...SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR SMALL HOTELS JESSICA MOULD OKANAGAN COLLEGE Introduction Tourism is “one of the world’s fastest-growing industries”; as of 2012, “global tourism accounts for 1.2 trillion dollars (USD) in exports annually, 9% of worldwide GDP and is responsible for one out of every 12 jobs” [ (Canadian Tourism Commission, 2013) ]. Ninety percent of hotels worldwide are small hotels, e.g. hotels with less than 50 rooms (Radwan et al., 2010, p. 179). This essay addresses the problems associated with solid waste produced by the hotel industry including the difficulties faced by small hotels in managing their solid waste and ultimately describes benefits and solutions for sustainable waste management by small hotels. Waste minimizatioin is priority area 1 on Agenda 21 for the Travel and Tourism Industry [ (Stipanuk, 2006, p. 89) ]. The objective of priority area 1 is “to minimize resource inputs, maximize product quality, and minimize waste outputs” [ (Stipanuk, 2006, p. 89) ]. Waste is defined as “unused material produced as a result of inefficient production and/or consumption practices” that “puts economic and environmental costs on society through its collection, treatment and disposal” (Radwan et al., 2012, p. 535). “Waste can be regarded as a human concept as there appears to be no such thing as waste in nature” where “waste products created by a natural process or organism quickly become the raw products used by other processes and organisms”(Full Cycle...
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...implement efficient recycling management for proper Solid Waste Management.( Rahmah Elfithri et al (2011)) Md. Zohur-uz-zaman, A.S.M. Riyad (2014) found out that all the environmental problems that have come into focus in Khulna, Academic Institutional Solid Waste Management has been the slowest to develop either in direction or regulatory mechanisms. The study was conducted at different educational institutions in Khulna, Bangladesh to determine the waste generation rates and identify the current situation of the Academic Institutional Solid Waste Management (ISWM). Which can be helpful to sustainably manage the institutional solid waste. It was found that the organic food waste dominates in the in the university, such as the college, the technical college and in the secondary and primary primary schools the paper and cardboard category is predominant. The results of the study wpold provide us important insight into the growing concern of academic institutional solid waste management. The study helped to find out a better alternative of the existing solution of the waste management of Academic Institutional Solid Waste in the Khulna city. W.A. Dowie et al (1998) studied the institutional solid waste environmental management system (SW-EMS) developed and implemented at the Whiteshell Laboratories of Atomic Energy Canada Limited in Pinawa, Canada. The case study demonstrated the strengths and weaknesses of a simple, low-cost SW-EMS. In 1994, the institution launched a Go Green...
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...Origin and Founder Professor Lakhbir Singh (born 14/06/1962 in Bet Area V. Jatike of District Kapurthala of Punjab State in India) is a Lecturer in Postgraduate Deptt.of Punjabi,DAV College Jalandhar and social activist who founded and heads NGO "PAHAL" (An initiative for social development) . He is best known forhealth Youth motivation,Environment ,Blood Donation activities. He was involved the social area right from his adolescent.After a keen observation of today's society particularly youth he concluded that the present system is producing a consumerist personality, concentrated on self only. It has lost volunteerism totally. The only way to sustainable development is an accurate infrastructure at every level or voluntary involvement of masses especially youth in every kind of development system, that needs an integrated personality but the circumstances are producing disintegrated personalities. Considering all the dimensions and the features of the age, In 1996 Professor Lakhbir Singh along with few of his fellows initiated "PAHAL" (An initiative for social development) NGO with sole objective of Holistic Personality Development . Today he is working for holistic personal development for a HOLISTICLY DEVELOPED SOCIETY even knowing the today's political, social, environmental setup. He is confident that there will be a POSITIVE CHANGE in the society Know More about Lakhbir singh Who we are PAHAL is a voluntary organization promoted by like-minded Educationists...
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...Tom Hall Carbon Offsets and Reductions Carbon offsets are actions the University can take to counteract unavoidable carbon emissions and to counteract other emissions generated off campus. Carbon reductions are actions to lower carbon emissions generated on campus. In addition to all of the individual student proposals that all offset or reduce CO2 emissions in their own unique way, there are a number of projects being proposed to the campus as well as a number of projects already in place on University grounds that offset or reduce CO2 emissions that the university is responsible for generating directly or indirectly. There is a fine line between offsets and reductions and it is important to understand the difference. In order to discuss offsets, it is important to understand why people make CO2 offsets. There are a number of various carbon emissions that are unavoidable at this point in time due to societal structure like dependence on fossil fuels for transportation and some of the University’s utility use. Until major societal change occurs, like the removal of our dependence on fossil fuel and a total jump to renewable energy for our utility and transportation needs. Students, faculty and staff that commute to campus emit unavoidable CO2 emissions on a daily. Total wind purchase from the utility company does not offset the effects of natural gas use for heating (water and living space) and cooking preparation needs. To counteract these emissions the campus can continue...
