Overview
Summarize the post .
For each discussion activity, you are responsible for posting a reply to at least one postings made by your classmates.
After you have made your original post, read some of the posts from your classmates and construct THREE reply post of 100-150 words that responds to THREE of your group-mate’s original posts. Your reply post should be written such that it does one or more of: identifies something that you find especially interesting or insightful about your classmate’s original post; poses an engaging and relevant question and/or builds on the ideas from your classmate’s original post; raises a real-life experience or observation that you feel would be relevant to illustrate or help further develop an idea or point in your classmate’s original post.
Please note that you will need to make an original post before you can read and respond to your peers’ posts.
Some points to keep in mind:
- Be clear and to the point in your postings.
- Edit your work. Your posts should be coherent and use proper grammar and spelling.
- Keep postings to 100- 150 words. Quality is better than quantity.
- Contribute your own thoughts about the material you have read.
- Support your thoughts by referencing the readings used, and references used in post below or other outside literature.
- Raise additional questions or points of discussion to stimulate further discussion.
- If you have questions, show that you have already tried to find a solution.
- Respect the viewpoints of your peers. Ask for clarification if you don’t understand a point. Assume good intentions.
- Use the proper terminology introduced in the course readings.
- When using literature in your postings, make sure to provide references in proper APA 7 Style.
- Show respect and sensitivity to peers' gender, cultural and linguistic background, political, and religious beliefs.
- You are strongly encouraged to take the time to review the following documents on writing quality discussion posting and on taking roles in discussions.Taking a role in online discussion.Taking a Role in Online Discussions Below are some roles that anyone in an online discussion can fulfill in order to help move an online discussion forward in productive ways. See if you can determine what role is required in your online discussion and then write a message that takes on that role. Devil's Advocate • Takes opposing points of view to those currently under discussion Pollinator • Travels to other groups, reads their postings and summarizes points made in other groups not made in home group. Facilitator • Comments on the groups process (e.g. “Perhaps we should all remember to put a subject line in our messages.”) • Encourages others to participate, • Starts a thread or an idea on the topic, if the discussion lags. Summarizer / Discussion Weaver • Summarizes the discussion for the group at specific intervals in 1 or 2 short paragraphs. Usually summarizes twice per week or if the discussion lags • Reminds others about what has already been discussed. • Asks the group what issues have been concluded and what ones are still to be discussed. • Relates ideas in posted messages to one another. Researcher • Assumes responsibility for looking at what is available on the net, journals etc. and brings ideas back to the group. Responder Replies to others and builds on the ideas of others. This is a role that everyone in the group must perform for every discussion.
- Help others feel safe about participating;
- Show curiosity and willingness to experiment;
- Make or raise issues that are relevant to the current focus of the class;
- Offer support for arguments; and
- Take into consideration the ideas already offered by others.
- And quality (insight and critical analysis) of your contributions Additionally, intellectual and thoughtful (i.e., you need to demonstrate that you have thought about the topic).
- The reply to a peer's post should not just agree or disagree with their statements. Instead, respond in a way that expands on the peer's question and ideas by incorporating relevant material from the textbook, unit, and media sources.
- Your response should provide new insights or perspectives, referencing the course content to deepen the conversation and encourage critical thinking.
- Word count: 400-600 words maximum.
POST-1 (Nukey Oyeleye )-
When we talk about environmentalism, it’s easy to highlight the “green” actions we take such as bringing reusable bags, buying secondhand, or avoiding plastic. But underneath those choices, self-interest often plays a major role. We live in a consumer-driven society, where marketing constantly encourages us to buy more, even when we know it's not environmentally responsible.
I’ll be honest: I’ve bought things from Instagram ads that I didn’t need. Brands use “sustainable” buzzwords or eco-friendly packaging to make products feel like ethical purchases, but that doesn’t always mean they are (White, Habib, & Hardisty, 2019). I’ve convinced myself that fast fashion is okay if I wear an item “enough,” even though I usually don’t. I'll admit, there have been several times I bought clothes or trendy pieces that end up collecting dust in my closet. This kind of rationalization is exactly how self-interest influences our behaviour—it makes us feel better about choices that might not actually align with environmental values.
This leads to a bigger question: How can we claim to be environmentally conscious while continuing to participate in systems of overconsumption? The reality is that individual actions often conflict with environmental ideals because consumer culture rewards convenience, novelty, and instant gratification (Harris, Roby, & Dibb, 2016). And it’s hard to escape that influence when it's embedded in everything from social media to peer pressure.
