What did you learn while on the field trip? I certainly learned that, through our contribution, it is viable to attain a “zero-waste community”. Although Lanikai Elementary isn’t particularly a “zero-waste school” due to the milk cartons and the mylar-packaged snacks that the students bring to school, they are perhaps the only school able to approach the “zero-waste” mark. After the lunch period was over, the whole school, with more than 300 children attending there, only produced a total of 2 gallon bags of waste. It was just confounding to realize the difference Lanikai Elementary is trying to do. What did you do while on the field trip? When we arrived at Lanikai Elementary, we went straight to the “Big Blue”, which is a huge worm bin. …show more content…
The role of NJHS is to set an example and to help others. We raise money for our 2 children from World Vision and Compassion International and every quarter, we do a Service Project simply because we want to make our community a better place. How has the field trip influenced your opinion on zero-waste projects? At first, I thought it would be impractical to give such adjective “green” to any school. I couldn’t even conceive of producing only 2 gallon-sized trash bags of post-consumer material from a school with more than 300 children. However, seeing that it is comprehensible to do such a thing makes me question why we haven’t been doing such a thing in order to “save the Earth”. It makes me conscious of all the actions that govern the decline of the Earth itself. Do you plan to implement zero-waste practices in your own life? Possibly. It is nearly impractical to produce “zero waste”, especially in an era where most of our post-consumer items are made of non-biodegradable plastic (Ex. candy wrappers.). However, I can most certainly use those candy wrappers that normally end up in the landfill for arts and craft activities, or reuse those Ziploc bags after a one-time
The statement shows how the author wants students to be active in combating waste on campus. The author’s tone to some might seem a bit seems a bit heavy-handed since he failed to address the different opinions that people might have on the issue. As a result, he might have lost some people who did not care or who had not given a thought to the problem of food waste on campus. With the addition of steps taken by the university, it would have been helpful for the reader to see how other students stand on the issue. Since the author is heavily favoring one side, to some readers the overall atmosphere might seem overbearing. The inclusion of diverse perspectives on the issue might help ease the overall mood that the reader might
A documentary film “Wasted! The Story of Food Waste” is about famous chefs from around the world sharing their thoughts about food waste. In like manner, the chefs describe waste as a n ugly form of food, but every chef’s goal is transforming them and making it into something that people would appreciate and be engaged in eating it again. Furthermore, waste should be looked differently because it needs more attention for it to be properly cooked and serve to others. With the creativity that most chefs do, food waste will decrease in restaurants around the world. This movement will inspire not just the other chefs who do it as a profession but also the people who cook at home to be creative when dealing with leftovers and be successful when recycling it so that there will be no waste to be made. As an old school chef, Anthony Bourdain said that he follows the method of “use everything, waste nothing” because for him it’s a disgrace to waste food since it has been his passion all his life (Wasted! The Story of Food Waste). Additionally, we can start this through the amount of groceries we buy when shopping because if we start minimizing our shopping carts, it will force us to use what we have rather than overusing the food just because we have an abundant supply of
Waste Not, Want Not: if you use a resource carefully and without extravagance, you will never be in need. In a 2009 essay, “Waste Not, Want Not”, writer Bill McKibben argues on the excess of unnecessary waste. To halt climate change, he proposes to convince the reader to shift priorities in waste management and go back to the frugality of simpler times. Bill approaches his argument with a vast amount of informative charged words to convince the reader into taking his side of the argument. The writer’s intended purpose in writing this piece is to make a statement and develop his argument against the unnecessary waste. To make this argument effective, the writer utilizes logic to persuade the audience with overwhelming data and reason. His primary instrument of choice in this essay is using logically charged words followed by factual evidence to back up his claims. Although his use of emotion and pathos are less obvious, but where used, is effective.
Trash is not something we think about every day, but managing waste has long-term environmental and economic consequences that can’t be ignored. Since 1960, the amount of waste generated in America has nearly tripled. Our society, including consumers, corporations and governments, must think proactively about reducing our impact on the environment. Although recycling has been embraced by much of the American population, many changes need to be made in the near future to keep up with the increased population which, in turn, creates more garbage and trash. Americans should continue to recycle, but should also make better choices about the products they buy, the packaging involved, and the mode of disposal. Many artists have utilized discarded objects and created artistic masterpieces. These artists, including Lee Bontecou, have inspired people through their art, as well as bringing to mind the use of “found” materials in their work. The idea of using repurposed items in artwork can be applied to activities in the classroom. Students would not only have the opportunity to create art, but would become aware of the impact everyone can have on the environment if responsible choices are made with disposable items.
