18.5. Learning from Nature: Coexistence for Human Society

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is interdependence in communities?

   Hint

   Think about how different individuals fulfill roles within a group.

2. 2.

   What does recycling involve?

   Hint

   Consider how you might reuse old items in your household.

3. 3.

   What is the main principle of interdependence?

   • Every member must be independent
   • Members rely on one another
   • Each member has no influence on others

   Hint

   Consider how different roles in a team depend on each other.

4. 4.

   True or False: Recycling helps reduce waste and conserve resources.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about what happens to trash we don't recycle.

5. 5.

   Design a community project that embodies the principle of recycling. Outline the steps and resources needed.

   Hint

   Think about what types of waste your community generates and how you can repurpose it.

6. 6.

   Evaluating a current community resource use, identify an area where self-regulation could reduce overconsumption. Propose a practical policy.

   Hint

   Reflect on community habits and where waste might be occurring.