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...Sponsored by: The Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, New Delhi. NSWAI ENVIS FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK • SEVENTH ISSUE • FEBRUARY, 2007 Decomposition and stabilization of solid organic waste material has been taking place in th The 7 issue of NSWAI-ENVIS newsletter portrays two nature ever since life appeared on this planet. With the progress of civilization and advancements of topics : scientific knowledge, efforts are being directed 1. Carbon Credits in India 2. Bio-bin composting towards rationalizing and controlling the process in This is in continuance with the topics discussed in such a way as to make it more effective and efficient. Bio-bin is one such system of composting which is our earlier newsletters. effective in terms of time and space. This topic is Day by day the cycle of climate on earth is changing. discussed in our second article, “Bio-bin composting” Global warming has led to season shifting, changing I hope that the newsletter will serve the landscapes, rising sea levels, increased risk of drought and floods, stronger storms, increase in heat purpose of understanding the above subjects in a related illness and diseases all over the world. This better and proficient manner. has resulted due to emissions of Green House Gases – Dr. Amiya Kumar Sahu (GHG’s) from various anthropogenic activities. Since the inception of Kyoto Protocol in the year 1997, Carbon Credits in India countries all over the world have become more Our earth...
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...SCAVENGERS Team 627 SCAVENGERS Team 627 1. Introduction Rapid industrialization and population explosion in India has led to the migration of people from villages to cities, which generate thousands of tons of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) daily. The MSW amount is expected to increase significantly in the near future as the country strives to attain an industrialized nation status by the year 2020. Poor collection and inadequate transportation are responsible for the accumulation of MSW at every nook and corner. The management of MSW is going through a critical phase, due to the unavailability of suitable facilities to treat and dispose of the larger amount of MSW generated daily in metropolitan cities. Unscientific disposal causes an adverse impact on all components of the environment and human health. The waste generated is consequently released into the nearby environment. Solid wastes arise from human and animal activities that are normally discarded as useless or unwanted. In other words, solid wastes may be defined as the organic and inorganic waste materials produced by various activities of the society and which have lost their value to the first user. As the result of rapid increase in production and consumption, urban society rejects and generates solid material regularly, which leads to considerable increase in the volume of waste generated from several sources such as, domestic wastes, commercial wastes, institutional wastes and industrial wastes of most diverse...
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...Social Responsibility Strategy for Ladybug Lawn Care LLC Ladybug Lawn Care is a small landscaping company located in Tucson, Arizona. The company is owned by David and Carol Smith; they employ 6 full time people and at least 4 part-time seasonal employees. David does the designing, Carol does the bookkeeping for the business, and they both work in the field with the employees. Ladybug Lawn Care not only maintains existing landscaping but remodels and designs new gardens for its customers. Because the company is located in Southeastern Arizona, they specialize in desert landscaping or Xeriscaping. They also provide their customers full service landscaping options including tropical, green lawns, ponds and fountains. They subcontract jobs beyond their scope such as pools, gazebos, patio, fencing, and gates, to businesses that have the same ethical and environmental beliefs. Environmental Considerations “The environmental dimension of corporate social responsibility refers to business’s impact on the environment. The goal, as a socially responsible company, is to engage in business practices that benefit the environment.” [ (Smith, 2012) ] The area in which the company is located is considered high desert; consequently the region is often in a state of drought. Ladybug owners and staff have made the effort to become knowledgeable in the use of Xeriscaping. Xeriscaping is a term trademarked by the water department of Denver, Colorado (Denver Water). “Xeriscaping...
