Sustainability Essay

Introduction: The purpose of this experiment was to create a model of a self sustaining ecosystem for simulation. The eco column is a small model of the ecosystem and is a closed system. Most of the things that happen inside of the eco column will be similar, but there will always be outside factors which will not be taken into account. The goals of this experiment was to study the connections between the chambers and how they will affect the results. Each chamber in the eco column had a…

VI. Sustainable development, national and grass root movements There have, however, been some positive national and local developments that have been implemented since the introduction of sustainable development to the political arena. In Germany, the renewable energy sector is booming, with plans to transition to ‘a nuclear-free and low-carbon energy system’. Japan too has demonstrated preference for a transition away from fossil fuels and nuclear energy, although whether this policy will…

Hypocrisy in the hospitality (focused on the green labels of hotels). Research question, The choice of a guest is not influenced by green labels when looking for an hotel. Hotels have been investing money in green labels to become more sustainable and to let their guests know that they are actively working on reducing their waste, water, gas and electric usages. This is of course very positive for the environment but for a lot of hotels it is also good for the publicity, but does this actually…

AN ANALYSIS OF ELON MUSK’S EMPIRE INTRODUCTION Elon Musk has revolutionized the technology industry with his environmentally conscious business efforts. Although his ventures often show massive potential and growth, there are some downfalls that make it uncertain to invest in. CHALLENGES Reliance on the fossil fuel industry. Musk follows an aggressive agenda towards renewable energy, and this reflects in his ventures. Tesla broke into the automobile market by introducing zero-emission battery…

Summary The front cover of the book “Let my people go surfing” by Yvon Chouinard makes one ponder that this is a book about mainly the outdoors. Though, the book outlines the history of Patagonia and in what manner they decided to run their company. The company has demonstrated that a business can be a force of good on not only the community, but nonetheless the environment. History For decades, Chouinard had been consecutively running his company founded on what would cause the smallest amount…

peers in oil and gas (BP 2017b). Sustainability initiatives may be traced back to 1997 as shown in figure 1 while reporting can be traced back to 1998 for which exists the earliest accessible report on BP’s website. International guidelines from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4’s core option, the United Nations Global Compact (UNCG) and International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA) are influential to BP’s sustainability reporting as highlighted in BP…

Since covering the topic of the environment in class last week, I have really noticed how environmentally-friendly Kidzu Children’s Museum actually is. Something that I am particularly impressed in regards to the museum is its creativity in promoting this idea of being “environmentally conscious”: from the implementation of innovative and engaging programs to the choice of language and phrasing Kidzu team members are taught to use when interacting with museum patrons in the Makery. Because of…

Sustainability In Hawaii “Praying really helps, because I never thought I’d see this day. I’d just like to thank the Ching Foundation for helping us so much” (Legacy, 97) This quote was said by Marynoll School’s Athletic director. This quote inspires me to make a change in Hawaii, because I want to help others like Mr. Ching. Mr. Ching’s Foundation has helped to build Marynoll’s gym. The foundation has also helped many schools in Hawaii, such as Sacred Hearts. The foundation has given our…

Bioclimatic architecture is a concept that was first defined by Victor Olgyay in 1963 (Bondars 2013, 84) and describes the relationship between humans, the climate and the architectural design of a structure. Bioclimatic design analyses the relationship between a favourable microclimate inside a structure that is in synergy with the surrounding macroclimate. This synergy allows for minimal mechanical heating or cooling to achieve the microclimate for habitation (Larasati and Mochtar 2013, 823).…

The photoluminescent manufacturer Glowway is a Danish-Finnish joint venture, which is established in 2007. The main products of Glowway are photoluminescent pathway markings and signs that thrive on innovation, creative design and environmental sustainability (Glowway 2016). The products are made out of glass and available in multiple colors and a wide array of different shapes and sizes. Glowway’s products have a lifespan of over 25 years when installed indoors; when installed outdoors the…