9% Yard Trimmings - 12.9% Food scraps - 12.4%; Plastics - 11.7%; Rubber, leather and textiles - 7.3% Metals - 7.6% Wood - 5.5% Glass - 5.3% The following figure shows the number of landfills in the United States between 1998 and 2006 Number Continue Reading...
Would it be better if no one had an SUV to take into the woods to go camping, to learn about the importance of the environment? Surely, learning about the environment is a way to spur people on, especially the next generation, to want to help the pl Continue Reading...
Mobile phones, computers, and similar electronics are now recyclable and people need to find means of sending such materials to be recycled properly. Batteries are among the most damaging materials for the environment as they are made out of metals Continue Reading...
, 2006). The authors used "meta-analytic" techniques in this research; twenty-three studies were fed into the meta-analysis strategies and the outcome indicates that there are "clear costs" associated with driving and speaking on a cell phone simulta Continue Reading...
Partial cost recovery. This is an objective that might have interest for an organization that has other revenue sources. Maximize quantity. The objective seeks to maximize the quantity of products/services sold or the number of customers in order Continue Reading...
Disposable batteries have transformed the way that we live and the types of activities that we do. The purpose of this discussion is to provide the reader with a natural history of disposable batteries from the time the raw materials are extracted fr Continue Reading...
Topic: Circular economy: Diverting food waste and food lossI. IntroductionSustainability has now become a major issue with a much more globalized business operating environment. Here, consumers are now demanding that governments and businesses look t Continue Reading...
Simply going vegan for a few meals a week would substantially lessen my and most American's carbon footprint, without having to forgo animal products altogether. Given that more and more Americans are consuming animal products, and more individuals Continue Reading...
Florida Green Industries. June 2002. 7 Dec. 2007 http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/bmp/turfBMP.pdf. Carbonate-Rock Aquifers." Aquifer Basics. United States Geological Survey. 31 Jan. 2005. 8 Dec. 2007 http://capp.water.usgs.gov/aquiferBasics/carbrock.html. Continue Reading...
Sustainable Systems Many businesses in this day and age seek to demonstrate stewardship and resolve to do business within a guideline of corporate social responsibility. In this quest many have chosen to focus on greening their business often includ Continue Reading...
Thus, since we are a major contributor to the problem, we need to be the first to step up with global solutions. In addition, the country (and the world) needs to start to encourage the development of alternative energies on a large scale. Homes th Continue Reading...
Cox Communications Telecommunications Innovation Status of the Sustainability Movement The telecommunications industry, supported by the United Nations and the International Telecommunications Union, launched a formal cooperative effort to promote Continue Reading...
On December 14, 2004, Germany was told it must "introduce a system that allows drinks makers, including beer and soft drinks producers, to do business fairly across Europe. Germany must giver drinks makers a longer period to prepare their businesse Continue Reading...
about.com. 2011. Some facts about the actual costs of recycling vs. traditional disposal expenses is presented by this article, and is certainly worthy of examination: a) a well-run curbside recycling program costs between $50 and $150 per ton; b) t Continue Reading...
" (from World environmental news, Internet edition) Besides developing flexible legislation that will distribute the functions of recycling between manufacturers and municipal services there has to be a definite and developed program that would spec Continue Reading...
Industrial Waste and CSRIntroductionIndustrial waste can take many forms, from toxic chemicals to manufacturing byproducts, and it can have serious consequences if not properly managed. Pollution, water contamination, and soil erosion are just a few Continue Reading...
Economical and Ethical Issues in Recycling Economic Issues There is a general agreement that the U.S. should be undertaking more recycling, with only 34.3% of current waste recycled. The rate is increasing, and while there have been legislative mov Continue Reading...
A report to sustainable retrofit options for Building 15 Harris Street Ultimo Sydney 622- 632 HARRIS STREET Introduction For sustainable future attainment within the construction sector, it is recommended that the sector adopt a multi- disciplinary s Continue Reading...
