State of the World Impressions

Below are the 3 issues that made the biggest impact on me during the State of the World presentations:

1. Water in a Sustainable Economy - I thought it was so interesting to find out that more than 70 percent of our water is used for things like food and for agricultural purposes, in attempt to help those who are in need. The other 30 percent is used for personal sanitation, drinking, and industry purposes. I was really surprised by these numbers, it really speaks volumes for how vital water really is.

2. The Challenge of Sustainable Lifestyles - This topic really interested me because especially with the state that our economy is in, people really need to live within their means. Sustainability requires limits, because in order to survive we must conserve. People always want more and are never satisfied with what they have and purchase unnecessary items. This has obviously lead people into a world of trouble and the words foreclosure and bankruptcy have become an everyday conversation.

3. Rethinking Production - The idea of being able to produce goods and transport them in an environmentally-friendly manner would make a huge different in the environment. Many people don't realize that something as simple as using recycled materials can make such a dramatic difference because production is done in mass quantities.