April 8, 2025

47 thoughts on “The Contemporary World – Sustainable Development

  1. In response to the engagement with sustainability content, I have committed to proactive steps as a college student. These include initiating lifestyle changes such as reducing single-use plastics and endorsing eco-friendly products. Additionally, I actively support greener policies, educate peers, and participate in campus projects to address environmental challenges. These aim to mitigate the impact of my actions on the environment.

  2. As a college student after I watch it this video enlighten me that I need to change something like lifestyle, usage of plastics greener place and proper waste management, attend seminars that will teach on how we help reduce this waste problem and attend eco friendly activities (planting trees, Clean up drive, etc.).

  3. To tackle sustainability issues I've caused, I'll begin by reducing my ecological impact. This involves using energy-efficient appliances, recycling diligently, and adopting a plant-based diet. I'll limit single-use plastics, choose sustainable products, and support eco-friendly initiatives. Educating myself on environmental challenges and sharing this knowledge will contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle. Small changes, such as using public transportation and conserving water, will collectively make a significant positive impact on the planet.

  4. As I learned about the actions that must be taken to achieve sustainable development, I realized how one action could significantly change the condition of our environment. As a concerned citizen, I would advocate for actions that can address the issues of sustainability that we have created, such as reducing plastic use, purchasing and consuming only what we need, and promoting innovative goods that can benefit our environment.

  5. As a college student, my initial action to promote environmental sustainability is to reinforce what i have gained from this lesson to my actions. Promote using eco-friendly and reusable materials, and minimize the use of plastics.

  6. The first thing I do as a student will be to familiarize myself with sustainable practices and alternatives. I want to teach my friends, family, and peers what I've learned after I've gained knowledge. I will promote sustainable practices in my community and inspire others to follow suit. The last phase is to work with my peers. By collaborating with other students, our educational institution will implement sustainability initiatives. This cooperative strategy could increase my influence and promote an atmosphere of environmental responsibility and also encourage my family and friends to do the proper practices and alternatives.

  7. As a college student, I can contribute to sustainability by staying informed about environmental issues and spreading awareness. I'll participate in campus initiatives, minimizing waste, and adopting eco-friendly habits to collectively reduce our environmental impact. Integrating sustainability into my academic pursuits and advocating for institutional policies are key aspects of my commitment. Through collaboration, innovation, and advocacy, I understand how important it is for me to play a part in creating a sustainable future.

  8. Being aware and knowledgeable is the first thing I can do as a student to promote sustainability. Recognizing the challenges posed by environmental issues is the first step towards developing solutions. By being mindful, I can change the way I behave and make choices that are better for the environment. These days, I make a conscious effort to use less plastic by substituting paper and reusable bags for plastic ones.

  9. As a student, I can fix the problems I've caused for the environment. I'll learn how to do things that are better for the Earth and share that with others. Using less, recycling more, and joining groups that care about nature can help me make things right again.

  10. The first step I will do, to become a more environmentally and sustainably conscious individual, is to learn more about sustainability and deeply reflect on myself about what I can change or improve. Then, i will take action and implement changes in my lifestyle to reach that I goal. Starting with small steps such as reducing my use of single-use plastics, endorsing and using eco-friendly products, recycling items that can be repurposed, and other such self-improvement that can be feasibly done immediately. And then, I will be moving to a more proactive approach such as educating my peers, encouraging my family, and joining initiatives inside and outside the campus to promote and bring awareness to sustainable development.

  11. After watching the lecture. I will help reduce waste by doing good management of my garbage and do some recycling so that it could help to minimize waste in our country. Additionally, I plan to adopt a more conscious approach to shopping, focusing on products with minimal packaging and opting for eco-friendly alternatives. By embracing a sustainable lifestyle, I aim to contribute to a healthier planet and inspire others to make similar choices.

  12. I would solve problems concerning sustainability by reducing the amount of non-biodegradable wastes I generate, such as using disposable plastics. I would also reduce the power used by my household by trying to implement rules to reduce the time where lights and the airconditioning shall be turned on.

  13. Addressing sustainability issues that stem from one's actions involves taking responsibility and implementing proactive steps. Firstly, assessing personal consumption habits and reducing unnecessary waste can significantly mitigate environmental impact. Secondly, supporting and advocating for sustainable practices within communities or workplaces promotes positive change on a broader scale. Thirdly, educating oneself about sustainable alternatives and making informed choices helps in minimizing ecological footprints. Additionally, collaborating with others and engaging in collective efforts towards sustainability initiatives fosters a more substantial impact. Lastly, committing to long-term changes and continuously reassessing personal practices ensures a sustained contribution to a healthier planet.

  14. To address sustainability issues I may have caused, I can adopt a more mindful approach to my daily choices. This involves reducing single-use items by opting for reusable alternatives, such as water bottles and shopping bags. I can also be conscious of my energy consumption by turning off lights and electronics when not needed and investing in energy-efficient appliances. Waste reduction is crucial, so I commit to recycling materials like paper, glass, and plastic. Additionally, I'll make an effort to support local and sustainably sourced products to minimize my carbon footprint associated with long-distance transportation. By making these simple yet impactful changes in my lifestyle, I contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.

