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Voluntary Simplicityfocuses on simplifying our lives as a way to make room for
meaningful and nourishing activities while living lighter on our Earth.
This course addresses the distractions of
modern society that keep us from caring for ourselves, our relationships, and our environment.
Example
Discussion Question:
Consider how your life would be if you lived with less. Is this idea attractive to you?
Does the idea cause anxiety?
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Healthy Children, Healthy Planet allows participants an opportunity to discover ways to create meaningful family
time and healthy environments for children.
The course is intended to help people understand how the pervasive effects
of advertising, media, and our consumer culture can influence a child's view of the world and explore ways to develop a
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Global Warming: Changing C02urse |
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Global Warming: Changing C02urse offers you and opportunity to explore the history and science of global warming,
personal values and habits as they relate to climate change, and personal actions to curb the effects of global
warming.
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Discovering a Sense of Place focuses on knowing and protecting our place on Earth.
This course will offer you an opportunity to consider the potential benefits of having a deeper sense of place.
Example Discussion Questions:
How would you describe your feeling of responsibility for the land in the
neighborhood or the area where you live?
What factors have contributed to that feeling of responsibility?
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Exploring Deep Ecology examines our relationship with our Earth through
the lens of different Earth-centered philosophies and traditions.
This course will offer addresses core values and how
they affect the way we view and treat our Earth.
Example Discussion Questions:
How would you describe the "ecological self"?
What non-human characteristics are part of your identity? |
Choices for Sustainable Living explores the meaning of sustainable living and the ties
between lifestyle choices and their impact on our Earth.
This course will offer you an opportunity to discuss how life choices,
such as what we eat, can have an impact on our Earth.
Participants will also learn about practical personal and community
activities that will help us to live more sustainably.
Example Discussion Questions:
Can you think of a principle
for example: ethical or ecological) that helps guide you in making decisions?
What is the principle? How is it helpful?
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The Natural Step for Communities is designed for those who want to better understand what
sustainability means and for practitioners interested in introducing or expanding sustainable development in their
communities.
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Globalization and Its Critics helps participants understand the institutions,
processes and effects of globalization.
The course will offer you an opportunity to examine how personal choices affect
globalization.
Example Discussion Question:
If you shop in a small, locally owned business or a large, chain "box store", is there a qualitative difference in the experience?
How would you describe it?
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If you want to start a course in your neighborhood, center of faith or workplace, contact Sustain
Dane. We will guide you through the process and provide support and information to get you started.