I strongly agree with Pope Francis that if we teach younger generations not to be wasteful and show them how to be resourceful, then it won’t be such a struggle in the future. "Education in environmental responsibility can encourage ways of acting which directly and significantly affect the world around us, such as avoiding the use of plastic and paper, reducing water consumption, separating refuse, cooking only what can reasonably be consumed, showing care for other living beings, using public transport or car-pooling, planting trees, turning off unnecessary lights, or any number of other practices.” (211). There are so many new ways to help reduce our use of natural resources that if from a young age we are taught these methods then we could help save our planet. “All of these reflect a generous and worthy creativity which brings out the best in human beings. Reusing something instead of immediately discarding it, when done for the right reasons, can be an act of love which expresses our own dignity.” (211). Again, I agree with the Pope that recycling and reusing makes you feel good because you are making an active contribution to reduce climate
One of my personal goals for the project was to learn as much as I could about the sustainability issue facing us. I did this by participating in all of the projects that were done throughout the semester. The main project that occurred during the semester was the personal sustainability goals that we each set for ourselves. While doing the actions that we pledged to do, we learned different things about sustainability that we never knew before. One of the things that I learned was that, at Clemson, it is hard for students who want to recycle to be able to recycle. There are not the necessary facilities nearby our student housing to place our recyclables. I also learned that some actions that should be done to be sustainable are hard to do in the society that we live in. One of these activities that we do is the needless driving that Americans do in general. Since we live in a moving society, it is sometimes hard to do. An easy thing that everyone can do is to recycle some of his or her wastes. This can be done for most people at little or no extra effort than just throwing your trash away.
Dobson further states that the purpose of green con-sumerism is to distinguish “need from want.” The laborious role of a true green society becomes the ability to formu-late strategies that define and reestablish the relation-ships between production and consumption. Without limits to our consumption, catastrophic consequences are inevita-ble for the environment and those who inhabit it. Such af-ter-affects of technological misuse include global warming, deforestation, pesticide poisoning, ozone depletion, acid rain, and species loss. Hence, solutions to remedy these by-products of limited consumption are the basis for con-troversy among people in present day society.
STATE THESIS & MAIN POINTS: I’m going to persuade you that going green is one solution you could do to help improve the environment by first explaining the problem, then by explaining the factors responsible for pollution, and lastly by listing ways that can help solve this problem.
Going green is a fantastic idea for Mingo Central High School because every day someone complains of how scandalous and destructive our world is. Everyone needs to come together and start ways of cleaning up the world and making it a healthier place to live. There are many trash cans around the school; therefore, it would be fantastic to have a recycling can to place all the plastic, paper, and other items that can be recycled in them. It would really be pleasant to see every student get together and clean up our school—not only for a cleaner school environment, but to save and like I said, make the world a better as well. The school could save a ton of money to buy other things needed for the classroom if everyone stepped in and helped make it eco-friendly. Recycling, going paperless, saving energy, educating, and avoiding plastic are all great ways to give back, and also make our school a cleaner place.
‘Being Green’ means making decisions that are more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible that can help in protecting the environment and preserve natural resources for present and future generations.
The environmental issues in today's world are growing more serious by the day. As a result, it is increasingly important for the schools and colleges to teach good environmental habits. Have you ever seen a student or teacher take a sip of water and then throw the plastic cup away? This is not a good habit. Here at Edmond women's college I think we must taking action to lessen our impact on the environmental. One way is to stop making plastic cups available to the student.
In this context, the present state of the environment can be changed by thinking about how different it will be in the future if no efforts are put to make things right. The present generation requires ultimate leadership and citizenship that entails thinking ecologically and can understand the connection between human and the natural systems. This generation should have the ability, courage and will to act. (Leanne Claire et al., 2012). The above features can be installed into this generation by education. There is also various evidence that shows how education can change the present state of the environment education including Curriculum organization. Where teachers provide education that can modify the present and future states of the environment and as the curriculum involves about understanding the current environment (ACARA, 2016). By having a curriculum that sees sustainability as a way to support and teach student’s sustainability, will produce professionals that are environmentally conscious and will help in changing the present and also the future (ACARA, 2016). Such a proper curriculum will produce professionals that are environmentally conscious and will assist in changing the present and also the future (ACARA,
Through my research, I came over with few ways we can make our campus green. I also came across the issue of cig...
People should know the negative impact throwing away a water bottle or newspaper, purchasing meat from the grocery store or consuming gasoline has on the environment, and many do not. By informing society about how their decisions affect the environment, we can help save our planet and change our attitude toward the land we live on, the water we drink and the air we breathe” and truly show respect for the stuff that we depend on. The United States produces “about 8.25 billion tons of solid waste each year” (Russell 1). People do not realize the impact they have on our planet and the environment. When people throw anything in the trashcan, they are contributing to the destruction of our planet.
The moment I chose to major in Environmental Engineering, a thought flew to the front of my mind: “I should probably start living more green life if I want to study this subject.” Since that moment two years ago, I have attempted to move my life towards a more environmentally friendly alternative. If there is one thing this shift has taught me, it is that living green is not easy.