...industrial ecology potential in Asian Developing Countries Anthony S.F. Chiu a,Ã, Geng Yong b a b Graduate School of Business, De La Salle University, Tatt Avenue, Manila, Philippines Institute for Eco-planning and Development, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China Abstract This paper focuses on the current situation in the adaptation and adoption of industrial ecology in Asian Developing Countries (ADCs). The objective of this paper is to consider the possibilities to develop an eco-industrial development (EID) strategy for these developing countries. We review the regional indigenous resources of ADCs and use the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) grouping to classify the preconditions of industrial ecology in ADCs. The authors of this paper argue that unlike the usual way of applying industrial ecology as a technical tool or a practical instrument, ADCs need to adopt industrial ecology as a strategic vision and as a strategic approach to plan the economic, social and ecological development of their national economies. In this way, it can be possible for the ADCs to avoid the same problems that occurred when the developed countries experienced industrialization and rapid economic growth, and move toward more sustainable development. # 2004 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Keywords: Industrial ecology; Eco-industrial development; Eco-industrial park; Sustainable development; Strategic planning 1. Introduction The economy of the Asian...
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...The locavore movement that has gained popularity in the US over the past several years offers a way to increase one's health, support the local economy, and promote global ecology by making some simple changes to the way that you and your family eats. Although being constantly criticized for being far more expensive than eating factory-farmed food, the truth is that the costs of home gardening and the prices for which you can purchase food at your local farmer's market are often less expensive alternatives then buying from a chain grocer, not to mention safer and more nutritious. It has been stated that organic food is more likely to be healthier than food that is said to be healthy, such as produce from Wal-Mart. Food that has traveled a long distance is more likely to lose its nutrition, whereas “food that has traveled a...
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...Caribbean History and Culture March 17, 2013 Tourism: Impacts on the Economy and Eco-System How is Caribbean tourism negative for their economy? How does tourism negatively impact ecology? Those are the questions I ask myself, is tourism tearing apart the Caribbean? In some ways there are both positive and negative impacts of tourism on the economy and ecology of the Caribbean. The reason this topic is worth being thoroughly exploring is because of all the lives it impacts on an everyday basis from work to water supply. Through researching I have found that there are a few alliances that their only purpose is to benefit and help keep the eco-system the way it is supposed to be. Now not all resorts are watched under these alliances but I am going to take a closer look at these Alliances and see exactly what they stand for and how they could make positive changes when it comes to helping save the eco-system. In the end I’m going to find statistics on what good and bad is going on, what people are doing to try to improve any of the bad and see just how much tourism affects the lives of the people and lands of the Caribbean. My plan is to look inside of it all, shift out the myths and find the truth on both the Economy and Ecology issues. The purpose of my research project is to look into the different effects tourism has on both the economy and ecology. I’m going to be digging deep into what is really happening to the oceans (Hill, 2013) these beautiful oceans that...
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...Abstract In the original Greek “oikos” means, “house”. So ecology is “the study of the house” the place where you live, or the environment which technically includes all those factors, both nonliving and living, that affect an organism. Ecology then is the study of the interactions of organisms in their environment includes both the living (biotic) and physical (abiotic) factors of the environment. It is also the science, which formulates and test hypotheses about environment. Keywords: ecology, environment, organisms, science, interaction, affects, temperate deciduous forest Ecology is the relationship, identification and analysis of problems common to all areas. Ecology studies the relationships between organisms and their environments and its responses to environmental change (Ecology.com Aug. 2011). Ecology encompasses a wide range of considerations, such as the position of organisms in the food chain and the ability of organisms to survive and reproduce. There is a variety of environmental issues that impact ecosystems and the organisms that live within them. Biomes are large, distinctive complex of plant communities created and maintained by climate, also known as ecoregions. A study published in 1999 concluded that there are 150 different "ecoregions" in North America alone (Biologypages.com August 2011). The temperate deciduous forest biome occupies most of the eastern part of the United States, including Ohio and a small strip of southern Ontario. The temperate...
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...localities and the local economies of household, neighborhood, and community - and so destroys democracy, of which the commonwealth is the foundation and practical means." (Wendell Berry, The Art of the Commonplace: The Agrarian Essays) At first glance when viewing this quote from Wendell Berry you may get the sense that he is anti-government and that the government will destroy the communities and laid desolate to the local economy. Once you read deeper into the quote you can now read his true significance. The root cause of humanity's alienation from nature, is our economy. Let's mull over for a second to think about that, what was the cause of our boom in our economy and the answer is the Industrial Revolution. The industrial revolution modified every aspect of this planet forever. This laid the way for understanding new technology and advanced machinery as well as laid groundwork for space...
