Assignment task:
This project revolves around the environmental issue of single-use plastic overuse, which contributes to marine pollution and environmental degradation. The action plan aims to reduce personal use of these plastics by the end of the term.
1. What opportunities or resources do you have that will make things easy for you as you seek to implement your action plan? Provide at least 3 detailed examples. Include citations as appropriate.
2. What hurdles might you need to overcome? What might hold you back as you seek to implement your plan? Provide at least 3 detailed examples. Offer a potential solution for each obstacle. Include citations as appropriate.
3. List as many steps as you need to lay out a plan (add additional slides if necessary). Be VERY specific to your life and situation. Note whether any steps have been completed during the term:
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4. Indicate monetary expenses associated with your action plan. List each item, where it can be obtained, price and whether it is a single purchase or ongoing expense. (You may use a list or table format.)
5. What other costs or inputs are associated with your action plan? (Think time, energy, social, etc.). How will you manage these costs? Skills and personnel. What skills are required to implement your plan?
Do you have the skills yourself or will you hire out?
If you need to hire someone, who will you hire, how much will they cost, and when are they available?
6. List and describe milestones for each step, taking note of projected start date, dates to finish each step, projected end date and make a note of what the most time-consuming step(s) might be. You may choose to use a list or a table for this step.
7. What laws and regulations will impact your ability to implement your action plan? (for example: local and state laws, HOA regulations, organic designation, etc.) List each and describe how you will address