No Impact Man Beavan Sparknotes

Environmental Conservation is something everyone should be concerned with, according to Colin Beavan. In his book No Impact Man, Beavan re-evaluates his way of living and discovers that he is more of a problem than a solution. In the book Beavan, his wife, and daughter start a start a one-year journey in the hopes of conserving the environment. He begins by withdrawing paper products such as tissue, cups and plates. He also buys locally, rides a bicycle, and cuts out electricity, all in the hopes to eliminate his carbon footprint. While ending his journey Beavan discovers more about his way of living. He finds that it’s not about using less to make less of an impact, yet the idea of getting what we need in an ecological manner. Throughout the essay I will present the importance of being eco-friendly and how the most important factor to preserve the natural resources are the actions taken now to ensure a sustainable future. The preservation of our world should be important to everyone that lives here. The future generations should be especially active in preserving the earth because this is the world they will inherit. The future leaders of the world need to take into consideration now the future of the earths resources. Although some may feel that
Buying gently used items are a great alternative to help re-use already exploited resources. For instance the kettle Beavan purchased at the second hand store. He also buys a rocking horse for his daughter and a used high-end blouse for his wife. Buying pre-owned doesn’t mean that it is any less effective than a new product. It can be similar to buying a game system from Game Stop, it still serves the same function as a new gaming system, it just happened to be played previously. Not to mention pre-owned items are mostly cheaper than new items. By re-using, reducing and recycling humans can have a great impact on the planet and other