Update on our Collaborative Consumption Project

Since we have started this project, it has definatly shown me all of the waste in our school. But, better yet, it has shown me that we can start to make a difference, as shown by the responce from ideas with the school store.

One of the big things I have learned is that the students are not closed to the idea of recycling, but just need a little more encouragement. This shows me that not only are these students are not the stereotypical, not caring teenagers.

As a team member of the Collaborative Consumption, I can confidently say that I have contributed the idea of trading in unused supplies at the school store and I am the webmaster of out Collaborative Consumption website. Unfortunately, because of the school web control, I am currently unable to access the website to update/add to/maintain it. Once our website is allowed to be accessed again, I will be able to upload the new data that was collected by my classmates about teachers' wants and unneeded materials.

At this point, I believe that I will keep Collaborative Consumption with me. Although I have always recycled and usually purchase used items instead of new, I will see what I can do to further embrace Collaborative Consumption. Perhaps I can even encourage others to adopt the ideals of Collaborative Consumption through my example.

To go to our Collaborative Consumption website, click here.  (Please note that since our site is currently blocked by our school, it may not be up to date as of right now.)