But awareness is a starting point. I’ve been trying to pause before making purchases and ask: Do I need this, or do I just want it for the moment? It’s not about being perfect, because perfection isn’t realistic in a capitalist system. Instead, it’s about being mindful and reducing unnecessary consumption where possible (Dobson, 2007).
Ultimately, environmentalism has to move beyond surface-level actions and consider how self-interest shapes our behavior. We can’t fully address climate issues if we don’t reflect on our own role in them. Change begins when we’re honest with ourselves—and willing to shift the way we think about what we buy.
References Dobson, A. (2007). Environmental citizenship: Towards sustainable development. MIT Press. Harris, F., Roby, H., & Dibb, S. (2016). Sustainable clothing: Challenges, barriers and interventions for encouraging more sustainable consumer behaviour. International Journal of Consumer Studies, 40(3), 309–318. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijcs.12257 White, K., Habib, R., & Hardisty, D. J. (2019). How to SHIFT consumer behaviors to be more sustainable: A literature review and guiding framework. Journal of Marketing, 83(3), 22–49. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022242919825649
POST-2 (Marshall Deschamps)-
In today's consumer-driven society, our choices are often influenced by self-interest. This has led to behaviors that may conflict with environmental sustainability. The article "Too much stuff: can we solve our addiction to consumerism?" from The Guardian highlights the pervasive nature of overconsumption and its environmental impact. The author describes visiting a Denver landfill, where 800 trucks deliver waste daily, creating a new "mountain" of trash every two years. This vivid imagery underscores the scale of our consumption and its consequences.
Consumerism is driven by psychological marketing tactics, encourages individuals to purchase items they may not need, such as the latest smartphone or fast fashion. While these purchases may offer temporary satisfaction, they contribute to environmental degradation through resource depletion and increased waste. The article suggests that while individual efforts to reduce consumption are important. It is systemic changes that are necessary to address the root causes of overconsumption.
Reconciling self-interest with environmentalism requires a shift in values. By prioritizing long-term well-being over short-term gratification, people can make choices that align with both personal interests and environmental sustainability. This may involve embracing three main things: minimalist lifestyles, supporting sustainable brands, and advocating for policies that promote responsible consumption.
In conclusion, while self-interest often drives consumer behavior, it is possible to align personal desires with environmental responsibility. By making informed choices and supporting systemic changes, individuals can contribute to a more sustainable future.
References:
Colwell, C. (2023, November 28). Too much stuff: can we solve our addiction to consumerism? The Guardian. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/nov/28/too-much-stuff-can-we-solve-our-addiction-to-consumerism
Pope Francis. (2015). Laudato Si': On care for our common home. Vatican Press.
Steinberger, J. K., et al. (2020). Scientists' warning on affluence. Nature Communications, 11(1), 1-10.
POST-3 (Avery Helm)-
Back in 2022, when Shein was all the rage, out of curiosity, I had downloaded it. A few scrolls deep turned into a cart that was full of cheap, trendy clothes that I truthfully didn’t need. Eventually, word about their labour practices and environmental footprint started circulating, and I deleted the app almost instantaneously. Although even now, just because it has left my phone, that doesn’t mean it has gone away. If anything, the fast fashion industry and other cheap apps remain very prevalent in society today.
Similar to Shein, apps like Temu have joined the consumerism rotation, throwing their ads around left-right-and-centre. One of the biggest scams of our generation is advertisements labelling their products as “environmentally friendly” or containing “eco-friendly” packaging; this is a phenomenon known as greenwashing (SmartSolve, 2024). However, in light of all the scams and in response to this highly deceptive form of marketing, the European Union (EU) introduced the Green Claims Directive, which essentially requires companies to provide scientific proof for any environmental claims they make (European Commission, 2023). This is a great step towards holding corporations accountable, and it also exposes just how widespread and unchecked greenwashing has become.
It’s very tempting to say we can reconcile environmental consciousness with self-interest. After all, who doesn’t want to believe that buying a reusable cup or shopping from a “green” brand is enough? But deep down, I don’t think we really can, at least not without being honest about how deep the logic of consumption runs in all of us. Self-interest, as we live it in a capitalist, hyper-marketed world, is rarely neutral. It’s shaped by algorithms, corporate greenwashing, and a system that makes it easier to buy new than to repair, to upgrade than to opt out.
