Bag It!
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- The document summarizes the movie "Bag It" which discusses the negative environmental impacts of plastic bag use and questions the effectiveness of recycling. - It discusses how the main character Jeb talks about how plastic bags harm the environment and cities. Later, it discusses the effects of chemicals in children's products. - The evaluation of sources in the movie finds that while statistics were provided, they lacked citations making their credibility uncertain. Interviews also sometimes lacked expertise. The film aims to encourage reducing plastic use but may not have convinced all viewers due to lacking opposing views.
Bag It!
- 4. Whatyoumissedfromthe video? Summary: - How Jeb, the main character, discusses the negatives of plastic bag use, and how it negatively effects the environment, and cities alike.
- 5. - “Bag It” also covers the effects of recycling, and if it actually has a positive affect on the world. - Later, it discusses the effects the chemicals in lotions, shampoos, and even toys in young children, for example discussing the studies that relate BPA to ADHD in children. Whatyoumissedfromthevideo?
- 6. What is the message of the film? SIMPLIFY Don't use as much plastic. Don't buy as much pre-packaged food. Re-use what you already have. Look at the ingredients in products before you purchase.
- 8. Source Evaluation: Interviews - The interviews were incredibly persuasive. - They were from mostly reliable resources, for example: - CEO of Geneplast - San Francisco Department of Environment. - Director of the Pacific Institute - President of Seattle City Council - Natural Resources Defense Council - National Geographic Explorer
- 9. Source Evaluation: Interviews Problems with their sources: Very few qualified people who were interviewed actually used statistics to support their argument Many just stated their opinions, which were not as persuasive.
- 10. - Interviewed Peter Cayote with regards to the importance of the environment. Why is he a bad source? He is an actor, not an environmental expert. Source Evaluation: Interviews
- 11. Source Evaluation: Statistics - The statistics that were used were phenomenal. They were very strong statements, such as, “Each person used 800 pounds of plastic per year.” Why did the not live up to their full potential? - If we don't know who said them. How do we know if it is credible? They were not cited. MLA Format
- 21. Istruthdependentuponplace,culture, andtime? Truth is not dependent on place, culture and time. The truth is always the truth, even if it is unknown. What does change is how people want to perceive, or pursue the truth. - For example, if there is a truth that someone wants to remain unknown, they can deny it, also known as selective ignorance.
- 26. Effects *It is necessary to act like you are the role model for everyone. *Human choices flow from generation to generation, and country to country. *Your choices effect not only yourself, but others from many different ages and backgrounds.
- 27. PartV Conclusion
- 30. FollowUp Formoreinformationon“BagIt”Clickhere - For more information on the biotechnology surrounding plastic bags, click here - For information about other countries who have banned plastic bags, click here Toseeifrecyclingisreallyworthit, clickhere