Please copy these questions into a word processing program, and type your answers. Go to the following web site : http://www.worldwatch.org/pubs/goodstuff/

Due Monday, 5/11

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.

First, read the Introduction and the Glossary of terms.

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

(4) 2. Extended Producer Responsibility and Product Take Back are also related concepts. Explain what they mean. Discuss one product 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.

 (4) 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 the product? Summarize in your own words.

(2) 4. What are some of the encouraging trends or changes taking place that will lessen the negative environmental impacts from the product you just discussed?

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