Last summer my friend started a mission to clean up the local nature trails and keep them clean. We went and picked up trash around a local lake, but felt sure that the area would not stay clean for long. The lake is a popular place for joggers, dog-walkers, social gatherers, and people of all kinds who produce trash ranging from pet waste to water bottles to cigarettes. However, there was no place to put this trash! Some people had even brought trash cans in hopes to stop the littering problem, but these cans were quickly removed by the DPW. Someone must have kept pushing the town to add waste bins to the area though, for they finally appeared! To my surprise, I found not only a trash can, but also a recycling bin, both of which are solar powered. These solar powered bins are also compactors, so they can hold 5 times more waste and therefore need to be emptied less often. As I walked around the lake I could already see the improvements. The lake was clean and virtually litter-free. Having the cans there really make a difference.
So, if you are passionate about something you should keep pushing. Even if it seems hopeless, there could be a good ending waiting around the corner.
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