is together. Apparat from the Tories and Thames Water. They get to do whatever they want, with no consequences.
The Tories are out for themselves, and always have been. Thames Water, like many other companies, have been gouging their customers who have no other options.
@9LLC5NH3mos3MO
Although larger corporations are at the heart of the issues the smaller consumeristic habits are still important.
I think it is a disappointing perspective but i can understand why one would feel that way
@9LHTXX74mos4MO
It feels so overwhelming when you're trying your hardest to help the environment and the government are imposing all these bans and restrictions when the vast majority of pollution comes from corporations who aren't being controlled in the same way.
@9LHSL324mos4MO
It’s difficult to think you made a difference when the results aren’t immediate but if everyone thinks they won’t make a difference then no one will try
Each action is a step closer to a healthier environment
@9LH8HN9Liberal Democrat4mos4MO
It has to be government who dictates. People are too selfish for those who try to make a difference.
@9LH4HL74mos4MO
Look at your garden or local green area. Even planting some native flowers could increase local biodiversity and make the monocultures look better.
@9LMS52K3mos3MO
I agree, blame corporations not individual consumers, but do what you can.
@9LPZ7BM3mos3MO
Mass global corporations produce far more than everyday people. Corporations influence how environmentally friendly consumers are through what materials they use to make their products etc
@9LPYPWF3mos3MO
An individual's actions are almost certainly unable to make a tangible difference to the wider environment. However, it's still worth being environmentally aware if for no other reason than to make a more pleasant world to live in.
@9L2TVLN 4mos4MO
If 1 person put a plastic bag on a beach, it wouldn't make much of an impact. If 67 million people each put plastic bag on a beach it would fill the place up with damaging waste. It works the other way round. The cumulative effect is bigger than we think
@9L2JQYP4mos4MO
That if everyone thought like that, change would never happen. One small change made by thousands of people us what makes a difference.
@9L247ZB4mos4MO
No action is too small, every little action can accumulate into positive change
@9L8734JScottish Socialist4mos4MO
Everyone makes a difference, even if it's small, your actions contribute greatly as your actions influence others' actions to make greater change.
@9L2H3TW4mos4MO
"there's a lot of people out there, people should be able to see your actions and follow suit, and it should spread from there!"
@9L29PWF4mos4MO
Every change has to start with one person, all actions no matter how small will contribute to the greater good
@9LBXG6B4mos4MO
If everyone made small actions it would have a huge change. But it is on government’s to put in effective legislation to make the real changes.
@9LH3KR54mos4MO
We make our own choices but those choices are dependent on the parameters through which we view things. As such, they are dependent on experience, education, upbringing so we cannot in reality expect people to act in the correct way, or the way that benefits the most. The government shoukd be full of people who can make these decisions on the behalf of the population but sadly seem to fit into the I'm all right Jack category many citizens do
@9KZHLMJ4mos4MO
the only long term effective action is political pressure to lobby for legal change that will cap emissions and prevent damaging behaviours from large polluters
@9LMMT9H 3mos3MO
If you don’t try to do your bit, no matter how small, you can’t complain when nobody else does anything.
@9LT9SZ23mos3MO
although individual actions impact the climate, the cot of living crisis and break down of public services makes this very challenging. Large systemic changes have a much greater effect and are the only viable route forward.
@9LM5N3P3mos3MO
@9LKXDT33mos3MO
Every drop fills the ocean. Small actions collectively create big change. We can't afford to wait for someone else to save the planet. It starts with each of us, every day. Your choices matter more than you think.
@9LNGTHL3mos3MO
Greener actions from individuals will collectively add up and drive a lower price as there will be greater demand. Taking solar panels as an example, more demand will lower the cost, so they are cheaper to install and then save you money in the long run
everyone makes a small impact and the more people make conscious decisions for the environment the more chance there is that the government will take focused and good action towards protecting our environment.
@9LP3MXS3mos3MO
If no-one did anything because their contribution was too small, nothing would get done. Our collective contribution is worthwhile.
@9LKCPZ5 3mos3MO
That in itself is a dumb response to not do anything about it. It takes collective of people to make a change of course, and it’ll take a lot of time and a lot of people to see some change but we can’t keep making excuses while time goes on and the worlds environmental stability crashes down.
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