World Changing 1-7

1. Bright Green Computers

The fact that our computers are made of things that harm the environment is a great deal of concern to me. In this section, the amount of energy and hazardous, not recyclable materials were discussed. The fact that the only thing that needs to be done to change how our computers are so harmful to the environment is a change in materials and design makes it seem like it should already be done in a more correct manner than it is today. To make computers with renewable materials would be amazingly better for the environment. The designers and inventors need to be able to put all of their knowledge together and then can come up with new ways for making our computers.

2. Doing the Right Thing Can Be Delicious

Fast, easy, and cheap food is always there and very convenient. But the fact that when we eat these foods, they have been pumped full of chemicals, makes them so risky to our health. When food is grown on an organic farm, there are no chemicals used, and instead of the farmers using things to change the environment, they are using things to help the environment grow crops. With no chemicals used, the food is also much healthier for us. Also the process of locally grown organic food is much more of an investment mentally. You can know the farmers and you learn new ways to cook the food. Sure, it may not be a “fast” food, but it can become just like second nature, and a much healthier alternative, not just on a personal level, but also for the world.

3. Brands

Logos have taken over the world. A brand logo on anything is a walking advertisement for the company, as well as a social indicator of our personal being. The fact that the most popular companies have done horrible things to people and the environment is quite strange, but the reason they still are able to do well is because of their emotional connection to people. Sure, Nike used sweatshops and treated the people horribly, but they still make good shoes, and have a social connection to everyone. The fact that companies need to put logos on everything is starting to get backlash by some. I think that the more people realize that the logo is not important, then they will make wiser choices with the way they spend their money.

4. Art Meets Technology

New technology changes the way we live in the world. There are numerous new inventions now that can remove us from reality and put us into a different world. For instance, sounds of relaxing music while you walk around a busy, hectic city. These are all things that someone creative came up with, and change our lives completely. Sure, it may not seems like art, but the fact that there is a change in the environment makes it differ from reality. New ideas change our lifestyles, and even if it just means that someone is hearing different sounds while walking, it still is an altercation of reality.

5. Furniture and Home Décor

Most of our furniture in our houses is harmful to us. We buy them thinking that they will last a few years, until they get warn out or we want to redecorate. The fact that most of the materials we get our furniture from is not that great for the environment is not what is on our minds when we buy these items. The paint, stuffing, wood, metal, and plastic are most items have harmful materials for our health. If we can get the mindset that we need to buy things that will last and be healthy for the world, and us we could skip these problems. Using certain types of trees instead of the ones that are rare. Making sure we chose the correct items makes a huge difference in our lives.

6. Conserving Water

Living in the Great Lakes area, you do not see a shortage of water. The fact that most of the world is water makes you think that the world will never run out of water, and you can use as much of it as possible. But that idea is far from the truth. Living is a place with luxurious pluming, we waste water. There are simple new designs that allow us to use less, but still have the luxury of a nice shower or sink. The fact that they have showerheads and faucets that use less water, but use air to make it flow seems like a simple idea that everyone could switch to. Using less water is important, and along with that recycling water is also an idea. To me, I think the idea of air-powered faucets and showerheads seems like a great way to not only save water, but to employ people do make interesting new designs as well.

7. Knowing What’s Green

When we buy certain things, we assume that they are safe. The fact that companies have very low standards to live up to is very sad. Companies put harmful materials in items all too often. What also is happening is that false logos are made to seem like they are made up to a certain standard, when in fact, they just resemble the real thing. The problem that we have with the things we buy is that we just want something while it lasts, and as soon as it is old and warn out, we are ready to replace it and the old just get thrown away. Some believe that having instructions for things to be properly disposed of would make it too hard for us to do, but I think that if we really thought about how much we really do waste, we would be willing and able to properly take care of our things, and in return the world would be better off.