Fort Myers Beach Sweat-Shirt
When walking into a store, my first thoughts are not wondering where the products came from. Although, every product comes from somewhere and many come from other countries. Many workers in other countries work hard to complete these products on time and do not make nearly enough compared to how hard they work. When buying these products, as a consumer, we are indirectly supporting the company and the workers. Therefore, as we purchase these products we are providing for the other countries such as Honduras, Costa Rica, and China.
One of my favorite articles of clothing I own is a Fort Myers Beach sweatshirt. This sweatshirt was made in Honduras. I bought this sweatshirt for $20, from a shop on a beach when I was in Florida with my best friend …show more content…
Most people have to work many hours, 11-13 hours, a day which gives them enough time to go home to eat and sleep. When there are new products released people often sleep at the factory instead of going home. If goals are not met by a certain time, lunch breaks are canceled. Workers do not regularly get days off and trips to visit their family happen once a year. In addition, workers are exposed to harmful substances that may cause health problems. (Facing Finance)
People’s living conditions are an improvement from working conditions. Their housing is much nicer, but is too expensive for many people. Wages are too low for people to be able to afford a decent place to live. Although, most people make enough to afford food and basic needs. Their living conditions have improved dramatically from 1980’s because of the economic reforms. (County Studies)
A food item grown in Costa Rica is a banana. Bananas are one of my favorite fruits because it has a great amount of nutritional value, fairly inexpensive, and are tasty. Bananas have essential nutritional values that humans need in their everyday lives to function properly. Many places including grocery stores and gas stations sell bananas for around 50 cents a pound. They are a healthy food which could represent that a person is healthy and cares about their body. Many athletes eat them after a workout to restore nutrients lost in the
One of my favorite articles of clothing I own is a Fort Myers Beach sweatshirt. This sweatshirt was made in Honduras. I bought this sweatshirt for $20, from a shop on a beach when I was in Florida with my best friend …show more content…
Most people have to work many hours, 11-13 hours, a day which gives them enough time to go home to eat and sleep. When there are new products released people often sleep at the factory instead of going home. If goals are not met by a certain time, lunch breaks are canceled. Workers do not regularly get days off and trips to visit their family happen once a year. In addition, workers are exposed to harmful substances that may cause health problems. (Facing Finance)
People’s living conditions are an improvement from working conditions. Their housing is much nicer, but is too expensive for many people. Wages are too low for people to be able to afford a decent place to live. Although, most people make enough to afford food and basic needs. Their living conditions have improved dramatically from 1980’s because of the economic reforms. (County Studies)
A food item grown in Costa Rica is a banana. Bananas are one of my favorite fruits because it has a great amount of nutritional value, fairly inexpensive, and are tasty. Bananas have essential nutritional values that humans need in their everyday lives to function properly. Many places including grocery stores and gas stations sell bananas for around 50 cents a pound. They are a healthy food which could represent that a person is healthy and cares about their body. Many athletes eat them after a workout to restore nutrients lost in the