Motivation

It is sad to say but I think that if there were rewards for doing things to help the environment we would be in much better shape. When we think about doing things like volunteering to help the environment or taking the bus instead of driving we usually like to think that we'll get around to it or it would be a nice thing to do but we never really do it. However when it comes to things like going to work so we can make money to buy a new ipod or clothes we are all over it. I don't think this necessarily makes us bad people. I think we just look for things that will give us instant gratification. We like to do things and see the results immediately or have some sort of material item to show for it. There are certain tax breaks for people who make eco-friendly purchases. I think the government or businesses should come up with some sort of discount at their stores or giveaway items for people to motivate everyone to take small steps toward helping the environment. It sounds like its shallow but it is just the way things are. We have been made into a selfish shallow self interested country and I think it is important to realize that when going about trying to get everyone to change their habits. For example some insurance companies will offer a discount on isuring a car if it is a hybrid. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124035526071440855.html