  15. After watching the video, i am committed to support the sustainability concerns. Embracing a commitment to support sustainability is a commendable and impactful decision that can contribute significantly to the well-being of our community and the planet as a whole. By changing your lifestyle to endorse eco-friendly products and preserving resources, you are taking proactive steps towards creating a more sustainable and resilient future.

  16. Sustainability has become a really important tool in the battle against climate change and other social, environmental and economic challenges. Given how crucial it is, I think that now is the time to make a change. To start with, I'll make sure to turn off any electric appliances or lights when I am not using them, reduce my water intake (take shorter showers), using less single-use plastics, and recycle whenever I can. Volunteering or promoting Environmental Organizations that aims to achieve sustainability can also be a big deal, whether it’s something small like participating in a community clean-up group, or promoting a large social organization with significant reach and impact. Taking initiatives to help in achieving sustainable development and environmental conservation can go a long way. It is up to us to make a change, and it is only right that we should make up for the things that we have done, for we owe it to ourselves and to the next generation to achieve sustainability so that we can bequeath our children a sustainable world that benefits all.

  17. Having viewed the video, I am dedicated to tackling the sustainability issues I've encountered as a college student. I've initiated changes in my lifestyle, reducing my use of single-use plastics, advocating for eco-friendly products, and conserving resources. Moreover, I actively endorse environmentally friendly policies, educate my peers, and engage in campus initiatives to mitigate the environmental challenges exacerbated by my actions.

  18. As a student, I am well aware of the constraints that I face in ideally solving the problems that I wish to address. So, I believe that learning and beginning the transformation within oneself is the first and most important step in assisting. By being knowledgeable about the difficulties that we are currently facing, we learn to speak up and discuss how we can all work together to change the world. Aside from that, I try to help by reducing the use of single-use items such as plastics. When I go shopping, I either bring my own eco-bag or carry all of the things in their original packaging since I refuse to use plastic bags. These are tiny sacrifices, but they can lead to great results.

  19. The first step of change starts at the home. I'll implement practical changes in my daily life. First, I'll reduce single-use plastics by opting for reusable alternatives and carrying a water bottle. Conserving energy is crucial, so I'll be vigilant about turning off lights and unplugging electronics when not in use. Additionally, adopting a plant-based diet or reducing meat consumption can lower my carbon footprint. Waste segregation and recycling will become habits to minimize landfill impact. Educating myself and others on sustainable practices is key, fostering a collective commitment to eco-conscious choices. Small, consistent actions can pave the way for a more sustainable future.

  20. To help improve sustainability, one can change their transportation habits by limiting fuel-based personal vehicles and going for public transportation, walking, or biking. Being with others can reduce the number of vehicles on the road, while planning routes effectively can result in less frequent trips and less fuel consumption. Participating in "car-free" days within the community can also encourage others to consider greener and more sustainable transportation alternatives. Overall, reducing personal vehicle usage and promoting sustainable transportation practices can contribute to a more sustainable future.

  21. My first step as a college student to promote sustainability is to apply the knowledge I learned from this class to use and spread it to others. Reduce the amount of plastic we consume and encourage the use of reusable and eco-friendly materials.

  22. As a college student, I am now more than aware of the state of the Earth, and how it is severely damaged. But, even so, back in like my shs days, I was already trying to take care of the environment I was in. I got myself a bicycle to exercise and to prevent commuting for short distances, I have put my trash on my bag when there's no trashcans, and more. But, to further my journey in this path, I would want to support my college and their environmentally themed events, and of course, do what I have always done.

  23. As a student, we must commit to positive change by educating ourselves, setting realistic goals, and modifying habits, engaging in sustainability initiatives, collaborating with authorities, and continuously refining their approach.

  24. As a college student, I'm trying to live a greener lifestyle. Using less, selecting more environmentally friendly modes of transportation, correctly disposing of waste, encouraging nearby eco-friendly companies, participating in campus initiatives to improve the environment, educating people about sustainability, and figuring out how to incorporate green concepts into my academic work. My simple efforts can have a significant impact.

  25. As a student, you can contribute to solving sustainability issues that you may have inadvertently contributed to by, Raising awareness, Reducing Consumption, Supporting Sustainable Incentives, Innovating, and being a responsible consumer. Remember, small individual actions, when multiplied, can have a significant positive impact on sustainability.

  26. As a college student, Simple actions, like reducing waste and adopting eco-friendly habits, contribute to environmental well-being. Making informed choices as consumers, supporting local sustainable businesses, and actively engaging in community initiatives amplify individual efforts.

  27. The fact that I am a student will enable me to address issues that I have brought about that relate to my sustainability. I will think about it and make changes to improve its sustainability, which I will undoubtedly use and that will benefit me in the future, by learning more about sustainability and examining the issues I am causing to harm it.

  28. As I watch the lecture ,being a student I will first educate myself about the sustainability issues and their impacts . Second, I will reduce or save energy and water use and minimize waste . Third, educate and promote to the others about the eco- friendly businesses and lastly, share and inspire the others by leading an example so everyone can do the same .

