One cannot ignore the great amount of waste that results from students' constant use of the plastic "to-go" containers. One solution, of course, would be for students to make a conscious effort to start using the reuseable china and silverware at every opportunity. This, however, might not be a realistic solution, since habits are hard to break and not everyone feels the need to conserve. For this reason, BC Dining might seriously consider initiating a minimal surcharge for use of plastic containers. A small charge will considerably lower the use of plastic containers and silverware, thus reducing wasteful behavior.
As today's youth, we stand to benefit the most from environmental consciousness. Yet, for whatever reason (laziness seems to be most to blame), students seem incapable of turning off the television, printing double-sided, or recycling their dinner trash. In order to make BC a respected environmentally friendly institution, individuals must take the responsibility to change their environmental footprint. Let's be honest, if every human operated like a BC student, there would be an awful lot of waste in the world.
The new McElroy recycling effort is a great start because it removes all of the excuses from the equation and forces people to take the extra time to separate their recyclables. But this should only be the beginning.
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