Sustainability reporting

Problem Statement/Definition of Research Area Permaculture – is this idea of sustainability the way of the future? The idea of permaculture (permanent agriculture or permanent culture) was developed by two Australians in the 1970’s, David Holmgren (a graduate student) and Bill Mollison (his professor) (Sullivan, 2008). There are many branches to the permaculture movement, all of which are related to ecology, sustainability and the idea of working with nature rather than against it.…

Energy Consumption At Alpha Drugs energy consumption can improve dramatically. Currently, the only measures in place to decrease energy consumption are turning of computer monitor and half the lights at one location. Though, the server needs to stay running, there are opportunities to turn of or put to sleep the other computers and electronic products in the pharmacies The lights at the pharmacies currently stay running 356 days a year due to the inability of security camera to record with…

In essence, the ability for post bureaucratic leaders to influence the organizations management of sustainability relies upon their integrity as an individual. As John Hendry states, “The attitudes, beliefs and especially actions of a CEO set the tone for a company’s organizational culture”. Thus, rather then focus solely on task performance and strictly cater to shareholder’s interests, it is essential for post bureaucratic leaders to have high personal moral standards which they can embed into…

In our current time, our planet is facing severe environmental crisis. The future of the human race is uncertain to our indiscriminate consumption of resources and irresponsible pollution on Earth. Environmental problems such as climate change account for one of the biggest issues in the world today. Due to the lack of exposure and education, most people are often unaware or misinformed. Environmental protection is the practice of protecting the natural environment for the benefit of all living…

shift from environmental protection towards sustainability. The idea of sustainability was first discuss at the World Commission on Environment and Development in 1987 by former Norwegian Prime Minister Brundtland. The idea of sustainability was described as a development that accommodate the needs of today’s society without compromising and limiting the needs of future generations. However, sustainability no long focus on only the environmental, sustainability “consists of the three dimensions…

MONSANTO PCB POISONOUS CHEMICALS Introduction Over the years, various states have integrated chemical companies into their environmental conservation and chemical safety agenda. This intervention is done to make sure that the companies comply with safety specifications and that the products they make are environmentally friendly. In this manner, the environment is kept clean not only for today but also for the future generation. However, making decisions to safeguard the environment against the…

with shaded seating areas and views to the Hudson. The architect placed the gardens near the building to filter the air and provide better quality air conditions. The green roof on top of the Roy and Diana education building play a key factor in sustainability. The green roof provides shade and produce oxygen. The green roof also uses heat energy during evapotranspiration. The Outdoor study areas throughout the facades receives natural ventilation. Fresh air is drawn west from the Hudson river…

The Fruit of One’s Curiosity and Discovery Curiosity is the key to discovery. That is a thought that came to my mind when I started viewing the film No Impact Man. The thought stayed with my mind even more when I did my carbon footprint and took the quiz, however, the film resonated to me due to what the family have done to be environmental friendly, and where they did their experiment. The easing in to the green way of life to where the process started to have hurdles for the main characters…

3.0 Land Stewardship 3.1 Official Plan – Goals and Objectives A reoccurring goal in the Official Plan of the Town of Collingwood is to determine objectives for land use, transportation, servicing and community improvement policies while taking into account social, economic, and environmental constraints on the physical growth of the town. The aim is to create and sustain the best possible living environment for all, including present, future, and visiting people, while developing a pattern for…

The theme for my storyboard for the book Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman was about helping out in the community that you are in. I picked this theme because in Seedfolks all of the characters put in effort to help make the garden a better place. All of the characters had something against someone but they get involved in the garden because the either notice how the garden community were kind and helpful or they were forced to go by someone who thinks the garden will help their problems. The…