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Simplicity and Contentment A Way to Save the Earth

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The genesis of our responsibility for the Earth dates back to the very creation of the world, as beautifully narrated in the book of Genesis. In the beginning, God formed the heavens and the earth, shaping the formless void into a masterpiece teeming with life and potential. God's creation unfolded, with each element carefully crafted, culminating in the creation of humankind. As divinely ordained stewards of the Earth, humans were granted dominion over its creatures, entrusted to care for and cultivate the land. The call to stewardship is not only a biblical mandate but also resonates with the legal imperative laid out in Republic Act 9003, the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. This legislation enforces proper waste segregation, recycling, and disposal, with non-compliance bearing the weight of fines, facility closures, or even imprisonment. By aligning our actions with these legal provisions, we fulfill a dual commitment — one to the preservation of the environment a