FMLY1012 Unit 10 New - note of unit 10 PDF

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Unit 10: Material economy and social development in the age of globalization: The story of stuff. Goals and objectives of the unit: After watching required videos from the story of stuff project website you should be able to:

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Define material economy and its parts Analyze the impact of consumerism on social development Examine the role of government and corporations play in promoting consumerism Identify examples of workable solutions to promote social development locally and globally

Required videos: Leonard, A. [storyofstuffproject]. (2007). The story of stuff [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GorqroigqM Leonard, A. [storyofstuffproject]. (2013). The story of solutions. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpkRvc-sOKk

Required learning activities: Watch the Story of Stuff video The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the material economy and its 5 parts. The video provides the connections between a number of environmental and social issues. The goal of the video is to promote social development and to create a more sustainable and just world. Please watch the video and download reading and discussion guides, footnoted script, facts and glossary from the story of stuff project website to ensure you are well-prepared to answer any quiz questions about the video. Please answer possible test questions as well as take notes on major facts and concepts discussed in video while you prepare for test.

Watch the Story of Stuff video The Story of Solutions is a video that provides some answers on what can be done to change the consumer behavior and promote social development. It is a follow-up movie from the story of stuff. Anne Leonard uses some examples around the world on how to make economy respond to needs for all people and protect environment. You can watch the video online or read the annotated script here to prepare for the quiz.

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When you purchase a product, what are the “costs” that are not included in the price? What is materials economy? How many synthetic chemicals are in commerce today? How many of synthetic chemicals have been tested for human health impacts?

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How many of synthetic chemicals have been tested for synergistic impacts? What are synergistic health impacts? What is the most toxic food with the highest levels of toxic contaminants? In how many ways do toxics leave the factory? People living in certain places for centuries are mentioned at least in two places in the text. Find and discuss What does it mean to externalize the costs What is the golden arrow of consumption? What percentage of the materials flow is still in use 6 months after production? What is the difference between planned and perceived obsolescence?

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What is economic growth and how is it measured? What is GDP and why is bigger usually considered better? What is the problem with making maximizing GDP the goal? How does Annie Leonard define a “game changing” or “transformational” solution? What is the GOAL acronym? What are some examples of game changing solutions? What is collaborative consumption?

Optional learning activities Watch the Story of Bottled Water video

This informative video (The story of bottled water) which was released on World Water Day ( March 22nd , 2010) is about why people started drinking bottled water and the problems that such practice create for social development. It is another American-based video, but almost all of the facts contained in the video are relevant to Canada. This video also discusses the bottled water industry's attacks on tap water and its use of seductive, environmental-themed advertising to cover up the mountains of plastic waste it produces. Please answer possible test questions as well as take notes on major facts and concepts discussed in video while you prepare for test.

Watch the Story of Cosmetics video The Story of Cosmetics examines the use of toxic chemicals in people’s everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. The video reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways people can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and towards safer alternatives. The video is also part of the project of stuff series and is designed to raise consumer’s awareness that they read what is printed on product labels to avoid possible negative health implications.

Watch The Story of Electronics video The Story of Electronics video takes on the electronics industry’s “design for the dump” mentality and champion’s product take back to spur companies to make less toxic, more easily recyclable and longer lasting products. This seven minute video is another nice take from the American anti-consumerist

campaigner Annie Leonard that complements her ongoing series of The Story of... videos. If you want more information on any of the videos please feel free to go to the story of stuff webpage and download all extra added information which answers some of the questions the video raises. Things like 'How does my e-waste end up overseas?" or "Which companies are making good progress?". Hopefully by watching all videos you can see how material economy can influence social development and you have more broader perspective on what stuff is needed to promote social development and where consumerism can hurt global social development Enjoy learning!...