Rough+Work

What we want to discuss:

1. What is the Great Pacific Garbage patch? (Andrea) 2. How is it formed and discuss why is it getting worse? (Andrea) 3. How has plastic effected the ocean? (Shelly) 4. Why is it effecting our eco system? (Shelly) 5. What is plastic, why is plastic widely used, and the problem with plastic (Amanda) 6. Research bio-degradable plastic (Marijana) 7. Research major plastic companies

How are we going to attempt to solve this problem? * because it is physically impossible to clean the mess completely, we can try to reduce the effect (taking a back door approach * by targeting a specific individual who has control in a major plastic corporation (maybe convince them to use bio-degradeable plastic)

 What we have to do: **PART 1:** Group: Cultural Transformation Research Assignment and Communications Strategy (15% - Due March 3rd)Group forms around common concern, conducts background research on social issues (approx. 2000 words), and outlines communication strategy (message, target demographics and media used); posted to course wiki for review.

