...Honors English 3-2-15 The Real World of Recycling Imagine a world where the water supply, ocean vitality, and temperate eco system have all lost their genetic diversity because we taint their home with our waste. Imagine if Earth’s natural resources were diminished because we couldn’t do one simple task. What if I told you, you could do something as simple as putting paper, bottles, jugs, and cardboard into a blue bin called a recycling bin. What if I told you that “consumers recycle only one of every five plastic drink bottles used” (Barnes 1). A culture of littering was nearly accepted by older generations. Today, Americans represent “5% of the world’s population but generates 30% of the world’s garbage” (UtahRecycles 1). This shows that we talk way more than we actually show in the U.S. I believe that the U.S Government should enforce recycling classes so that students will be more educated and think twice when they recycle because people feel that recycling is optional and not needed. It would inform you about what to recycle, how to recycle, and what not to do. Oregon State University has already begun online classes for students interested in recycling. Classes would be required just like taking a health class and enforced to 6th graders and only have to be for a semester because just like taking care of our own bodies, we need to take care of the Earth’s body. First, taking a recycling class can show you that recycling requires minimal consumer involvement for maximum...
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...Import Settings: Base Settings: Brownstone Default Information Field: Difficulty Information Field: LO Highest Answer Letter: E Multiple Keywords in Same Paragraph: No Chapter: Chapter 2: Financial Statements and Accounting Transactions True/False 1. A balance sheet covers a period of time such as a month or year. Ans: False Difficulty: Easy LO: 1 2. The legitimate claims of a business's creditors take precedence over the claims of the business owner or owners. Ans: True Difficulty: Easy LO: 1 3. The income statement is a financial statement that shows revenues earned and expenses incurred by a business over a specified period of time. Ans: True Difficulty: Easy LO: 1 4. Net income is the excess of expenses over revenues, whereas net loss is the excess of revenues over expenses. Ans: False Difficulty: Easy LO: 1 5. The natural business year for most businesses is always the same as the calendar year. Ans: False Difficulty: Moderate LO: 1 6. The balance sheet shows whether or not the firm achieved its primary objective of earning a profit. Ans: False Difficulty: Easy LO: 1 7. Expenses are costs incurred or the using up of assets from generating revenue. Ans: True Difficulty: Easy LO: 1 8. Liabilities are defined as "the residual interest in the assets of an entity that remains after deducting its equity." Ans: False ...
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...For the purpose of this assignment, I have chosen to talk about the 2011 Proposed Rule “Definition of Solid Waste (DSW) Rulemakings for RCRA Hazardous Waste Regulations.” 1. Background and the proposal or change: The 2011 Proposed Rule by EPA is communicating on proposing new safeguards for hazardous secondary materials recycling to protect public health and the environment. This Proposal will change EPA’s 2008 Definition of Solid Waste rule, which altered the hazardous waste regulations to promote recycling of hazardous secondary materials. 2. A) The federal agency that is promoting this change is named as “US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which began operation on December 3, 1970 and proposed by President Richard Nixon. B) I always have an interest on this agency, base on its main purpose, which is to conduct environmental assessment focusing on the protection of the human health and our environment. This Proposed rule impacts me because as everyone, I would like to have and maintain a clean and healthy environment if I can, and I believe it would also reduce illness such as asthma and cancer, and at the same time this rule will help industries to identify what type of solid waste should they identify and recycle. C) I currently reside with my family near an industry that uses hazardous and toxic chemicals, which generate hazardous materials and coal residues. I would not like to have residues near home that could drive any of...