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...CHAPTER I BASIC POLICIES Article 1 General Provisions Section 1. Short Title. -- This Act shall be known as the “Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000”. Section 2. Declaration of Policies. -- It is hereby declared the policy of the State to adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste management program which shall: (a) Ensure the protection of public health and environment; (b) Utilize environmentally-sound methods that maximize the utilization of valuable resources and encourage resources conservation and recovery; (c) Set guidelines and targets for solid waste avoidance and volume reduction through source reduction and waste minimization measures, including composing, recycling, re-use, recovery, green charcoal process, and others, before collection, treatment and disposal in appropriate and environmentallysound solid waste management facilities in accordance with ecologically sustainable development principles; 2 (d) Ensure the proper segregation, collection, transport, storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste through the formulation and adoption of the best environmental practices in ecological waste management excluding incineration; (e) Promote national research and development programs for improved solid waste management and resource conservation techniques, more effective institutional arrangement and indigenous and improved methods of waste reduction, collection, separation and recovery...
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... Sarah Liao Master, New College Jockey Club Student Village III 9 Lung Wah Street Kennedy Town Hong Kong Dear Dr. Liao, I am Pan Yi, a Year Two undergraduate Economics and Finance major student living in New College for 2 years. I am writing this letter to appeal my unsuccessful readmission result. This appeal letter aims to provide justifications to why I believe I am a strong applicant who deserves readmission for the coming year and why I sincerely hope the management team will reconsider my case. This is to let you know that HKU has selected me for a summer exchange programme in the US, which means I have to leave on 25 May, and come back around 23 August. If my application is dismissed without strong justified reasons, I will be homeless when I come back. At that time, it would be rather hard and difficult, even impossible for me to rent a flat before the new semester starts within a week, and I have no place to stay during that period as well. Because most of the rents and contracts start from June, and I will not be in Hong Kong, it is impossible for me to find a flat now and I am not financially capable to rent a house on my own. If you ask me why haven’t I started looking for a house earlier, that’s because I was really confident that due to my devotion to New College I will be given ...
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...Some of the measures LOCOG has taken to make the London Olympics sustainable include the creation of the Olympic Park on once-contaminated industrial land in east London's Lea Valley, the recycling of over 98 percent of waste during construction and the commitment to do the same in the demolition phase. Steiner listed LOCOG's accomplishments on a walk through Olympic Park. "London's clean-up of an old industrial site; the restoration of flows and habitat on the River Lea; the greening of supply chains; the low energy linked with the design and construction of the stadium, including utilizing old gas pipes for the facility's Olympic ring; and the use of temporary structures to reduce emissions are among the actions that can assist in inspiring the organizers of the Rio 2016 games and beyond," he said. This is the first time that a host city has committed to measure its carbon footprint over the entire term of the Olympic Games from construction to the finish line. UK Secretary of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs Caroline Spelman said, "We are committed to building a future for everyone where the natural environment is not just protected, but valued as a national asset." "We are delighted to have set new standards in sustainable development, and to showcase the expertise and ingenuity of British companies in delivering a green Olympics so warmly welcomed by Mr. Steiner," she said. | Secretary Caroline Spelman, left, and other dignitaries introduce the One Planet...
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...What’s So Bad About Plastic Bags? Plastic bags are not biodegradable. They clog waterways, spoil the landscape, and end up in landfills where they may take 1,000 years or more to break down into ever smaller particles that continue to pollute the soil and water. Plastic bags also pose a serious danger to birds and marine mammals that often mistake them for food. Thousands die each year after swallowing or choking on discarded plastic bags. Finally, producing plastic bags requires millions of gallons of petroleum that could be used for transportation or heating. Consider a Personal Ban on Plastic Bags Some businesses have stopped offering their customers plastic bags, and many communities are either considering a ban on plastic bags or have already implemented one. Meanwhile, here are a couple of things you can do to help: Switch to reusable shopping bags. Reusable shopping bags made from renewable materials conserve resources by replacing paper and plastic bags. Reusable bags are convenient and come in a variety of sizes, styles and materials. When not in use, some reusable bags can be rolled or folded small enough to fit easily into a pocket. Recycle your plastic bags. If you do end up using plastic bags now and then, be sure to recycle them. Many grocery stores now collect plastic bags for recycling. If yours doesn't, check with your community recycling program to learn how to recycle plastic bags in your area. ---________________________________________...
