In the previous weeks I have primarily learned three key topics: various kinds of environmental dilemmas that face our nation today, how to design and create a blog header, and junking.
Each week as my class comes together to discuss environmental health we have been watching documentaries on subjects such as genetically modified crops, livestock factory farms, and the importance of water. What amazes me about all of these documentaries is that the primary concern is how we, as a nation, are really impairing the earth and it's natural essence. In both documentaries regarding livestock and modified crops researchers are revealing to us that since these organizations are becoming more fast-paced and quickly-expanding, by speeding up the natural reproduction of products, they are beginning to have negative health effects on the land and animals as well as humans! The final documentary discussed bottled water and how, unfortunately, our society is literally buying into the fact that bottled water is 'safer' and 'tastes' better than tap water. Though, in the documentary it was revealed that bottled water is not a commonly filtered and regulated for contaminants as city tap water is - meaning it's generally not better than tap water. I guess I would have to say the overall moral we can learn from these documentaries is: If it is not broken, or in this case if the current or natural process is working productively AND effectively, we do not need to fix or change it!
I am someone who really enjoys creating and crafting so this was a fun project to do! I have never used Picnik before so it was a great treat to learn about how to utilize this website. How the website works is you simply go onto the website (linked in this post) You may upload any photo you would like to edit, where you can change the photos size, crop it, or even chang its colors. After that you may add a border around the photo or add words onto it if you like. Once you're finished you may save the file. I feel this website is a great way to personalize any photos and give them a little extra 'pazzazz!' I hope you can tell by the looks of my header that I enjoyed the website!
Finally, this past week we learned about 'junking' - a process in which you collect old/unused items and create them into something new. For example, I had an old flute and had it made into a stand for a lamp!This is a great way to utilize objects that have already been manufactured and serve no current purpose. By doing this we are able to cut down on waste and reduce the demand for purchasing newly manufactured items, through which less goods need to be manufactured and thus decrease various pollutions these companies release into our environment. Another great aspect about junking is that you may create one-of-a-kind pieces and make your home more unique to your fashion taste! They also make great personalized gifts to give to others.
I realize the semester is over halfway concluded, yet, I feel as if I'm still just beginning to learn so many new environmental health issues and the importance of taking care of our earth. I cannot wait to see what the next portion of the semester has in store!
Finally, this past week we learned about 'junking' - a process in which you collect old/unused items and create them into something new. For example, I had an old flute and had it made into a stand for a lamp!This is a great way to utilize objects that have already been manufactured and serve no current purpose. By doing this we are able to cut down on waste and reduce the demand for purchasing newly manufactured items, through which less goods need to be manufactured and thus decrease various pollutions these companies release into our environment. Another great aspect about junking is that you may create one-of-a-kind pieces and make your home more unique to your fashion taste! They also make great personalized gifts to give to others.
I realize the semester is over halfway concluded, yet, I feel as if I'm still just beginning to learn so many new environmental health issues and the importance of taking care of our earth. I cannot wait to see what the next portion of the semester has in store!