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...E227 Global Solutions Going Green Formal Proposal DeVry University Professor Audra Spicer Professional Writing Shane’e Green April 21, 2016 * Introduction As we look at every day and the temperatures are extremely high I notice that the natural beauty is slowly disappearing right in front of our eyes. We have to realize that if we don’t actively try to make our environment brighter and cleaner not only for ourselves but for our children as well. A cleaner way of living is a way to provide a healthier, brighter and cleaner long term future for ourselves, for our children and their children. E227 Global Solutions has decided that we need to reduce our carbon foot print by 25% in the upcoming year in an effort to help our fellow human race. Also this will lead E227 Global Solutions to become one of the leaders in the industry that will use the three methods of solar energy to reduce electricity, paper/waste reduction, and focusing on green power. All of the money that we will be able to save because of the decrease in the energy can be used to fund future environmental safe projects or initiatives. It also allows E227 Global Solutions to possibly invest that money into hiring the additional employees who can come aboard and expand the E227 Global Solutions going green initiatives as well. *...
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...additional resources might be used by the cleaning and laundry staff she has responsibility for? * Recycling and re-use / Energy efficiency * Water Resource Management 3. How might use of these resources be measured? Suggest measurement methods for at least three different resources. * Recycling and Re-use * Reuse paper around the home as scrap paper or packing material. Envelopes can also be reused. * Set your printer to print on both sides of the paper. * Buy recycled paper whenever possible. * Water Resource Management * Treating waste water and storm water as resources * Reducing size and cost of pipes, pumps and other infrastructures * Recycling of rinse water * Grey water use * Pressure reduction * Cooling water recirculation 4. Prepare a report for Sienna’s manager about water usage in the laundry. Explain how you would record this data. Where would file the report? Why? 5. What opportunities might exist to reduce water use in the laundry? * Education to promote efficient practices * Use of efficient irrigation system & grey water system * Use of more efficient equipment, like washing machine and a like. 6. Prepare a written proposal for Sienna to deliver to her manager to take to the budget committee for approval. 7. Assuming that Siena’s proposal is accepted by the budget committee, what organisational plans might she develop to support the implementation...
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...policy and procedures for sustainability Task 1 – project (policy update and implementation) Activity 1 Sustainability initiatives for MacVille 1 Allow air-conditioning to turn off automatically after working hours 2 Lights switched off after working hours 3 Recycle paper 4 Dual-flush of toilets to be used Activity 2 Best practice model 1 Organisation name University of Oregon's campus recycling program Best practice Looking at current proposals and examine waste stream, purchase recycled products and establishing a recycling program on site to reduce wastes Best practice model 2 Organisation name Good guys Bendigo Best practice Upgrade lighting, for example replacing metal halide high-bay lights with...
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...for businesses to “go green” in more comprehensive ways. Many businesses have made changes like recycling paper and toner cartridges, cutting back on air conditioning, heating, and lighting, and creating car and van pools for employees. But there is much, much more that businesses can do. Making a commitment to preserving the environment and reducing landfill waste is not only the right thing to do, it is also good business. Recycling services can cost less than traditional waste collection services. Many customers and clients seek out “green” businesses and use environmental-friendliness as criteria for selecting their business partners. Research shows that employee retention and recruitment can also benefit through cost savings and good will. For many employees, working for a “green” company is a high priority in choosing a job. Increasing recycling also strengthens the economy by creating jobs in collection and reuse industries. Government contractors should be particularly eager to participate in green initiatives: Contractors will be expected to consider environmental impact when bidding on federal contracts. There are many common items that businesses should consider recycling. Older model televisions contain lead and other heavy metals, along with compounds that threaten the environment. Rubber tires and tubes are traditionally difficult to dispose of, but with recycling can be remade into entirely new products. The metals and plastics in audio equipment can be recycled...
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...Ban the Bag or Bag the Ban: An In-depth Look Into Austin’s Ban on Single-Use Bags In today’s day and age, the topic of environmental sustainability and the protection of the environment are found at the basis of a multitude of political debates and arguments. The way we, and our government, view the protection of the environment and the impact we have on the world around us has shaped the types of policies that governments in the U.S. have passed. One of these policies which has been implemented in a variety of cities around the United States, including Austin, is the ban on single-use plastic and paper bags. This ban has been hotly debated, and there are many people who view it as beneficial and many others who see it as unnecessary and imposing. Either way the impacts of this policy are far-reaching in how it can affect customers, businesses, and the environment. In this paper, I will show the conflicting arguments in this ongoing debate, focusing on the bag ban implemented in Austin in early 2013. We will begin by looking at the two opposing sides to the argument. There are many groups of people who advocated for the implementation of a city ordinance banning single-use bags in Austin and who continue to support it. The Austin City Government, led by Mayor Lee Leffinwell, and the Austin Resource Recovery, formerly known as the Solid Waste Services (SWS) Department, were the main proponents who pushed the ordinance into effect. In addition, the Zero Waste Advisory Commission...
