Ecological intelligence is determining whether something is "green" or environmentally friendly. This includes thinking about how the product is made or whether its truly recyclable. Ecological intelligence thinks outside of the box when it's faced with that little recycle sign or the big bold "go green" logo.
- How does this article connect to our project’s Essential Questions?
For the first question, it's why aren't people living sustainably?
Well, this article fully proves a reason why we are not living more sustainable. In article #10 of "10 ideas changing the world right now" people are buying shirts that say "Made of 100% Organic Cotton". Little do people know that there is a huge story behind it. It states that the T-shirt could be dipped in industrial chemicals and it takes a lot of energy to create that shirt (such as using many gallons of water to grow the cotton) How can we live sustainably if people are lying to us?! Also, to add from our schools campaign about the Starbucks cups, it says its made of more recyclable material, but it still can't be recycled! First of all, we should we waste material that can be recycled to make an object that we can't even recycle.
For the second question, how can we convince them to do so?
We need to embarrass the public. Especially the ones who don't know that there are huge lies behind what and what can't be recycled. We need to let people know that just because we have clothes that say "Go green!" doesn't mean that they are truly environmentally friendly. To convince people to live sustainably, this article can be used to release the information about what Ecological Intelligence is. If people obtain Ecological Intelligence, more people would bring their own cups to Starbucks, meaning Starbucks would lose usage of their cups and would resort to getting fully recyclable material for their cups.
- How high is your ecological intelligence? Give an example of ecological intelligence in your life.
My ecological intelligence isn't very high. To be honest, I usually do not scan cups or products to see if its recyclable. In fact, I barely know what I can and cannot recycle. But, ever since the sustainability project, I have. I have been looking at every detail on cups, paper bags, plastic and much more. It's not enough though. I still get confused on what to recycle and I'm constantly asking people if its recyclable. Also, I don't usually buy clothes that say 100% organic cotton or anything like that. I just go out and buy whatever fits. It's confusing to determine what steps I can take to live sustainably if companies are lying to us.
1 comment:
I liked how your post was very honest and straighforward. it was also cool how you included a link to a related article. I could definatly relate to the last question you awnsered.
also, nice picture :)
.shaelyn
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