Reflection...

After participating in all the readings for this week and interacting with my blog buddies I have come to realize that in order to achieve full sustainability, you have to do some thorough research. Many people think that just because they recycle, they are completely sustainable, but they do not think about the chemicals being used to break down these items which are emitted into the air. Even the Patagonia retail store has not thoroughly researched their efforts toward sustainability by using recycled water bottles for sweaters that can be harmful to the skin. Everyone must consider the life cycles and how they are effected in every aspect of design and production. Being informed about how production effects our ecosphere is very important in order to achieve full sustainability. I believe this is something that should be taught to children at an early age when they learn about the different life cycles, because then they will be able to carry the importance of sustainability throughout their daily life and future careers. After learning the importance of up cycling, down cycling, and the effects of contaminants, I hope to find my own way to design things in interiors that will mimic the earths lifecycles from beginning to end. I also hope that I will be able to make minor changes in my everyday life that will make a difference.