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...what comes into the mind. The form or structure does not show how healthy it is or how they function. The primary function of the family is to reproduce society, both biologically, through procreation, and socially, through socialization. From the perspective of children, the family is a family of orientation: the family functions to locate children socially, and plays a major role in their socialization. Objectives: To be able to make a family health plan in the community. To diagnosed family health problems. Family Profile NAMEOFMEMBERS | RELATION TOHEAD | SEX | AGE | CIVIL STATUS | HIGHEST EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT | OCCUPATION | HEALTH STATUS | Joey Sibal | Father | M | 39 | M | College undergrad | None | Well | Michelle Sibal | Mother | F | 37 | M | College grad | Teacher | Well | Mary Jane | Daughter | F | 11 | S | Elementary | student | Well | Family Structure * ( )Nuclear Family ( ) Extended Family ( ) Single-Parent Nuclear Family or often called the traditional family. This was the most admired from the four types of structure. It can be can be a fostering environment in which to host children as long as there is love, time spent with children, emotional support, low stress, and a constant economic upbringing. Family Life Cycle ( ) Unattached Young Adult ( ) The Newly Married Couple * ( ) The Family with Young Children ( ) The Family with Adolescents ( ) Launching Family ( ) The Family in later life This isn't hard...
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...Walmart Manages Ethics and Compliance Challenges Sanelesia Hawkins West Georgia Technical College Abstract Despite its financial success and international proliferation, Walmart and its business practices have generated controversy and divided public opinion. Supporters praise Walmart’s sales of needed household items and groceries at relatively low prices, while critics condemn the corporation’s generally low wages paid to employees and its tendency, as a big-box retailer, to put small, community-based stores out of business. As a result, Walmart is often the subject of intense social and political debates pertaining to capitalistic practices and ethical treatment of workers. Another major criticism of the company pertains to its long history of allegedly “invading” smaller towns and communities, establishing stores, and thereby driving small, family-owned and -operated stores out of business because they were unable to compete financially. Walmart Manages Ethics and Compliance Challenges Walmart has been criticized by many groups and individuals, including labor unions and other groups. It has been accused of selling merchandise at such low costs that competitors have tried to sue it for predatory pricing (intentionally selling a product at low cost in order to drive competitors out of the market). Over the last decade or so Walmart has become involved in numerous lawsuits for a variety of reasons. The majority of the suits are class action lawsuits in which employees...
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...environment (Kaufman, 2009). Because of the repercussions of wastefulness, recycling is essential. As a student at Pierce College I care about my school’s environmental impact. Pierce College should implement a systematic recycling program that separates paper, plastic, and non-recyclable waste. Programs that recycle materials such as paper, glass, plastic, and metal are one way to decrease the amount of resources (especially non-renewable ones) needed to produce a given amount of products. What is less obvious is whether such programs save more money than they cost, or more energy than they consume. Recycling programs can in fact be worth their cost, but only if the programs are run efficiently, with sufficient education for those involved. In Washington State 60 to 80 percent of waste is recoverable through recycling (Recycling Saves Money). If Pierce College enforced a recycling program and reduced their waste by just 60 percent they could save thousands of dollars each year by avoiding landfill costs. The only costs to account for are recycling bins and time spent educating staff and students on the program. For the program to be as effective as possible people need to be educated. I recommend that an email be sent out to all staff and students informing them on the new recycling program and how it works. There should also be a new page created on the Pierce College website dedicated to the recycling program. A total budget of $14,210 is enough to cover the cost of a new webpage...
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...Luana Bulseco Professor Joseph G. Smith MGMT 3100 May 2, 2013 Green Mountain Coffee Roasters: A Good Cup of Java In the beautiful mountains of Vermont, you will find the home of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (GMCR). In 1981, Robert Stiller, the company founder, while vacationing at a ski resort in Waitsfield, VT found a cup of coffee so good that he bought the company. At the time, Green Mountain was a small, specialty coffee store, and nobody would have imagined that GMCR would become one of the world's leading specialty coffee makers. Today GMCR is recognized for its award-winning coffees, innovative brewing technology, and socially responsible business practices. Reaching this point, however, was not easy and forced GMCR to master their marketing strategies in order to survive the competition. In a time and age when 'environmentally responsible' has become the latest buzzword in social and environmental responsibility is not a trendy marketing move. It is a key concept that has been part of the company's core commitment and values from the time when it was housed in a tiny storefront cafe. In fact, Green Mountain has been named one of the Top 100 Most Socially Conscious Corporations by Business, Inc. for two years running. The company's production plant has been certified organic since 1997, and they remain committed to offering high quality, completely organically grown coffee as a major part of their offerings. In addition to their commitment to organically...
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