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...The clarification of the concept matters for several reasons. On the one hand, most of the so called, environmental regulations -which have been passed in a growing manner, in recent years and in many parts of the world- usually mention some objectives to be reached in certain periods of time, in relation to some of the Reverse Logistics activities (being perhaps the most common one, recycling targets). Given that not only consumers, but also both companies and municipalities are committed with these goals, it would be handy and desirable to have a clear idea of what is meant by each denomination and the implications that each one may have. On the other hand, having a definite guideline of this conceptual framework would allow for some comparative studies about the different levels of implementation within the members of the chain or between different channels, being more accurate and reliable. On the previous literature review basis, the paper concludes by providing a reasoned characterization of this new part of the Logistics. Key words: Reverse Logistics, Review of literature, Concept proposal 1. INTRODUCTION. Reverse Logistics is an issue that has received growing attention, above all, in the last decade, given the confluence of several situations. On the one hand, there is a verifiable concern about environmental matters and sustainable development. In this sense,...
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...run smooth. Although, making these changes should have no effect on our day to day routine once a schedule is put into place. Yes, the changes will be at a cost but after sometime the company will ultimately save, and save room for more profit. We can help the environment and people’s lives everyday in many ways. I want to thank you in advance for giving me the opportunity to purpose a go-green working environment. Kindest Regards, Brandi Long Table of Contents PAGE Letter of Transmittal 2 Introduction Background of the Problem 4 Statement of the Problem 4 Sources and Methods 4 Report Organization 5 Recycling Alternatives Recycling Ink Cartridges 6 Purchasing Recycled Products 6 Waste Management 6 Conserving Resources Replace lightening 7 Adjust lightening and Electricity Usage 7 Install water filters 8 Conclusion 8 References 9 Statement of the Problem Being a Global...
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...Walmart’s Sustainability Strategy Case Study Question 1: “How is the company deriving value from its sustainability practices?” Walmart has been deriving value from its sustainability strategy through multiple factors. First of all, Walmart was able to create value by introducing new revenue streams from sustainable projects. For example the recycling initiative would create revenue stream that would otherwise not have been realized. Walmart has also created value by creating transparency within its own supply chain. By being directly involved with its suppliers, it was able to manage its supply chain. Walmart’s goal via its networks was to influence stakeholders, primarily its suppliers, to initiate sustainable practices that would be in line with Walmart’s values. By doing so, Walmart has to monitor every supply chain participants, and by doing so, they were able to eliminate redundant channels in the process. For example, instead of having a product manufactured and assembled in two different countries, Walmart was able to eliminate unnecessary channels by understanding the process, and thus creating a more efficient supply chain that is both innovative and cost effective. Another thing that they did was their overall cost reduction in the value chain processes. It was able to reduce inefficiencies in packaging, transportation, and waste, among other factors. By doing so, it sees the potential cost reduction in the long run. Furthermore, Walmart derived...
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...it’s not a manufacturing industry, it’s indirectly impacting on the environment by producing CO2 through its operation by consumption of electricity and wastage product produced through its day to day operation. By taking this in mind, we decided to work under Woolworths and help it to reduce its carbon emission that is affecting the environment and community as a whole. Therefore, our project will be focused on reducing the impact of carbon emission that is emitted from the day to day operation of Woolworths. 2. Project definition Project “Hello Green” will be fully committed towards the green. Therefore this project will be taking substantial steps to address to today’s emission by reducing the energy uses, focusing on recycling and reducing its carbon footprint as per the standard set by the Australian Government that will be helpful in reducing its overall cost of operations. * To assist Woolworths in maintaining sustainable business. * By assist in reducing energy consumption. * By assist in reducing garbage and waste product. * By drawing attention of public through awareness programs....
