We are starting off the topic on Environmental Sustainability with the Story of Stuff! You would have watch this video in class (it is 20+ minutes) and the class would have done a simple discussion based on what you have seen.
Now as you go home, write down the thoughts you have in answering the following questions. This reflection should only take up 1 writing paper.
Question 1:
From the video, list and explain one part about the "materials economy" that does not surprise you but you now realise is very wasteful in terms of rationalization of resources. (make a point and elaborate on it in about 50 words)Criteria for Q1:
Reflection on why "we can't see the environmental damage": 5m
Question 2: (requires reading of http://www.yesmagazine.org/issues/the-human-cost-of-stuff/annie-leonard-more-than-a-mindful-consumer)
"We can't avoid buying and using stuff. But we can work to reclaim our relationship to it. We used to own our stuff; now our stuff owns us. How can we restore the proper balance?"
What kind of problems do you personally feel you have to overcome to try to be a "thinking consumer"? Is this still about being a "consumer"? What has citizenship got to do with environmental sustainability?
Pen down your thoughts about this as you read Annie Leonard's article for inspiration. Write this down in about 1 page (without leaving lines)
Criteria for Q2:
Reflection on personal lifestyle: up to 5m
Reflection on materials economy: up to 5m
Reflection on sociology of consumption: up to 5m
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