Something that I’ve come to realize through this course is that environmentalism is not just about personal lifestyle choices; it's extremely political. Once calling for systemic change, environmental movements have been incorporated into larger policy frameworks, which are frequently framed in terms of sustainability and global cooperation. For instance, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN are an ambitious and vital attempt to address environmental degradation while fostering things like justice and economic prosperity. However, attempting to balance all three at once can cause strain. While the SDGs offer an important framework, their implementation often reflects the same economic systems that drive environmental harm. Although they may seem like progress, policies that promote green consumption or voluntary corporate commitments may not be sufficient in the absence of enforceable laws and structural adjustments. Going beyond individual action and advocating for policies that make sustainable choices more widely available, reasonably priced, and accepted, such as public investments in repairable products, renewable infrastructure, and community resilience, is absolutely necessary to balance self-interest with environmental values (Griggs et al., 2013).
So, maybe the real question is not necessarily whether we can reconcile the two, but whether we’re actually willing to challenge what self-interest even means. Is it about instant gratification? Or can we really start seeing our future well-being, our health, and our shared planet as self-interest too? I’m still trying to figure that out myself. But I do know one thing: the answer is not in my shopping cart.
References
European Commission. (2023, March 22). Proposal for a directive on substantiation and communication of explicit environmental claims (Green Claims Directive). EUR-Lex. https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52023PC0166
Griggs, D., Stafford-Smith, M., Gaffney, O., Rockström, J., Öhman, M. C., Shyamsundar, P., ... & Noble, I. (2013). Sustainable development goals for people and planet. Nature, 495(7441), 305–307. https://doi.org/10.1038/495305a
SmartSolve. (2024, January 13). What packaging is environmentally friendly? Breaking down sustainability terms. https://smartsolve.com/news/what-packaging-is-environmentally-friendly-breaking-down-sustainability-terms/
LABEL POST -1 AS (Nukey Oyeleye )
Post -1 summary reply WRITE in 9-12 lines also add personal opinion it should be personal opinion about other post and also add creative attractive question. Do not use AI AND CHATGPT AS MAM HAS SOFTWARE TO DETECT EACH AND EVERY LINE . She has software to detect each and every single word.
LABEL POST -2 AS (Marshall Deschamps)
Post -2 summary reply WRITE in 9-12 lines also add personal opinion it should be personal opinion about other post and also add creative attractive question. Do not use AI AND CHATGPT AS MAM HAS SOFTWARE TO DETECT EACH AND EVERY LINE . She has software to detect each and every single word.
LABEL POST-3 AS (Avery Helm )
Post -3 summary reply WRITE in 9-12 lines also add personal opinion it should be personal opinion about other post and also add creative attractive question. Do not use AI AND CHATGPT AS MAM HAS SOFTWARE TO DETECT EACH AND EVERY LINE . She has software to detect each and every single word.
Grading criteria is
Criteria A+ Discussion Post
Reply
Post
(4-5 points)
- All response posts engaged classmates in further dialogue on the topic. The reply to a peer's post should not just agree or disagree with their statements. Instead, respond in a way that expands on the peer's question or ideas by incorporating relevant material from the textbook, unit, and media sources.
- Your response should provide new insights or perspectives, referencing the course content to deepen the conversation and encourage critical thinking.
- Word count: 400-600 words maximum
- Length guidelines met; writing clear and compelling; poses an engaging and relevant question and/or builds on the ideas from a classmate's original post OR raises a real-life experience or observation relevant to illustrating or further developing an idea or point in a classmate's original post. Help others feel safe about participating; Show curiosity and willingness to experiment; Make or raise issues that are relevant to the current focus of the class; Offer support for arguments; and Take into consideration the ideas already offered by others. Generally try to avoid using "I agree" style statements and focus your follow ups on adding and expanding to the discussion.
criteria:
- Knowledge: Demonstrating understanding of the unit’s material, including the integration of the textbook, unit modules, and assigned media.
- Originality: Offering new ideas, perspectives, and critical reflections.
- Critical Thinking: Analyzing and synthesizing course concepts in the context of the media.
- Clarity of Communication: Ensuring that ideas are clearly articulated, well-structured, and easy to follow.
- Quality and Conciseness: Providing thoughtful, concise responses without unnecessary elaboration.
- Timeliness/Frequency: Posting both the initial discussion and the responses on time, and actively engaging with peers.
- Citation and Referencing: Correctly citing and referencing all sources (textbook, unit modules, and media) in APA format, with no outside sources used.
Grading Rubric
The following rubric will guide you on how your discussions will be evaluated.