Recycling: How it Improves Our Environment Most individuals in today's society know that recycling plays an important role in managing the waste generated in homes and businesses, and that it reduces the need for landfills and incinerators. In fact, Continue Reading...
Software is needed in order to reduce the need to execute slow, manual communications via phone, fax, courier and alike means. These tools are needed to automate processes such as asking for information from government entities, which frequently re Continue Reading...
Patagonia Strategic Management & Corporate ResponsibilityIntroductionPatagonia is a subsidiary of Lost Arrow, a privately held firm established in 1973 by climbers and surfers. Patagonia is a purveyor of outdoor clothing and gear and manages its rese Continue Reading...
turned into other products. Generally, this includes various types of cardboard and paper products. Not all waste paper is created equal, and there are three different categories of paper that are recycled in order to create more paper products. The Continue Reading...
Government Policy of Recycling on Campus A cyclical process, as the word itself indicates, the relevance of recycling cannot be overstated. Most importantly, recycling not only helps save energy, but also plays a critical role in the reduction of po Continue Reading...
d.), Miller Brewing was the first brewery to "recover excess carbon dioxide from the brewing process for sale…to food processors for refrigeration purposes." Likewise, Miller resells its brewer's yeast to food processors instead of wasting it. Continue Reading...
Accounting Information for Decision Making Corporate Confirming on Water Risk (Feb 2010) indicates that the Global Confirming Initiative (GRI) G3 Guidelines' five water-related indications (total withdrawal volume by source, ponds considerably impac Continue Reading...
Gray Water System As the world's population continues to grow, there will be an ever greater need for potable or purified water. Most people are completely unaware of just how big the problem of world water consumption is because they never think pa Continue Reading...
This growth rate will be influenced by several factors: droughts; stringent EPA regulations on waste and potable water; growing public awareness; and "upcoming replacements of current wastewater systems." Works Cited Industry News. "Don't Throw O Continue Reading...
Introduction Automatic vehicles are used across the globe for transportation from one point to another. The automotive industry comprising of passenger vehicles and heavy-duty trucks are a key source of pollution the in the world, comprising of ozone Continue Reading...
hosting the 22nd FIFA World Cup in 2022 in Qatar. It is the first football tournament of an international level that will be taking place in the Middle East. Ever since Qatar won the bid for this project, the construction of the venues has been star Continue Reading...
On one of its website, LG has a process map showing its certification process. The mapping starts with a request for examination for the certification process. The plan to examine the technology performance is assessed, the plant and the relevant v Continue Reading...
The WRITE initiative was a collaborative approach that drew upon industry, state, local governments as well as the EPA's Risk Reduction Engineering Laboratory with the overall goal of developing more effective pollution prevention technologies that Continue Reading...
Sustainable Construction Issues Waste Reduction Process Sustainability Construction Issues Civil Engineer/Contractor comprehension Legislation and creating awareness Sustainable Construction Implementation Risks of Sustainable Construction Ada Continue Reading...
To evaluate weak areas of the current strategy and propose solutions for improvement. 2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 Introduction According to Zou and Cavusgil (1995), the subject of global strategy has attracted a lot of attention in the recent past Continue Reading...
E-Trash Most of the world's electronic trash -- especially old computers -- is dumped in the third world countries, resulting severe environmental problems and illnesses among residents. A latest news agency declares that about 80% of the world's el Continue Reading...
. . political and law enforcement cronyism and corruption. . . And last, an surprising astonishing level of incompetence which symbolizes much of the authorized intelligence- meeting and investigative developments (Block, 1985, p.310). This lack of Continue Reading...
It not only recycles, but unlike Universal Studios it donates electronics, furniture, and office supplies to community organizations, so that the products will be put to good use. Like Universal Studios, the Walt Disney Company is committed to purch Continue Reading...
Delphi Study: Influence of Environmental Sustainability Initiatives on Information Systems Table of Contents (first draft) Green IT Current Methods and Solutions Green IT and energy costs Green It and Email Systems Green IT and ICT Green IT an Continue Reading...
