Week 2 Reflection

After pondering this weeks assignment I think the most important thing I learned was that Method products were C2C certified. It was comforting to discover that my personal products are eco-friendly and easily available for purchased. It's a daily reminder of how simple it is to be good to the environment. This week was useful and relevant to me because I am becoming more aware of the products I purchase and the chemical I use. I now only use Method soap and dish soap and am beginning to find used furniture for my new apartment next year. Hopefully, with last weeks knowledge and the future weeks to come I will look for C2C certification or other merchandisers that apply the economically friendly protocols. Knowing that eco-friendly products are not as difficult to come buy as I suspected I want to learn more about what businesses are using up-cycling or waste=food steps. The fact that Target, Lowes, and other companies that carry C2C certified products really bothered me. Having eco-friendly sets yourself apart from competitors which makes you unique and offers something new, consumers want new. With further research I would like to understand why these corporations have not included these facts in there commercials or any promotions. It is important that my future career gives back to the community so I will also begin to research potential internships and jobs that are relevant to my Apparel Merchandising major as well as uphold the ideals that McDonough and Braungart are so passionate about. It takes a few significant details to make a job your own.