Criteria | Excellent 58 - 60 points |
Knowledge | The reply post integrated evidence directly from the required reading, unit modules, and assigned media to support a clear and thoughtful position on the topic of discussion. |
Originality | The reply post introduced new ideas or perspectives to the discussion, demonstrating deep engagement with the topic. |
Critical thinking | The reply post included an original, thoughtful question that stimulated further group discussion, expanding on the unit material and media. |
Clarity of communication | The reply post clearly explained concepts, theory, and/or research introduced in the unit, media, and textbook. Ensuring that ideas are clearly articulated, well-structured, and easy to follow. |
Quality of writing | The reply post paraphrased information from the required reading and were appropriate for an academic audience, with few spelling or grammatical errors. Post(s) display an excellent understanding of the required readings, video and underlying concepts including correct use of terminology. Postings should integrate no outside resource only internal readings provided in course material to support important points and extend the learning of the group.
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Citation and Referencing | The post correctly cited sources using APA style for in-text citations and a reference list, without errors. |
Conciseness | The reply post adhered to the 100-150 word count exactly requirement. |
Overall Score | Level 10 |
58 and Above |
Readings are as follows:
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Readings are as follows:
I have attached the pdf in order reading1 AND reading 2 PDF AND reading 3 PDF AND reading 4 PDF , reading 5pdf, reading 6 pdf , reading 7 pdf and DOCX NO –8 IS THE GRADING RUBRIC PHOTO.
READING-1 Chapter 4: Making Sense of Earth's Politics (very very important reading
Dryzek, J. S. (2022). The politics of the Earth: Environmental discourses (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. https://www.vitalsource.com/en-ca/products/the-pol...
Reading –2 Chapter 6: Environmental Governance in Canada
pdf (very very important reading
VanNijnatten, D. L. (Ed.). (2024). Canadian Environmental Policy and Politics: Moving the Green Transition Forward (5th ed.). Oxford University Press Canada.
Reading –3 Chapter 7: Environmental Law for a Just Transition
pdf (very very important reading
VanNijnatten, D. L. (Ed.). (2024). Canadian Environmental Policy and Politics: Moving the Green Transition Forward (5th ed.). Oxford University Press Canada.
Reading 4- Unit 06: Administrative Rationalism – The Politics of Command and Control
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Sharma, A. (2025). “Unit 06: Administrative Rationalism – The Politics of Command and Control” [Course Content] University of Guelph.https://courselink.uoguelph.ca/d2l/le/content/9670...
Reading-5 Wherry, A. (2024, September 21). The issue isn’t the carbon tax—It’s climate change. CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/climate-change-carbon-tax-poilievre-singh-1.7329954 (very very important reading very very important reading
Reading-6 Policy Options. (2023, December 7). Carbon pricing is not to blame for Canada’s affordability challenges. Policy Options. https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/december-2023/carbon-price-affordability/ (very very important reading very very important reading
Reading-7 Shang, B. (2023). The poverty and distributional impacts of carbon pricing: Channels and policy implications. Review of Environmental Economics and Policy, 17(1), 64–85. https://doi.org/10.1086/723612
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DOCX NO 8- GRADING INSTRUCTION AND GRADING RUBRIC VERY VEYR VERY VERY IMPORTANT DOCX HAS TO BE FOLOWED (in the form of image)(very very very important)
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suggestion. given by mam Improvement - Generally try to avoid using "I agree" style statements and focus your follow ups on adding and expanding to the discussion and respond in a way that expands on the peer's question or ideas by incorporating relevant material from the textbook, unit, and media sources.
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only these sources which i have provided you have been provided in post for post1 and reference for post which are provided only those no outsource has to be used.
First analyse the post -1 and then write the reply post-1 (intext citation should match with reference and no outsource has to be used).(REFERTNCES USED BY FOR POST 1 SHOULD ONLY BE SUED FOR REPLY POST1)
First analyse the post -2 and then write the reply post-2 (intext citation should match with reference and no outsource has to be used).REFERTNCES USED BY FOR POST 2 SHOULD ONLY BE SUED FOR REPLY POST2)
First analyse the post -3 and then write the reply post- 3(intext citation should match with reference and no outsource has to be used). (REFERTNCES USED BY FOR POST 3 SHOULD ONLY BE SUED FOR REPLY POST3)
write reply post -1in 110 words exactly.
write reply post -2 in 110 words exactly.
write reply post - 3 in 110 words exactly.
Ihave attached the grading rubric for student reply post.