As a teen, why should I recycle? Responsibility doesn't mean anything to me so why should I recycle?

Question

As a teen, why should I recycle? Responsibility doesn't mean anything to me so why should I recycle?

Answer 1

I was going to try and answer this question, but frankly Sid B has the best answer...I cannot possibly top that one! (I'm still howling)

I do however have a question for you Miss Teen to whom responsibility means nothing...how long until you are a driver on the road?

~Garnet

Answer 2

Don't you  want to  help keep the EARTH GREEN? This is why you should recycel.:)

Answer 3

Maybe so you can give your possible future children a chance to have a clean and healthy planet like you

Answer 4

Because one day resources aren't going to be as available as they are today and one day when you're more mature you'll regret not doing your part.

Don't be selfish

Answer 5

well even though you are a teen, and you think that your too young recycle you should think about the benifits of you recycling you could actually make a difference in the world and decrease global warming or atleast not increase it.

Answer 6

Compassion:  n.  Deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it.

Example:  I felt compassion toward future generations on this planet who might have to deal with a world without useful plastics, so I spent extra money and got myself an electric car.

If you don't feel any compassion toward anyone and only care about your own best interest, that is very sad.  Many people who have devoted their lives to compassionate endeavors argue that compassion gives purpose and drive to their lives (plus studies indicate that volunteering may be one of the activities that make people the happiest.)

Answer 7

If that is your attitude, then you shouldn't. Why are you asking? You seem to have your mind made up.

Answer 8

Ok, The world as it is now is crappy enough, you are the future and good habits are learned early on.  If you recycle now, chances are you will later.  Everyone needs to recycle now voluntarily, cause if you dont there will be laws that force people to, and maybe there should be with little brats like you running around throwing your trash everywhere.  If responsibility doesnt mean anything to you than maybe you have the "responsibility" not to live hear on earth. I am never mean to people, but it is exactly stupid little teens like you that make this world an unsafe and discusting place to live in. Recycling isnt hard to do, in fact it is very easy and once you start doing it, you probably will be addicted to it, you will want to recycle everything, and if not, then I hope you find yourself knee deep in your own trash one day. Good day.

Answer 9

Don't bother. just join the many others that don't care

Answer 10

For the same reason you hopefully wipe your butt.  To prevent a horrible stinking mess.

Answer 11

because you can help improve the enviorment, plus you can get money from recycling cans

Answer 12

If you dont want too, then dont do it.