Final Project – Essay #2

LSC 1103                                          Final Project – Essay #2  

The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard demonstrates the problems that consumerism is having on our planet.  We are all concerned about global warming, but no one wants to actually stop consuming. Our consumerism uses up resources, pollutes the planet, poisons humans, destroys species, keeps people in poverty, and contributes to global warming—all without really making anyone happier. 

Write an eight hundred word essay (600-800 words) outlining the problems caused by consumerism and discuss possible solutions. Include at least one paragraph which describes the situation in the UAE. Mention the UAE’s carbon footprint and discuss reduce, reuse and recycle and pollution reduction.

• ·         Write an interesting (high-level) introduction. You may mention the Story of Stuff video.
• ·         Identify the problems associated with consumerism. (You should have six sub-  headings) = five + Consumerism in the UAE
• ·         Discuss the possible solutions.
• ·         Describe what is being done to reduce the problem in the UAE.
• ·         Write a strong conclusion.
• ·         Bibliography: There should be a minimum of 4 sources. For higher grades                   you would be looking at 6 - 8 sources.

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·         There must be four in-line citations. Use APA format. All Sources should be in your bibliography! 

Write between 600 and 800 words approximately.

The more work you put in the higher the likely grade. 

Any plagiarism will result in a mark of zero for this assessment.