I am an Environmental Issues major at the University of New
England and I have been studying the importance of recycling. I
am convinced that recycling is an easy way to save our planet.
Throughout my campus there is a recycling bin in every room and
building. There are more recycling bins than there are trash
cans. I believe that Greenfield should have recycling bins next
to the trash cans on Main Street and Federal Street. It is a
small cost to Greenfield, but a HUGE help to the environment.
Recycling is one of the best and easiest ways for our community
to make a positive impact on the world. Recycling is important
because waste has a huge negative impact on the natural
environment that we call home. Harmful chemicals and greenhouse
gases are leased from rubbish in landfills. Recycling reduces
the pollution that is caused by this waste. A few of
Greenfield’s neighboring towns, Shelburne Falls and Northampton
have already taken this step toward improving our environment
and I believe it is time for Greenfie