by Admin | Apr 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
In the first journal, I said, “I never thought much of what this course was supposed to be like, I imagined that it was a course that would be credited towards our major. I do not recall ever hearing the word “Colloquium”, but now I know that it is a...
by Admin | Apr 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Initially, I began this class with very little knowledge of environmental sustainability, my ecological footprint, how much damage we have inflicted on our ecosystem and environment, and the true effects of our actions. During this course, I have realized that...
by Admin | Apr 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
COVANTA is a world leader that provides sustainable waste and energy solutions to businesses and industries. Instead of delivering the trash to landfills, the EfW facility at COVANTA offers an alternative to businesses globally. To create valuable energy, they process...
by Admin | Apr 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
The book, “A Sustainable Future Readings”, discussed the importance of sustainability and how we can incorporate sustainable values and practices into our lives. I was assigned the topic; environmental racism. Institutional racism influences local and land...
by Admin | Apr 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
I volunteered my time at the ECHO Global Farm for service learning hours in this course. ECHO stands for Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization. It is a non-profit organization founded in the 1970s, initially serving Haiti. The foundation of ECHO is located in...
by Admin | Apr 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
I am planning to do my service-learning hours at ECHO Global Farm. The foundation of ECHO is located in Cape Coral, where they sustain international agriculture. This organization educates farmers on the tools and techniques required to grow nutritious foods all...
by Admin | Apr 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Jo Hughes is a member of the Estero Island Historic Society. The Estero Island is 7 miles long and one mile wide. The Coloosa’s built shell mounds in the area, one of which is located at Fort Myers Beach at the end of Connecticut Street. There is a house built...
by Admin | Mar 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Where Are We Now? Modern society has definitely benefited humans and our way of life. We can live longer healthier lives, deaths by violence are decreasing, and technology allows us to advance, but at what cost? Though our industrial system allows us to live the way...
by Admin | Mar 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
My discussion is on section 1 of the Earth Charter; “respect and care for the community of life, principles 1-4 Recognize that all beings are interdependent and every form of life has value regardless of its worth to human beings”. The first part describes...
by Admin | Mar 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
One of the most applicable principles in the Earth Charter is the first principle; “respect earth and life in all its diversity”. This principle states that humans should acknowledge and be aware of the value and worth that every single living thing has on this earth....
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