Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
Have you ever wondered why there is still social issues like waste problem, forest fires and alcoholism . We say " we are ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen" but, every time I look around I see the beautiful scene of nature being disturbed by the carelessness and ignorance of people. Many campaigns, awareness and inputs were conducted on waste management, awareness on forest fires, negative impacts of alcohol and drugs and still this issues are ascending and has become the concern by the government and policy makers. We see the papers, plastics and other waste being littered around the houses, environment, towns and other recreational areas. What kind of people are we? We are the one who make awareness, we are the one who teach and we are the one who is being disturbed by the responses from the stimuli of our action.
Ladies and gentlemen, what is the logic behind education. We have spent our precious time in education to change the thinking, attitude and behavior. You may be holding the highest position in education but what is the use when you can't implement your knowledge in your daily life. I see waste all around in your cars, rooms, bags and even in your pocket. You eat doma, chewing gum and sweets but you feel uncomfortable when it's cover is with you. Your fast reaction is just throw everywhere you like unless there isn't legislative warnings. Who had scripted that society? A society where every one talks more and react less. Are we happy by the way we live with our education?
I am very sure you might have observed dustbins fixed all around. "USE ME" is the frequent word you may be observing. I have seen people have used it but not with the positive intention. The deformed shape of tins, crumpled and crushed with kicks make me think the reason behind it. I am not just complaining dears, I am actually concern with the reaction from my works. Last November, the college waste management club had fixed many dustbins around thinking that people might become more mindful and use it in a proper way. But, after three months the dustbins need to be repaired. Why people can't respect the work of others when they can't do?. Even enemies know how to respect and you are the one who is educated and well aware of social issues. But why are these things happening?
My friends, we have unwittingly done enough to make us fool. We throw waste even though we knows its impacts. We know the impact of forest fires but it happens and we know the negative impacts of drugs and alcohol yet we are on to it. I was told by many ," Life is short, experience all," I say my life is sometimes short enough to let me experience all good things. I have been reflecting and exploring since the start of maturity. I sound childish even now and often but I feel am happy with my work and path I follow. I am creating awareness with my ability on waste management. I influenced many peasant to care with their waste. I have done much and am still doing but it doesn't mean I expect something in return of it. I don't need and want anything, I am just sad when educated people like us make wrong lead. I only wish how beautiful our place would be if we are free of waste. It can only be free if all stand together and dispose your waste in proper place. A simple and possible thing.
Listen with the nature's call of climate change, you will hear waste is one of the cause of it. You will hear carbon-dioxide and methane's status increasing. We can't stay happy just because Bhutan is carbon negative and trees will sequester it. Think about Bhutan's status with the increasing incidences of forest fires, we have no jet planes to fight fires, we have men force but contending fire is challenge. We can only be proud and happy when we are free of forest fires and waste. Therefore, my friends I hope all will care of what you actually use and enter the world of pro-activity.
Your friend
Tashi Phuntsho
Labels: Concern, dissatisfaction, Environment, Forestry, Reflection, Waste