Being able to do this Kahiau project it was truly an eye-opening experience. This project allowed me to gain so much knowledge and allowed me to see what really goes on in not only our community but globally. Throughout our Kahiau Project, it made me think that we really need to step it up. What I mean by that is that people need to open there eyes and see what is happening to our oceans and the life below water. People in our community donʻt realize that the smallest or the biggest piece of trash they leave around them, goes straight into the ocean. Also they donʻt realize that if they keep on leaving there trash around, there will soon be no ocean to swim, relax, and have fun in. Another thing that I learned throughout this project is that there is not a lot of awareness about ocean pollution, which is why it is our kuleana to bring awareness to this issue. We need to show leadership and educate the future generations about this issue, so that they can continue the kuleana of taking care of our oceans. Overall, this Kahiau project went the way we were striving for it to go. There were some bumps in the road throughout this project, but we got what we need to get done. This year long project really helped me to see what I might want to educate people about in the future!
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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. |
AuthorAloha! My name is Kilinahe Akana-Phillips and Iʻm in the 10th grade at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama. This weebly website is being used for my World History kahiau project. I will be updating frequently on the journey of me and my groups kahiau project. Mahalo! Archives
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