9. Consumption of Natural Resources Our consumption is outstripping the planet’s creation of natural resources by 20%. (Ref: WWF, 2004)
10. Consumption per Person in USA “ Americans waste or cause to be wasted nearly 1 million pounds of materials per person per year.” (Ref: Hawken et al, 1999)
12. Ecological Footprint If we are not leaving a positive ecological footprint through outdoor education, where do we hope a reverse in human ecological impact is going to come from?
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19. Retrofitting the Suburbs for Sustainability Food security based on gardening Better health through a culture of home food consumption Economy through home food production and food preservation Firewood for sustainable and ethical energy Passive solar design combined with thermally efficient natural materials
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25. Unlearning “ The process that allows evolution to occur naturally by removing mental constructions that no longer serve human nature” - Patrick Mooney www.unlearning.org
38. Future Evolution of Outdoor Education? A paradigm shift can stimulate new growth The point is to react creatively before its too late
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41. Use the Spectrum of Choice Compulsory Tough Love (Impelling) Challenge by Choice Voluntary e.g., incarcerated youth e.g., Outward Bound e.g., Project Adventure e.g., Scouts, D of E
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43. Holistic Range of Challenges Time Emotional Social Physical Environmental