Open Learning

12. Consumption

Review class discussion points

Required readings for this week: Jackson, et al: Ch. 11 / Robertson: Ch. 13

Additional assignments for this week:

Watch these short videos on the story of stuff, finding game-changing solutions and making demands for justice. How does this information relate back to your consumption habits, and your feelings about the culture of material consumption?

Are you on track?

  • Up to date on your required reading?
  • Tracked your intention today?
  • Watched your videos for class?
  • Almost done with your service-learning project?

Credit: Lea Rekow, FGCU Colloquium/A sustainable future, originally published at BifrostOnline, December 2019 (CC BY-NC-SA)

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