Reflection

I’m continually amazed at how mistaken I was about what sustainability is all about.  Before my research, I would have said it’s about buying something made from organic material.  Now, if you would have asked what that meant, I could not have explained it myself.  The most important thing I learned this week is the Cradle 2 Cradle approach.  I had no idea that you could create a product that would be good for the environment when you are finished with it as the fabric that Roehner produced.  What a great concept, being able to sell their scraps to local gardeners as mulch. Then on the other side, Patagonia using recycled plastic bottles to make their product.  Keeping the closed loop cycle and not ever having waste. I can make a more informed decision about the clothing that I choose to purchase.  I have already starting talking to my family members about what I am learning and hopefully they will be informed consumers.  I love both of these concepts and want to know more companies that are using the Cradle 2 Cradle approach.  I would like to know more about how to get this message out to the general public. Knowledge is power.