Preparation 1. Watch the short video Plastic Oceanhttps://youtu.be/ju_2NuK5O-E (

Preparation
1. Watch the short video Plastic Oceanhttps://youtu.be/ju_2NuK5O-E
(Warning, there is an image of a deceased bird’s insides, contact instructor if you opt out of watching for alternate posting requirement).
2. Calculate your Plastic Footprint https://www.carbonfootprint.com/plastic_calculator.html
Instructions
Part 1
1. What is something that is something you took away from the Plastic Ocean? This could be something that you learned, your overall impression, how it affected you, etc. Briefly describe for your peers. [5-8 sentences]
2. Calculate your plastic footprint. What is your footprint? What is your initial impression – were you expecting that, surprised, etc.? Where do you find that you use more plastics than you’d like? What changes could you make to help reduce the plastics that you use? Are these changes reasonable/achievable? Why or why not?
(Note: There is no judgment here, every person’s situation is different, and different folks will have different footprints. Please be mindful of this when interacting with peers).
Response Expectations – Part 2
After writing your post, go on to read your peers’ posts. Read and then reply to TWO peers.
Reply to TWO different peers. In your reply, pretend as though you are having a conversation, and write a meaningful reply.
To include: either a followup thoughtful question, with a reason as to why you are asking this, or additional factual information with a reason as to why you have chosen to add this.
You are not limited to two replies, you can make as many as you’d like.
You are not required to reply a second time to folks leaving you comments, but it would be nice to answer their questions.