Netizen Posts Disturbing Photo Of Scattered Paper Cups During Earth Day Run
A concerned netizen has posted a disturbing photo of scattered paper cups along the street during an Earth Day Run, which garnered various reactions online.
Nowadays, waste pollution is one of the major problems not only in the Philippines but also in different countries all around the world.
Various environmentalists throughout the globe were already making steps and effort to reduce the garbage pollution.
Environmental programs and events were launched to raise the awareness of people regarding the negative effects of improper disposal of their garbage.
a Facebook user named Francis Xavier Pasion has posted a photo of paper cups scattered along the street during the NatGeo Earth Day Run.
In the photo, it can be seen that numerous paper cups were scattered along the street, which allegedly came from the participants of the event.
Pasion admitted that although he didn’t run to save mother earth, but he did not threw used paper cups on the street.
Here’s the full story:
“WHY DO WE RUN?
Early this morning, I ran my first marathon. It is dubbed as the NATGEO EARTH DAY RUN. I ran for 3 reasons: 1. I liked the shirt (i would have settled for the 3k, but I liked the 5k gray shirt so i would not mind running an additional 3k); 2. I had no taping yesterday; 3. I wanna lose some calories. I did not run to save the earth. That was clear. I was just wondering why the others ran? I was so amused to see most runners scatter their used paper cups and bottled waters on the street. Oh, Mother Earth would be very proud of them…and the organizers. I hope the organizers did not place plastic bottled waters or paper cups in the various stops of the race. I hope they reiterated upon registration that the runner must bring his/her own container and that water fonts will be stationed instead. That could have saved them some money, and yes, some trees. Next time, let us be clear about our intentions in initiating these events. I may have ran for the wrong reasons, but I certainly did not throw away that paper cup on the street. Happy Earth Day Everyone, whatever that means to you.”
The social media users have also expressed their sentiments regarding the incident:
Angel Jewel: “Ang organizer mali dito dapat marami silang garbage plastic na nakalagay both side sa kalye. Pangalawa para maiwasan ang kalat my kasama na dapat yung tshirt na bottle water na owede mag refill mas nakabawas gastos walang kalat sana… kawawa ang mother earth hay buhay.”
Raul Cucio: “D b pwedeng bitbitin ng mga runners yung cup pr idispose s tamang basurahan?”
Shier Santos: “This is the reason why I don’t support this run. After what I’ve seen, the plastic cups littering the streets, it defeats the purpose of having an “earth day” run. Tsss. Most of those paper cups will end up clogging drains or end up in the ocean poisoning marine life. “
Jang-Jang Peria: “Shame on you! Tumakbo pa talaga kayo, at NatGeo pa ha.”
Aj Fabic: “kaloka kayong lahat!!!! EARTHDAY RUN!!! Hindi KILL THE EARTH RUN! My gawwwd!”
Sef Casas: “Well to simply put it, it was hypocrisy at its finest; pretending to care for Mother Nature by organizing events and gather funds for its benefits but through non-environmental means.”
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