Green Business - It's a Wrap....

Throughout the duration of this course my knowledge has been complimented and enhanced in a very positive way. Most importantly I have gained an awareness of how my daily living impacts the environment and that I should do whatever possible to reduce the negative effects my actions have on the planet. Furthermore, and interestingly, I learned that it is possible to have a sustainable business, which is very important to me, as a business owner. And not only, that, but often times having a sustainable business has positive repercussions, not only for the business, but for customers and the environment as well.

There were many interesting guest speakers that we had the pleasure of learning from, but I think the one I personally found most interesting was online session about green building. I have always appreciated architecture, both modern and historical and I love the idea of green building. I am interesting in building on my land here in Panama utilizing repurposed materials like shipping containers and the like, but as it is a very innovative and unique concept, I have had some difficulties finding someone to design a home and then finding someone to construct will most likely be just as difficult. However, I am not giving up the idea; it will just take a little time.

Additionally, I have had an opportunity to reflect upon my own sustainable practices and via the awareness this course has created for me, I am implementing (or trying to implement) a recycling program at my home. It is sometimes difficult, as there is no real recycling program here in Panama. But, none the less, I am continuing with my recycling and also my personal sustainability promise of taking monthly trips to the coasts to clean up the beaches.

Overall I have enjoyed the course more than I initially thought I would and I appreciate the dedication of the professor to the course, the students and also for keeping the curriculum interesting by bringing in guest speakers.

See you soon….

Regina Herrera