Ireland seems to be a very sustainable country overall.
Recycling bins are much more common here than from what I have seen in the U.S.
Where there is a trashcan, there is a recycling bin. Also, do not expect your
drink to come with a straw in Ireland. If you do get a straw just know that it
will be made out of paper. The straws here in Ireland are biodegradable. Another
common thing in Ireland is glass water bottles. Glass can help reduce waste and
better protect our environment. It is also very uncommon to find paper towels
in bathrooms in Ireland. I have only seen paper towels in one bathroom out of
the 2 weeks we have been here. Small steps such as these are helping our planet
in bigger ways than we may realize. However, Ireland is a small country. If bigger
countries also took these steps to become more sustainable, it could have a lasting
impact on the earth.
I think it is great how much of an effort Ireland as a whole is making to help our environment, even if they are a relatively small country. It would be great to see other countries adopt more of these environmentally friendly ideas. Any effort to better our environment is helpful, so if America adopted just a few of these things I think it could potentially make a huge difference in the world!
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