Cheaper Quote by Elizabeth Gilbert
“It's so much easier and cheaper to keep the river uncontaminated in the first place than it is to clean it up again once it's been polluted.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Moth Podcast, 2015
Preventing pollution is far cheaper and simpler than trying to remediate a damaged river later.
In simple terms: Avoiding pollution saves money and effort.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize prevention over cleanup.
Themes
environment
prevention
cost
responsibility
Mood
concerned
motivated
Type
environmental
practical
When to use this quote
- industrial planning
- urban development
- community activism
Key Concepts
sustainability
public policy
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you influence policies to protect waterways?
- What small steps can you take to reduce personal waste?
A Different Perspective
Prevention can be politically challenging.
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