(I missed some of the beginning of class)
Consumerism
Take first steps with assessing what we are doing and why we want what we want.
How do you responsibly de-clutter?
Shopping responsibly- taking own bags, in Wales shoppers are charged for each plastic bag
Organic/green products and life style seems to come with a high price. Make it tough for tight budgets.
Where is the balance between lower costs and lower expense for those who cannot afford products?
Easy to create anxiety, but is that hype so "organic/green" products are more easily marketed?
Genetic modification costs are high and creates tough choices for farmers (saving seed)
Consider where your meal came from.
TO DO
What resources have we found to help with ethical economic decision making? Post them.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Economics
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