  29. As a college student, to maintain the sustainability in our world I'll be more responsible to conserve the used of water and electricity to reduced the carbon-footprint emissions, cooperate in programs like plantings trees and cleaning programs to maintain the environmental sustainability.

  30. My approach would be to identity first the actions that are unsustainable.the things that I should do to solve this issues are by reducing personal waste, conserving resources, and supporting eco-friendly practices. I believe that this actions can help mitigate sustainability issues.I will take small actions, like using reusable items and advocating for eco-conscious choices to start a trend that will lead for betterment of everyone.

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  31. as a college student, i avoided using single use plastic, and using washable bags instead of plastic bags, and re-using plastic bags if we ever have one. and use a more durable containers for food instead of using plastic cups and spoons.

  32. As a student I can tackle the concerns about sustainability by simply caring for the environment more this means lessening my carbon footprint, reducing plastic use, opting for more environmental friendly options in my products that I use. Also adding more to the environment by planting tress, having my own garden and stuff like that.

  33. As a student, it is our role to protect our mother nature by keeping the environment clean, throwing in the right trash, proper use of electricity whether at home or in public places and especially joining organizations connected to the care of nature.

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    As a student, knowing and addressing the problem will be my first step. By addressing the problem, I can come up with a solution that can benefit not only for me but to the society as well. Today, we're living in the modern era so this is an opportunity to educate the future generations on how to not waste food and agricultural resources. Also, I can use this opportunity to share some of my knowledge on how can we lessen plastic waste and on how manage it properly.

  35. As a student, my lifestyle choices might have caused sustainability issues. I am assuming accountability by assessing my behaviours and implementing adjustments to lessen my influence on the environment. This involves decreasing the amount of single-use goods I use, using less energy, and selecting environmentally friendly modes of transportation. In addition, I'm determined to reduce waste by using less water and recycling and composting. I'm choosing wisely and supporting businesses that use sustainable practices as a responsible consumer. In addition to actively participating in initiatives to promote sustainability within my student community, I am actively educating myself about environmental issues and looking for alternatives. I promise to implement constructive changes for a more sustainable future because I understand how important it is to keep getting better.

  36. After the video, As a college student and a person in the community tackling the environment sustainability I myself to promote sustainble environment ill use the Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle such as collecting trash in the hallways in our school I believe that with little things that i do can make big things if we do it together.

  37. After watching this lecture, I realized that the little things that I do in order to solve problems concerning sustainability have a bigger and more crucial impact than what I thought. A simple gesture like proper disposal of garbage is very easy but not everyone does this. As a student and a citizen of this world, I will maintain on doing this type of habits for the sake of our beloved nature.

  38. I can actively advocate for the recycling of bottles and initiate comprehensive clean-up campaigns that actively engage young individuals. This approach serves to foster a heightened understanding of the crucial importance associated with preserving and upholding a clean environment.

  39. Becoming more sustainable starts with being informed and aware of environmental challenges. By staying knowledgeable, I can make better choices and take actions that positively impact the environment. Currently, I am actively reducing my plastic consumption by opting for eco-friendly alternatives such as reusable bags and paper bags.

  40. After watching this lecture about sustainable development I learnes many things about biodiversity and Ecosystem Services on how our ecosystem is degraded and also about the changes on ojr climate which can cause damage to our ecosystem and can bring harm to us so it's very essential for us to know this kind of things to be conscious and to be aware that we need to take actions on what we'll do to sustain our ecoystem and for it to be stable.

  41. As a college student, i don't think i have the money to invest machineries or something else that could possibly improve sustainability in our society but i will try to do some of the simple steps towards sustainability as shown in the video to at least contribute. And i will encourage other people to do so.

  42. As a student, it is important for me to educate myself first about things concerning sustainability. By doing this, it will help me develop different strategies that I can use to contribute for the betterness of the future. As the time goes on, the knowledge that I can gain will be applied in helping the environment to achieve solutions .

  43. I can start by being mindful of my energy usage such as turning off lights and electronics when I am not using them, and letting my family know to consider using energy-efficient appliances. When it comes to waste, I should follow the reduce, reuse, and recycle, and cut down the usage of plastics in my everyday life. Support sustainability by choosing eco-friendly products and businesses and consider using public transportation or biking to reduce my impact on the environment

  44. As a student at Colegio de Muntinlupa, I acknowledge the environmental challenges we face and recognize the importance of personal responsibility. While I may not have all the solutions, I believe that leading by example and initiating change within myself is a crucial first step. I actively reduce my use of one-time plastic products, such as bringing my own eco-bag when shopping. By raising awareness through conversations, organizing events within our school community, and collaborating with local initiatives, I aim to inspire sustainable practices. Sharing knowledge about the importance of sustainability and engaging in policy advocacy further contribute to a collective effort. In simple actions and small sacrifices, I see the potential for meaningful change towards a more environmentally conscious future.

  45. What can I do? Well, as a student, we should begin to informing ourselves well through data gathering, developing questions and solutions. Simple policies like Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle; Water and Energy Conservation will help in sustaining the environment. With enough knowledge, we can now educate and encourage other people to contribute in making our surroundings better.

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