The Evolution of My Environmental Conscience
I have never critically thought about the impact of my choices as a consumer before taking this class. However, this class has truly taught me about the gravity of our current environmental situation. Even though personal changes will not do much to fix the climate crisis, they are better than nothing. The way I think about personal change and action has definitely evolved since taking this class. At first, I believed that it isn’t worth putting in personal effort if the impact is small or close to nothing. However, now I realize that small change is better than nothing and it can do a lot to alter one’s mindset and the mindsets of their peers. Overall, I think I have become more environmentally conscious as a consumer, a student, and in general, as a person. First, I have become a more conscious consumer to some extent. I personally love shopping, but now I consider necessity before I purchase an item. If the clothes in my closet fit, and if our fridge is stocked for the week, th...
