I didn’t grow up hearing big words like climate change or sustainability. What I heard instead were simple instructions from my brothers and neighborhood and as well my mother. “Don’t waste water.” “Switch off the light.” my mum go shout like ever “Don’t throw things away that can still be used.” At that time, I thought they were just being strict or trying to save money. It took me so many years to understand that those small rules were actually lessons about protecting us and the environment we are.
One of the first things I learned at home was to reduce waste. We were taught to use things till they truly finished. Containers were reused, and food was not thrown away carelessly. My mother used to say, “What Waste today becomes hunger tomorrow.” That sentence stayed with me. Even now, I try to plan my meals and buy only what I need not what I want It may not change the world overnight, but it changes my habits.
Saving water was another big lesson. We didn’t let the tap run while brushing, the principle is things been useful must not be wasted. Bath time was not endless. My father would knock on the door and remind us that water is life, not decoration. Today, when I see water flowing freely without use, it pains me a bit. I still try to be mindful, even when nobody is watching.
Electricity too was treated with respect. Lights were switched off when leaving a room. We opened windows instead of turning on fans during cool evenings. These habits saved money, yes, but they also reduced unnecessary energy use. I now understand that small actions, repeated daily, have quiet power.
Plastic is something I struggle with, but I try. I carry a reusable bag when I remember. I reuse bottles instead of buying new ones often. It’s not perfect, but my parents taught me that effort matters more than perfection.
Planting trees was something we did occasionally, not as a trend but as responsibility. Watching a tree grow teaches patience. It reminds me anything worthy to have takes time.
Protecting the environment doesn’t need big speeches. It starts at home, with discipline, respect, and awareness. Our parents may not have called it environmental protection, but they practiced it daily. If we return to those simple teachings and live a little more carefully, we can still protect the planet, one small choice at a time.
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