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...create a sustainable economy and report on the effects they might have on the future governance, vision and strategy of The Colourful Corporation. In doing so the report has analysed the most pressing issues that relate to the development and continuation of a sustainable economy. The research has been undertaken at the request of the CEO and uses academic literature as its backbone. Overall the report found that there are many factors that are consistent with a sustainable economy with the following being researched: science & technology; ecology & sustainability; population, demographics, society & culture as well as economy, geopolitics & security. The report concludes that the future of the global economy will be built on innovation, low-waste, long-term planning and will be developed in harmony with the natural environment, and that these factors should be used in the development of the company’s future vision and strategy. The report recommends that the company: • Invest in Research & Development (R&D) • Decrease the use of chemicals, pesticides etc. in production & process work • Further research the implications of population growth and cultural homogeneity and its effects on the company. • Take a cautious approach to large financial investments Table of Contents 1 – Introduction 4 2 – Aim of Report 4 3 – Defining a Sustainable Economy 4 4 – Factors & Issues 5 4.1 – Science & Technology 5 4.2 – Ecology & Sustainability 5 ...
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...Globalization: A Very Short Introduction by Manfred B. Steger is a book outlining the concept of globalization. Steger looks at the perception of globalization from an economical, political, cultural and ecological standpoint. By analyzing and reviewing Globalization: A Very Short Introduction, I will look on Steger's view of globalization focusing on the economical, political, cultural and ecological standpoint, which will explain both the causes and effects of globalization. What Exactly is Globalization? Steger introduces his book by first defining globalization. He explains that many scholars have a one sided view of globalization as oppose to viewing globalization as a whole, seeing that globalization is an uneven process (Steger, 11). He refers this to the parable of the blind scholars and the elephant, and explained how each scholar had very different descriptions of what an elephant is (11). In a similar way, there are different views on globalization. Steger defined globalization as the intensification of worldwide social relations which link distant localities in such a way that local happenings are shaped by events occurring many miles away and vice versa. (13) Is Globalization a New Phenomenon? This question was answered by looking at the four approaches to globalization (18-19). By doing this Steger comes up with an answer, which one is inclined to agree with. He stated, "globalization is an ancient process that, over many countries, has distinct qualitative...
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...among policy makers. Growth in the economy has been associated with strong GDP levels. Nations are struggling towards achievement of economic growth. Policy makers believe that, through growth, there is prosperity, full employment, stability, and future economic sustainability. Just as humans, growth relies on ecosystems for survival. The question is whether economic growth is substantial for assuring stability and prosperity. Jackson, the author of “Prosperity without growth” has inspired this discussion. According to Jackson, policy makers have of reviewing the current trends of economies (Jackson, 2011, p. 3). The current economic growth has pushed humanity to the edges of environmental, financial and social catastrophe. Growth models have failed to deliver humanity’s major wishes that include; full employment, prosperity and stability. Economic growth is dependent on the environment. Natural resources and ecosystems upon which humans depend on are dying out as a result of economic growth. The future is at risk if economies continue to harm the environment. This paper wishes to prove that there is prosperity without growth; through environmental sustainability programs. Aim a. To identify conditions that may define a sustainable economy and how they affect CEOs of Colorful Corporations. b. Providing future vision and strategies that should be considered for a sustainable Colorful Corporation by addressing the following issues: Ecology and sustainability, population and...
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...The Columbian Exchange had a vast conclusion in North America during the Old and New World. Many settlers brought plants and explorers improved the food plate of Europe with the variety of crops. Crops such as potatoes, corn, rice, lettuce, cotton, wheat and many more were brought from the Old World. The Columbian Exchange was very well remembered because of the impact it had to the Americas after receiving all these new and boundless crops from Europe. They're were several significant changes rice made in the society, economy and ecology as a crop. Rice dates back to 5000 BC in Luojiajiao, China. The first domesticated rice in Southeast Asia, was once thought to be older than the first rice of China. The society of Asia was astounded because it later became the biggest crop production ever in China and all of Asia. Rice is a crop most people all over the world use as a food source, medication in some circumstances or other uses unknown to people. Rice is now known to feed half the world's population and make the different societies have rice as one of their main resources. The crop made the society wealth and prosperous results in trade and commerce. ( Crawford and Shen )...
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...Following World War II ecology gained the reputation of being a subversive science. The question is was this reputation warranted. According to the online Merriam-Webster dictionary subversive is the adjective form of the noun subversion and is defined as a systematic attempt to overthrow. Using this definition most sciences, not just ecology, can be argued are subversive. Science should attempt to, at the very least, grow upon earlier knowledge and, if needed, to subvert previous thought in order to replace older ideas that are proved to be wrong. The ecologist Paul Sears declared, in the 1950’s, ecology was indeed a subversive science (Worster, 1994). Research in ecology following World War II attempted to overthrow the centuries old notion that man lived apart from nature and in being separate were not bound to the same rules. The idea was, as humans, what happened in the environment did not have an effect on us. The researchers and scientific writers of the day were able to show what humans did to the environment did, in fact, have an effect on us even if we did not realize it. In this sense then, yes, ecology was and is a subversive science. In 1962, Rachel Carson published her work Silent Spring. She had spent years gathering scientific evidence that showed that persistent pesticides, such as DDT, progressed through the food chain and even had an effect on penguins in Antarctica thousands of miles away from the application site (Worster, 1994). Steinberg (2009)...
