"I see trees of green...red roses too..."

One name that sticks out in my mind the most when I hear the word "sustainability" is Edward O. Wilson. Wilson is a well-known scientific writer that addresses many "green" topics- more specifically, biodiversity. I believe his words can often pack a powerful punch into his readers' minds when it comes to conserving the most precious gift given to us that continues to give back everyday- Planet Earth. He provides some statistics as well that often scare his readers...well, they scared me at least. His book The Future of Life is a short and easy read that is very dense with information about how biodiversity and conservation are essential to surviving in this world. After reading his book, I understood the ethical responsibility that we all have to retain our natural resources so that our great-great-great-grandchildren may have all the opportunities that we have now due to Mother Nature. Some of these include the prevention of hundreds of diseases due to various plants or even the ability to drive your car to work. Unfortunately, this fast-paced society we live in sometimes helps us to neglect this ethical liability to make our earth last as long as it can. I believe that we're all to blame when it comes to not always "being green." I know that I produce more garbage than I should on a daily basis and can also be seen occasionally with the water running while I brush my teeth. This doesn't stop us, however, from doing something as a community to help the situation. As we all see in some aspect in our lives, playing a small role can often lead to a large outcome. For instance, dropping your spare change in a jar everyday until eventually you have enough to pay for that family vacation. Sustainability is a key role in producing this great outcome. Although frustrating at first, we must be conscious of what we are doing so that eventually conserving our environment becomes a habit. Efficiency is key in order to make this beautiful world last as long as possible.