Foundation Information
Many of the products we use are one time use items that have a large impact on our earth. By using multi-use or reusable items we can eliminate unnecessary waste. Consider cloth napkins and cloth towels instead of paper products. Shopping locally and purchasing “in season” products creates an overall reduction of fossil fuels, need for transportation for out of area products, and maintenance of an unsustainable ag system which utilizes water, labor and energy at expensive rates. Consider using alternative transportation whenever possible instead of single rider or short distance trips to eliminate dependence on fuel.
Individual Impact
For Sonoma State Residents to be aware of the products they are using and the impact they have on the earth. Using reusable grocery bags and water bottles, bartering/trading or buying gently used products, local purchasing- farm to table, community gardening, using alternative transportation- economic benefits of using less gas, walking, increasing bike usage, carpooling, public transportation.
Learning Tools
Student will use reusable bags when going to the grocery store, Target, Wal-Mart, and even the Mall in order to reduce the number of plastic bags. Students will be given resources about local farmers markets and shopping “in season”. Students will be encouraged to shop at the “made by Seawolves” store.