What are some examples of how Capitalism & corporate economics (Walmart/Walgreens/Target, etc) is creating challenges in your own island, community, state, nation that relates to this UN Goal / Issue?Every big corporation you can think of is capitalist. Corporations such as Walmart, Walgreens, Target, etc promote the use of plastics. Plastics are one of the many ocean pollutants in the word. With big franchises using plastics and non-recyclable packaging and products, it promotes littering in a way. Although it is not the fault of businesses that people are not disposing of waste properly, you can eliminate the temptation of littering by using recyclable packaging and products (if possible).
Why is this something to consider: Do you see a specific (friends or family you know) with a personal connection to these issues that connect with poverty or other social challenges (and please try to find at least one) - what/who is it and why? I do know people who have connections with poverty due to the lack of employment in Hawaii. I have family and friends who are living paycheck to paycheck because the rate of pay is not supporting them enough. I have family members who have to work more than one job to provide for their family. There are homeless people everywhere in Oahu because they can't afford the cost of living here and might have mental illnesses. There is not enough housing in Hawaii for everyone, which is a problem because we are low in supply but high in demand. What, if anything, are you learning about how economic trends impact your Global issue and how has your understanding of the impacts of it perhaps influenced the way you see your group topic as a worthwhile challenge or problem to be addressed? People everywhere in the world use plastics, non-recyclable, or non-reusable items. If more people would be invested in making new products that are biodegradable or reusable, it could lower the amount of waste in our waters and oceans. The manufacturing businesses could then make these products possibly using eco-friendly power sources. Big corporations, businesses, and franchises could find ways to sell, promote, and market eco-friendly products. I understand that the use of plastics is found throughout the globe, but if we were able to reduce the usage of plastics and use eco-friendly products and materials it would lower the amount of waste in our oceans.
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What are some examples of how IMPERIALIZATION / GLOBALIZATION is creating challenges in your own island, community, state, nation that relates to this UN Goal / Issue?
An example of imperialism and globalization in Hawaii, is the foreign groups of people who come here to vacation and have fun. With more people coming here, the more trash and waste. People tend to leave waste on the beaches and on hikes to waterfalls, all affecting Hawaii’s water sources. Why is this something to consider: Do you see a specific (friends or family you know) with a personal connection to this (and please try to find at least one) - what/who is it and why? Hawaii, especially O’ahu, can be over-crowded in certain parts of the island. In Waikiki, it is full of tourists that do not know anything about our culture. The ocean pollution in Waikiki has caused beach erosion and trash to be found in the water and sand. I know people who have visited and tried to pick up after themselves, it does not hurt to remind others to pick up their trash. What, if anything, are you learning about Imperialization/Globalization and how has your understanding of the impacts of it perhaps influenced the way you see your group topic as a worthwhile challenge or problem to be addressed? Learning about imperialization and globalization has broaden my perspective of ocean pollution and how to bring awareness. It has also helped me understand history from Hawaii and around the world and how it relates to the animals and corals under the sea. It deepened my knowledge of imperialization and globalization by able to connect it to Hawaii, to other countries, and to other people groups. |
About the AuthorMy name is MacKenzie Dela Vega. I am in tenth grade at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama. Archives
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