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Choices for Sustainable Living Discussion Course
Michael Begg's avatar

Michael Begg

RIT Tigers (Rochester Institute of Technology)

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Michael's actions

Consumption and Economy

Visit a Waste Management Facility

I will visit a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

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A Call to Sustainability

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a movie about a sustainability issue I would like to know more about.

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Consumption and Economy

Learn About Alternatives to the GDP

I will research alternatives (like Gross National Happiness) to measuring economic livelihood and the health of a nation.

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A Call to Sustainability

Talk To Others

I will tell 3 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.

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Consumption and Economy

Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

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Consumption and Economy

Watch a Documentary

I will watch one of the films suggested in the additional resources and discuss it with friends or family.

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A Call to Sustainability

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

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Consumption and Economy

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

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Consumption and Economy

Support Local Businesses

I will buy from local businesses instead of shopping online.

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  • Michael Begg's avatar
    Michael Begg 10/20/2020 11:48 AM
    Some of the smaller stuff is really easy to do! Since I have gotten to know the area decently, I was able to get connected with people who recently had last harvests from their gardens and a good friend of mine raises bees and chickens so I got some locally sourced eggs and honey! The genesee greenway trail is also very close by and easy to access and learn more about its historical connection to the canal! 
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