It was a full seven years later, in 1970, that Earth Day was introduced. Since then, this annual event has spread to all corners of the globe. A look around the world makes us wonder if the ideals of Earth Day are working. Many people care about the world and use its resources with compassion, but they are very much in the minority. Although industry has made some progress in recent years, governments the world over have been slow to adopt new standards for pollution.
Promises made at Earth conferences in Kyoto, Japan, and in Brazil have yet to be implemented.
Without solid government support, many sectors of the population haven't taken the need for conservation seriously. To help preserve the Earth and its resources for future generations, it is vital for us all to make individual and group efforts to reduce pollution. Cans and glass can be recycled, and many unused food items can be made into compost. It is quite possible for a family of three to put out one single bag of trash each week. The rest can be recycled.