All it needs is a simple phone call and practically anyone can contribute towards the world-based green effort that is being solicited today. Garbage and waste problems have been plaguing most parts of the world and the best way to help resolve the crisis is to call-in some concerns pertaining to the problem at hand.

Such was the alternative solution that people in countries like the Philippines had done. All it took was to inform the proper groups and organizations of the growing trash problem in their area. While this may sound like a waste of time, nothing beats the fact of going green through information solicited from a single phone call.

“I live in Baclaran, Parañaque City. I love this place, but unfortunately, I am not too proud to be here because I see piles of garbage every day. When I pass by many streets in the neighborhood, I end up feeling disgusted, disappointed and embarrassed.

“Seeing that the local government has little to offer as a solution to the problem, my family decided to do something about it and help, even in a small way.

“Three years ago, we decided to form a group composed of youngsters who were willing to join us. It started as a small team engaged in cleanup activities every Sunday. After hearing Mass, my family and I gather the children and set out, brooms and all, to clean selected streets. By doing this, we help keep our neighborhood clean and hopefully, encourage others to do the same.

“We celebrated Earth Day last April 22 with a cleanup in the Muslim community in front of the Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Baclaran Redemptorist Church), an area we had not visited before.

“We hope that encouraging activities like these will prove to be eye openers for people who do not seem to care. This way, we can show them that like everyone else, they should take an active part in caring for the environment.

“Our group today has grown to 35 members who are ready, willing, able — and dedicated — to help Mother Earth.” – Citizen’s Caller does her bit for the environment, Philippine Daily Inquirer August 14, 2007