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In class on June 6th we watched a video on a cycle that humans go through and how wasteful we are as human beings. It showed a diagram how we as consumers go from sitting on the couch and watching a TV ad, to going out and buying the product, to then using the product to finally then toss it. The video said we throw out and stop using 99 percent of what we initially buy. That is a scary statistic. I know the video has made me more conscious as a buyer. We always buy in the moment and don't consider the lasting effects in making the purchase. When I shop I always do a need verses want before making a purchase. We all go through our "stuff" very fast, but instead of just throwing our purchases out we need to be more conscious of recycling. Recycling whether it be donating to a thrift store or sending it to a designated place to be recycled. If we can make these efforts to change as a society, then we will be able to make a difference in ecosystem of our world. I know I am always conscious about recycling, but this brought it into a new light for me. I will definitely show people the video so they can make an effort to change their habits as well.