Everyone who enjoys the environment is not a "granola" who does yoga, only eats vegan, and makes their own organic deodorant in their house. There are plenty of people and plenty of reasons to Go Green.

1. Green is a result of health concerns: Air pollution, water pollution, sewage overflows, landfill overflows, What your food is made of, where it comes from, factory farming and more are the issues that concern us.

2. Going Green is a result of needing to respect the other creatures around us: We share a world with other beings that actually help the earth maintain homeostasis. You may laugh at the memes about bees dying at an alarming rate, but you won't be laughing when the impact of less pollination becomes apparent.3. Green is a solution for not wanting to live in filth: Even though some of us may live in filth in our respective dorm rooms, we can all appreciate a nice day on the quad.

4. Green will protect resources for our children: Recycling is key! Don't we want our children to have the same opportunities that we had if not better? 5. Green is the future of business: Notice how all of these companies are switching over to renewable resources? Notice how consumers are now becoming concerned about the environment? There is a lot of potential in green energy and green products.

6. Green is more cost efficient: You know, in some places you can generate so much power off of solar that you can sell it back to electrical companies? Why spend 4 dollars on gas when you can run your entire home for a profit?

7. Green is peaceful for you: Some people genuinely feel calmer when they are around nature. The integrity of these sacred spaces is at risk with human development and impact.

8. Green is aesthetically pleasing: Who doesn't enjoy a nice park or a hike? I certainly don't want to spend my time around waste.

9. Green gives you recreational enjoyment: Surfing, Skiing, Hiking, Biking, Kite Flying, Boating, Cross Country Running, and so many more fun activities are only possible because of nature.

Your impact does not have to be drastic. You do not need to start a farm in the backyard and rid of all electricity. Movement is made through small steps. Getting a reusable water bottle, opting out of a straw, reusable napkins, and not letting the water run when you brush your teeth are all things that you can do to make a change.