This evening, as I was walking home, I noticed a bus stop that was just so dirty, plastic bottles, used food wrappers, all kinds of trash scattered all over the place. It was so bad, but more than that, it made me think about how much pollution is hurting our environment. I couldn't just walk past it. So I stopped, picked up a stick, and began cleaning the place.
As I picked up the litter, I thought about how something as simple as throwing trash in the right place can make a big difference. We always talk about the dirty streets, the pollution, but how many of us are ready to do something about it? Pollution isn’t just about looking bad it’s a big problem for our health and the planet.
Take plastic waste, for example. It doesn't just disappear. It stays around for hundreds of years, poisoning the soil and water. When trash blocks up our drains, it causes flooding and creates a place for mosquitoes and other disease-carrying insects to breed. And we shouldn’t forget that when people burn waste, it pollutes the air and harms our lungs as well.
Cleaning up that bus stop wasn’t easy, o. My hands got dirty, and people stared at me like I was crazy. But when I stepped back and looked at the place, I felt a sense of peace. It might have been a small action, but it was a meaningful one. Imagine if we all did the same if we all took responsibility for our own little corner of the world.
We don’t need to wait for the government or big organizations to act. The change begins with us. Let’s be more careful about how we dispose of waste, educate ourselves and others, and even take time to clean up when we see trash lying around.
A cleaner environment is not just about beauty—it’s about good health, safety, and a sustainable future. So next time you see trash on the street, don’t just walk away. Do something. Every little effort counts, and together, we can make a real difference.
Here is how the cleaning process went.
