Go to the following web site : http://www.worldwatch.org/pubs/goodstuff/           due 10/03/08

Either download the Good Stuff Article or read it online. To download, you have to register (it’s free), and sign up for news from Worldwatch. If you’re interested in staying informed about environmental issues, this is definitely worth doing.  Either copy this page into MSWord, and type your answers, or print this page and write your answers in neatly. You will turn in this sheet along with the group worksheet. 

First, read the Introduction and the Glossary of terms.

1. Ecolabeling and Green Procurement are two related ideas. How can they help reduce the negative environmental impacts of consumption?

2. Extended Producer Responsibility and Product Take Back are also related concepts. Discuss two products that you use that you would like to see these concepts applied to, and explain why.

Choose one of the topics (the list from appliances to bicycles) that interests you or applies to you and your lifestyle. Answer the following questions.

 3. What are the major environmental impacts (i.e. air pollution, water pollution, toxic compounds that effect human health, loss of wildlife habitat, etc.). resulting from the production, consumption, and/or disposal of your chosen product? Summarize in your own words.

   4. What are some of the encouraging trends or changes taking place that will lessen the negative environmental impacts of the product you chose?

 5. How does this information or issue effect you, personally?