Finally Overcoming the Crisis!

People! Things are going back to normal! :) The oil crisis is disappearing! YEY!!! Don't get me wrong, this oil crisis taught me a lot, but I'm glad things seem to be getting better. If anything, this oil crisis taught me that many things rely on the use of oil…not just cars! Fresh fruits and vegetables depend on the oil as far as transportation and growth development. Photography films and candle wax are also made up of oil. Out of this whole experience I learned how to financially prioritize my needs and wants. Some things are just not that important! And, sadly, I learned that the hard way! Since this oil crisis is slowly making its way out of my life I have decided to take steps to keep it that way. I am going to start to recycle more often, especially in school. I usually throw my bottles away in the regular trash when there are recycling bins everywhere! From now on I’m going to tell my mom to take the fabric shopping bags instead of using the plastic bags. We recycle the plastic bags but it never hurts to give up the plastic altogether. The neighborhood can work together to spread awareness. If people begin learning about the problem they can contribute to the solution. Community members can begin driving alternative fuel vehicles, recycling plastics and motor oil, and shop locally. There are people that can also begin carpooling. By sharing a car they can save money and gas. Our government should help us too! They can easily promote energy efficient choices like solar and electric appliances. We are all contributing to pollution as long as we are dependent on oil. We need to make better choices that can change our oil-consuming lifestyles. Those choices can start by simply disconnecting unused electronics, watching less television, and minimizing computer usage. Some steps are not that hard and they can make a large difference in the long run! You should all take the initiative to make changes too! It’s not that hard. And if we all do it together we can help each other out. Keep track of what you do and the things you use. Use less of the items that need a large amount of oil. Tell family members to help keep you on track (that’s what I’m doing)! This oil crisis is going away and we need to do the best we can to keep it that way!

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