1 - Oil Spill Bioremeditation Laboratory Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read the Oil Spill Bioremediation investigation manual. This lab will enable you to simulate the bioremediation of

Running head: SUSTAINING BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEMS 0

Sustaining Biodiversity and Ecosystems 

Vernessa Combs

SCI 207

June 22, 2020

My ecological footprint reduction project has encountered both success and obstacles. During the first few days of implementation I have discovered that some of my project goals are in direct conflict with my daily habits. Foremost, I learnt that driving for me has become a habit that is very difficult for me to relinquish. I had a hard time learning about the almost non-existent public transport system in my community. I also found that it was a great inconvenience and time consuming to carpool with other people.

Nonetheless, I have encountered some success with my project. Once I implemented the plan to sundry my clothes rather than using the drier, I realized that keeping a strict schedule allowed me to be more involved in the process and adjust my habit towards environmental sustainability goal. I have also been able to recycle more responsibly by using the correct disposal bins for each category of waste product. When it comes to spending less time in the shower, the implementation is a work in progress since as I have realized that some days I conserve water and on other occasions I am completely unaware of my goals. I have learnt that it is quite easy to give up on the ecological footprint goals due to inconvenience and lack of adaptability. I am realizing that formed habits are hard to change or adjust.

In the second week of class I have learnt about sustainable agriculture. Previously, I was unaware that the agricultural practices of the current generation are actually making our food and water supply harmful. On the other hand, sustainable agriculture allows for consumers and producers to adopt alternative and sustainable methods. What stood out in particular is that

sustainability requires resources which the community is not willing to input and utilize. People’s lives are comfortable the extent that it is an inconvenience to change for the better. Humanity is conserved with present challenges as opposed to taking steps to prevent future misfortunes.