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...Composting & MSW Recycling in Sri Lanka H.S.Premachandra Assistant Director Central Environmental Authority Sri Lanka premch@cea.lk Asia 3R Conference Tokyo 29 Oct to 01 Nov 2006 Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Introduction Total collection of MSW by local authorities in Sri Lanka is around 2900 tones/day Around 60% [1663 tones] collected in the Western Province[ 9 provinces in Sri Lanka] Around 43% [1257 tones] collected in Colombo District Around 25% [ 700 tones] collected within Colombo Municipal limits, the most urbanized area Legal responsibility of MSW management is with Local Authorities [There are 311 Local Authorities] No proper management of MSW except few cases where compost and biogas produced In most of cases MSW being dumped haphazard manner creating several negative environmental impacts Different Ranges of Daily MSW Collection[tones/day]2005 Ranges[tones/day] Up to 1 1-2 2-5 5-10 10-20 20-50 50-100 100-150 >150 Number of Local Authorities 111 48 76 26 23 19 5 2 1 Total Number of Local Authorities 111 Average Composition of MSW of Sri Lanka Item Biodegradable[short term] Paper Wooden Saw dust/paddy husk & cloth/garments waste Biodegradable[long term] Polythene & plastic Demolition wastes Metals Slaughter house wastes Glass Other Percentage 56.57 6.47 6.35 6.04 5.94 5.91 3.89 2.76 2.34 2.03 1.68 Total 100 National Strategy of Solid Waste Management Prioritize waste avoidance over recycling and recycling over the...
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...------------------------------------------------- Writing Assignment 2 – Proposal Project Purpose By completing this assignment, students will learn to prepare a short proposal for an idea, product, or service. The assignment demonstrates the necessary components of short proposals and allows practice of persuasive writing techniques. Task In this project, you will prepare a short proposal. The proposal will contain three main sections: an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Suggestions for the content for each of the major sections of your proposal are provided at the end of these instructions. Project Details Prepare a proposal for an idea, product, or service. Your proposal will be delivered to a decision maker. Your proposal must be 500-800 words. Examples of proposals written by past students include: * A recycling proposal for a Tim Hortons store, written by an employee * A new process for storing and picking parts for an auto parts manufacturer, written by a line worker * A proposal for a summer floor hockey league for the College, written by a student * A proposal for contributing left over restaurant food to the Downtown Mission, written by a Mission volunteer * A proposal to build a maintenance shed for a church, written by a parishioner * A proposal to perform basic landscaping duties for a business, written by a student looking for summer employment * A proposal to write a monthly newsletter for an employer, written by an employee * A proposal to a community centre requesting...
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...Article 1 Subject of regulation This law shall regulate the waste management,plans of program for waste management,rights and obligations of the legal entities for waste collection and individuals related to waste managements,the manner of the conditions for waste collection,transportation,treatment,processing,storage and disposal, waste import,export and transit,mentoring,information system and financing Article 2 Application of the Law The provisions of this law shall apply to all kinds of waste listed in the List of wastes,except to: 1.Radioactive waste 2.Waste generated during research,exploitation,processing and storage of mineral raw materials and the work of quarries 3.Gaseous effluent emitted into the atmosphere 4.Waste water,except liquid waste 5.Animal waste(carcases,manure,excrement etc.),as well as other types of non hazardous materials of natural origin used in agriculture and; 6.Decommissioned explosives and dispersing devices and materials. Article 3 Objectives of the Law The objectives of this Law shall be to provided: 1.Avoidance and reduction to the maximum possible extent of the amount of waste generation 2.Re-use of usable components of the waste 3.Sustainable development through protection and saving natural resources. 4.Prevention of negative impacts of waste on the environment,human lfe and health. 5.Environmentally acceptable waste disposal and; 6.High level protection of the environment,human life and health Article 4 Activity...
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