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...The Circle of Life - Business Vs Ecology By Wendy Pan Science Daily A lake teeming with fish, a forest abundant with trees and life, a world bent on thriving amidst another of industrial strength. This is an ongoing struggle, man vs. nature, business vs. ecology. People should become more aware of this. An issue whose impact is far greater than society may imagine. The Nature of Things It cannot be denied, the hazards that industrial development has bestowed upon the earth's ecosystems. The endangered species list has grown in vast proportions over the last thirty years and while there has been serious effort put forth to change this; the amount of change occurring does little to affect the amount of damage that is accruing. There is not enough space within these lines to do justice to what this planet is facing. However, two points stand out among the rest and can serve the purpose. 1. Contamination of the water and air is due in part to the run off, of chemical plants. 2. Over population around the world has led to an increased production of industrial parks, such as the ones who have been a factor in contamination. One contaminated water source can lead to devastating destruction within an ecosystem. Without a clean source of water the vegetation and foliage within an area suffers. In regards to this, you have a decreased amount of food, shelter, even oxygen. All of these factors play a vital part in the survival of the ecosystem's wild life. The contamination does...
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...Ecologism: Core themes | Ecology | * Ecology developed as a distinct branch of biology through a growing recognition that plants and animals are sustained by self-regulating natural systems (i.e. ecosystem) composed of both living and non-living elements. All ecosystems tend towards a state of harmony or equilibrium through a system of state regulation. Biologists refer to this as homeostasis: Process where food and other resources are recycled and the population size of animals; insects and plants naturally adjust to the available food supply.Eco systems interact with other ecosystems.E.g. A lake may constitute an ecosystem, but it also needs to be fed fresh water from tributaries and receive warmth and energy from the sun. In turn, lakes provide water and food for species living along its shores. The natural world is therefore made up of a complex web of ecosystems – the largest of which is the global ecosystem: the “ecosphere” or “biosphere”.Ecologists argue that humankind currently faces the prospect of environmental disaster because of material wealth.Material wealth and consumption upsets the ‘balance of nature’ and endangered the ecosystems that make human life possible. * This is all a result of the growth in human population * The depletion of finite and irreplaceable resources such as: Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas * The eradication of tropical rain forests * The pollution of rivers, lakes and forests and air itselfEcologism presents a radically different...
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...Executive Summary For the last five decades the pursuit of economic growth has been the single most important policy goal across the world. The global economy is almost five times the size it was half a century ago (Tim Jackson, Published by the Sustainable Development Commission © March 2009, P1). Economic growth is supposed to deliver prosperity. Better investment return could indicate excellent corporation development, and higher incomes should mean better choices, richer lives, and an improved quality of life for us all. However, the banking crisis of 2008 forced us to confront our inability to manage the financial sustainability of the global economy and the ecological sustainability as well. In addition, led the world to the brink of financial disaster and shook the dominant economic model based on economic growth to its foundations. The aim of this report is to define sustainable economy in terms of six themes: ecology and sustainability; population and demographics; science and technology; economy; geopolitics and security; society and culture. Also, analyze the effects of issues of sustainable economy on management’s governance of the Colourful Corporation. Based on these analyses, this report will provides recommendations about future vision and strategy top management could consider for a sustainable Colourful Corporation. Based on these analyses, the following recommended visions and strategis will be given for Management to keep the Colourful Corporation’s sustainability: ...
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...children become a liability so birth rates drop along with the continued drop in death rates. The postindustrial society stage is where demographic transition completes, dual income families with few children become the norm and death rates remain steady causing a slow population growth or a decline. In this theory it is easy to see how a society’s population is linked to its technological development. 2. Explain what you think the urban ecology theories and the urban political economy theory teach us about cities. Urban ecology theory explains that the first cities emerged in fertile farmlands where the agrarian society’s lived, then as the societies became more concerned with defense they found natural landscapes to protect their cities such as mountains or rivers. Rivers and harbors later became even more important as a means of trade and source of power for the industrial revolution. Social area analysis added that people created neighborhoods with other people they share cultural customs or interests with. Also urban ecology explains how a layout of a city is created by concentric zones with business in the center and factories around them and...
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...Geographically, The Amazon Rainforest is by far the biggest rainforest left on our planet (sad to say) proportional to the size of Australia. The rainforest itself reaches out to several countries around Brazil. Economically, the regions of the Amazon Rainforest provide surrounding countries and entire continents with some of the most basic necessities and natural resources. Bananas, papayas, oranges, and pineapples are some of the major food exports out of the Amazon Rainforest regions. Along with food resources, many spices and other natural resources are only found in the Amazon Rainforest regions. Continuing the deforestation in order to use the land for other means of resources would harshly alter the economy of South America entirely and further affect the import/export economy of the United States and others. In addition to its economic influence, the Amazon Rainforest regions have aided advancements in medicine and scientific breakthroughs. Many explorations and scientific research of animal and plant life in the Amazon Rainforest have led to the discovery of cures to many diseases and ailments that effect our lives today. For example, the cure for malaria was discovered from a remote group of indigenous peoples within the Amazon rainforest. Major health conditions like diabetes or childhood leukemia have been treated with ingredients derived from vegetation growing in the Amazon Rainforest. Deforestation of the...
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