Ecological Systems Theory

5 Things You Should Know About Before Traveling to South Korea A foreign country means there are different customs and cultures - exactly what the reason for some of us who are traveling to these foreign lands. Korea is quite a modernized country and there are some eccentricities that some people should expect before going into this foreign and different land. So these five things should be able to help you be prepared for your new and the exciting trip to South Korea. 1.…

that education can help influence, is population control, technology, and communication. Sex education especially for women and teenagers has the ability to ensure that we maintain a balanced population growth. Population growth contributes to ecological footprints that each individual has on our environment. Furthermore, it is no doubt that education is at the forefront of technological advances. Technology and innovative ideas will add to sustainable development for future generations.…

Sustainability in personal computing Introduction Sustainable development is the development that emphasizes to meet the basic needs and satisfy the aspirations for a better life of both present and future generations [1]. This developmental pattern is regarded as a long-term goal which would be achieved only if the consumption meets the criterion of sustainability. In the modern world, the consumption of technology, especially, the personal computing have played a staple role of personal…

the core idea that some system, process, range of welfare, or set of items can be maintained at a certain rate or level for the long term; the ingredients of this formulation and its applications, however, vary widely, as do their disciplinary roots and practical implications. In the context of natural resources, sustainability can be defined as the quality of not being harmful to the environment or depleting natural resources, and thereby supporting long-term ecological balance. Murray…

Introduction According to Charles J. Krebs ecology is the “scientific study of the interaction between organisms and their environment that determine their distribution and abundance” (Krebs 1978). The environment is made up of different components that are classified as abiotic and biotic. Abiotic deals with nonliving and physical elements like rain, wind, soil or pollutions. Biotic are living components that include predation, parasites, and competition. Competition is an interaction between…

When you buy an older home, it is likely there are home renovations happening in your future. Plumbing renovations will not only improve the water efficiency and water quality in your home but will also help to increase the value of your home for when you sell it at a later time. While you will need a licensed plumber for much of this project, there are ways you can help to save costs. Here are two helpful tips to help you have perfect plumbing, but without the full-cost price tag. What Can You…

The idea of an ecological footprint is becoming a popular topic among advocates of sustainability. An individual’s ecological footprint is the coined phrase that relates their use of the Earth’s natural resources to the amount of land needed to support their current lifestyle. When calculating ecological footprint, there are several different factors that are taken into account. These factors can range from the amount of locally grown foods consumed to the average number of miles driven on a…

2) Biocapacity is the ability of the natural ecosystem to renew what people demand from it. Human demands include agricultural output as well as the ability for the ecosystem to absorb the waste that is generated by humans. Ecological Footprint on the other hand is how much area of biologically productive land and water is required per individual to produce all of the resources it consumes and to absorb the waste it generates. The biocapacity of a region is likely to change over time for many…

Should we all be locavores? Each day hundreds of types of imported foods come in from boats, trains, and even planes. In grocery stores alone there are many labels that are proud to claim they offer foods from other states or counties. In today’s society, few people claim to be locavores and even fewer have ever heard of them. In the article, “Locavores Dilemma,” Christophe Pelletier successfully demonstrates what locavores are and explains what life would be like living as one. Pelletier better…

an environmental country is:  Low-carbon/ save energy; related to improve the rates of energy consumption and emissions.  Water sensitive; reusing and controlling the amount of water in use.  Climate resilient; developing the capacity socio-ecological.  Zero waste; recycling, reuse and reduce the amount of waste that is produce.  Active and connected; thinking in smart projects and choices that join and develop our surroundings in an easier and more durable…