You'd barely know it Jacksonville, but today is Earth Day. I started my morning by riding my bicycle to yoga class. I locked it next to the dumpster, which was filled to overflowing with recyclable paper, cardboard, aluminum cans and rotting food. I know that we have a recycling program (although a lot of people seem to ignore it), but what about a composting program? In San Francisco. the city picks up all compostable items in a separate container every week and guess what? They are approaching 75% recycling of so-called trash.San Francisco (and other cities) have also restricted the use of plastic bags at supermarkets and big box stores.

Isn't it about time that the City of Jacksonville and the beaches' local governments made more of an effort to reduce waste? Among other things the methane that leaks from landfills is a significant source of global warming gas.

I could continue this rant about cars wasting gas due to the development "plan" of the city (outward ever outward, drive drive, drive) and the waste of water, but I'll try not to digress.

There's an old adage that if the people lead, the leaders will follow. We, as citizens, need to make a move for a greener earth. Today is a good day to start.