Environmental Studies Nerd

So although South Africa is certainly behind the US in terms of recycling, and encouraging a green lifestyle, like using water bottles, I was in awe to learn in my Sustainability and Environment class that they have an environment section under their Bill of Rights.

24. Environment
Everyone has the right
a. to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being; and

b. to have the environment protected, for the benefit of present and future generations, through reasonable legislative and other measures that

i. prevent pollution and ecological degradation;

ii. promote conservation; and

iii. secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social development.

The fact that they were so progressive in their lawmaking is truly unbelievable to me.
Let’s get on that United States.

Biiiig update to come later.