UVM Eco-Reps Program Blog

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Getting Down with Sustainability-Blog Meets Blog

Eco-Reps~

I would like you to find a Sustainability blog online. Write a brief description of the blog site, pros/cons about the site, and if you would recommend the site to someone who knows nothing about Sustainability.

Happy writing!

Ky

Wednesday, September 08, 2010

10 Myths About Sustainability

Hello Eco-Reps!

Here is your first blog assignment. I would like each of you to pick one of the 10 Myths about Sustainability and write a brief explanation about why this is a Myth. Try to be creative in your thinking and act as if you are explaining this to one of your hall mates who has no idea what 'Sustainability' is all about. Have fun !!

Ky

10 Myths About Sustainability

1) Nobody knows what sustainability really means

2) Sustainability is all about the environment

3) Sustainable” is a synonym for “green

4) It’s all about recycling

5) Sustainability is too expensive

6) Sustainability means lowering our standard of living

7) Consumer choices and grassroots activism, not government
intervention, offer the fastest, most efficient routes to
sustainability

8) New technology is always the answer

9) Sustainability is ultimately a population problem

10) Once you understand the concept, living sustainably is a
breeze to figure out