Project Summary: QUESTION: Living in a Disposable World PROMPT: Have you ever stopped to consider how many things you use regularly that are intended to be limited or one-time use? Most commercials on television are advertising products that are not built to last but are built to last only a short time and be thrown away and, quickly, replaced. Think about how much our waste stream could be reduced if we made and purchased things that were made to last and be reused over and over, not just used once and thrown away. What products do you use and discard? For your post this week, consider these questions: Select a disposable product that you use regularly. What are the environmental costs of the product, as you understand them? What reusable alternatives are currently on the market? Are those alternatives available in your area? If so, why do you choose the disposable? Your initial response (200-300 words) should include a personal reflection of your own habits with disposable