Author Archives: youngcivility

There are many people who believe the world is ending soon. Could there be any truth to it? If I were Earth I wouldn’t be very happy with us and I may produce catastrophic storms to wipe out humanity myself. … Continue reading →

This week I did not have an epiphany. I was actually quite confused by this reading. It was difficult to stay focused on and the difficult to see writing did not help.  I believe I understood the general concept that … Continue reading →

This week my epiphany came during our EcoView discussion on more Cradle-to-Cradle concepts.  The concept that seemed most beneficial discussed a manufacturer that has discovered a way to make fabric out of trash such as plastic bottles and snack wrappers. … Continue reading →

This week I did not have an epiphany but added more interesting facts to my sustainability knowledge.  This week EcoView was very informative and random with discussion of funerals, weddings and spider made bullet proof vests. EcoView remains beneficial to … Continue reading →

This week my epiphany came during the EcoView discussion.  The new and innovative ways young designers are using to make garments in a sustainable way is inspiring.  Previously I felt like an apparel industry focused on sustainability would mean a … Continue reading →

My epiphany this week occurred by being introduced to the idea that not all people have the ability to think ahead of the current moment and goals.  I myself find it very easy to plan into the future and imagine … Continue reading →

This week my epiphany came while my group and I were discussing our midterm project topic.  I then realized that the fashion industry does not only contribute a large amount of waste through the fast consumption of clothing.  The methods … Continue reading →

This week we heard from Kirsi Niinimakai. A textile print designer from Finland turned sustainability advocate and teacher.  She enlightened us further on her research of what causes people to form attachments to items and use them frequently or for … Continue reading →

Over the last month of studying sustainability, I have been struggling with my love of fashion and the more decision to be sustainable.  I thought that being sustainable meant I needed to buy fewer clothes or keep the clothes that … Continue reading →

This week the various changes that Wal-Mart has made and plan to make in the future, to become a sustainable company was introduced in discussion. This was surprising as well as encouraging to discover.  With Wal-Mart being such a large … Continue reading →