Q3 Benchmark reflections

What value do we see in the biodiversity and natural resources of the earth?

Biodiversity and natural resources are vital for ecosystem services, economic activities, cultural values, scientific research, sustainability, climate regulation, and ecosystem resilience. Their conservation is crucial for human survival, prosperity, and the health of our planet.

What human actions are associated with altering earth’s natural systems?

Human activities such as deforestation, pollution, overexploitation, climate change, introduction of invasive species, and land use changes have significantly altered Earth’s natural systems, impacting biodiversity, ecosystems, and their services.

How can individuals, communities and or nations live more sustainably?

As a whole society could consider the future more. If they did so, they would use resources in a more sustainable way if there was a risk that resource would no longer be available in the future. We could put laws and regulations in place so that we can monitor our harmful behaviors.

Reflection: How did this project deepen your understanding of sustainability?

This project helped me understand why so many people refuse to ‘go green’. It is very expensive, and most people aren’t able to afford such a sustainable lifestyle, therefore the people who are able to afford it aren’t making much of a difference because the majority can’t afford.

What information about your chosen industry surprised you most? Why?

The thing that surprised me the most about the transportation industry was the amount of good buses actually bring by carrying so many people and running so many of them. In reality it’s helping keep those cars off the streets. It surprised me because I always saw buses as a big pollutant. I didn’t think about the pros and the tradeoffs.

How did you contribute to your groups project? Provide specific examples. What were you proud of, in terms of your overall project?

I did the research part of the project, and I did the slide show presentation. On top of that I created a logo and a business card that could show that our business was really legit. I also helped paint the bus. I’m really proud of the bus and the way the slides came out because I spent a lot of time on them.