...Introduction Jute is a bio-degradable eco-friendly item. Prior to nineties, jute fabric was used for making low cost carry bags and gunny bags for packing rice, paddy, sugar, dal, cement etc. With the start of Jute diversification, a large market has developed for the jute yarn, jute fabrics and other jute based products. With the market assistance of Ministry of Textile & Jute and Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation a large production base of small and cottage sector units have come up with a wide variety of products and are sold through exhibitions organized by different agencies. Both Ministry of Textile & Jute and Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation have their own development schemes to support jute entrepreneurs beginning from imparting “Basic Training Programme”,“Advance Training Programme”, “Advance Training cum Design Dissemination Programme ”,“Technical demonstration” and “Buyer Seller Meet”. They are also assisting the jute entrepreneurs to sell their products through different Trade Fairs/Exhibitions in the country. Ministry of Textile & Jute is also providing marketing assistance to jute entrepreneurs by providing them stalls in the trade fairs/exhibitions in the domestic market as well as in the foreign markets. For creating pollution free environment the Govt. has started discouraging the use of polythene and rexin items. the polythene bags have been totally banned .For eco-friendly character the demand for jute yarn, jute fabrics and other jute items...
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...of sea-food, depletion of the seafood supply is inevitable unless Walmart have a deep engagement of their supply chain. One strategy that Walmart wants to promote to their suppliers is for all of them to take up the Marine Stewardship Council’s certification program. This process will be time consuming, expensive and complex. The depletion of some fish poses a threat to Walmart and its seafood supply chain. Many challenges exists that will lead to indirect or direct increases in the cost of the supply chain. Because of the lengthy supply chain, with the fish travelling through many parties who are involved in catching, packaging, forwarding, and labeling, cost increases drastically. Wal-Mart’s customers are uneducated about the MSC Eco Label. Therefore, it will be costly to invest in certifying their fish with this standard while it may not boost their sales. While seafood supply can be sustainable by establishing fishing farms, there is always the concern for retaining the same quality as wild-caught fish. Therefore, Walmart needs solutions for the continuous supply of wild-caught fish while retaining its sustainability. In an effort to promote its sustainability, Walmart started to carry MSC certified Chilean Sea Bass in three hundred stores worldwide. This certification will ensure that these fish meet independent environmental standards. To promote sustainability in their supply chain, they can provide bonuses and incentives to their fishermen based on their...
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...Lac,K.(2013).Make a decision to support eco-friendly tourism this Earth Day.Retrieved from http://wwws.examiner.com/article/make-a-decision-to-support-eco-friendly-tourism-this-earth-day/ In the article,author suggests to go completely greener this Earth Day.Luxury Link is supporting it by hosting a live earth day travel chat,where one will get to understand Eco-Luxury.One can go on a vacation in hotels which have scored high points on various issues like energy,water efficiency and atmosphere,etc and the good thing about this is one does not need to to compromise on style ,comfort and can still be trendy by just checking out the list of eco-friendly hotels and aminities provided.Even the airlines are concerned about the environment.They are supporting it by reducing the the usage of carbon and plantation of trees.This will help us as well as the future generation to live a better life and enjoy the beauty of mother earth. AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION.(n.d.).Conservation tourism:Conservation tourism turns wildlife into a local asset.Retrieved from http://www.awf.org/economic/conservation-tourism The article speaks about how successfully Africa has conserved the wildlife.Instead of feeling it like a threat to the livelihoods it is helping in saving and growing tourism .It also reports how the locals have been protecting the area i.e. private properties which does not come in protected areas.The national parks are creating jobs as well...
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...Walmart has been taking the necessary steps to move toward 100% sustainable seafood for the better part of ten years. In working with the MSC they are establishing guidelines for fisheries and encouraging their suppliers to process and distribute sustainable fish, be it wild caught or certain farm raised varieties. As of the end of 2009, “Walmart’s wild seafood was 55% MSC certified… you can’t be 100% certified when you can’t be certified on a number of products. We’re working with MSC to encourage them to build these other certifications standards.” While Walmart is making the necessary changes on the back end to improve the sustainability in their supply chains, they have not truly begun advertising the value of sustainable seafood to their customers. As a result, customers are less likely to pay the higher costs for these “sustainable” alternatives, when they do not recognize the value. In the article outlining Walmart’s Sustainability Strategy specific to inventory management within their seafood supply chain, The Fishin’ Company is one supplier that has embraced Walmart’s asks, spending more time, effort and money to adhere to their sustainability standards. One of the main issues that Walmart faces is the length of time in which it takes for a fishery or supply-company to become MSC certified; the process can take up to two years. Given the increased demand, Walmart cannot afford this lapse in time. Walmart needs to work with the MSC to expedite the process. In order...
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...MM110 Assignment 1 Market anaylsis of organic wines in australia xiangyun Dai, SID:220113354 MM110 Assignment 1 Market anaylsis of organic wines in australia xiangyun Dai, SID:220113354 2013 2013 Unit coordinator: Fredy-Roberto Organic Wines Organic wines are made from wine grapes produced under organic agricultural practices, as defined by the International Federation of Organic Agriculture movements as the ‘production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions’ with its core principle in achieving high yields without artificial fertilizers and pesticides (IFOAM, 2008). With over 11 million certified hectares of land, the Organic agricultural industry in Australia has received rapid growth in the recent years due to the trend to a more ‘healthy, and environmentally responsible’ consumer culture and a willingness to pay more for their values (Remaud, 2008). In the following years the industry is expect to continue to receive respectable double digit growth. The recent growth in organic produces has translated well into the growing market for organic wine (107% growth during 2010-2012) and it is expected to continue into the future (Mascitelli, 2012). While the average consumer are not so willing to pay the premium for the ‘organic’ label on their wine, research have found that a significant cluster (~14%) of Australians are willing to pay up to a 9% premium...
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...doing their part and are attending to their corporate social responsibility. Within the hospitality industry there are many different ways that a manager can choose to improve the management and conservation of energy. Ensuring that all of the machinery on the property is up to date, well maintained and the most energy efficient model available is a good start to reducing the energy consumed on the property. However, there are other things that can be done as well. For instance, instead of just upgrading the machinery they could replace it entirely with energy conserving technology alternatives. They also have the options of choosing a completely different source of energy, one that is renewable, easily accessible and environmentally friendly. To begin to make these changes education is the first key, have a meeting with the staff and get them involved, hire someone to do an assessment and figure out where the issues are and make a decision to change what needs to be done and to create a well-managed...
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...Give some examples of how International Paper defies the common social criticisms of marketing as discussed in class. One example that International Paper defies the common social criticisms of marketing is that their number one goal since they opened was to be socially responsible. Since they opened 110 years ago they have built a strong resume of being socially responsible. For example, “Out of more than 600 contending companies from all industries, IP recently ranked number one in social responsibility” (“International Paper,” 2012). Another example is that IP does a great job of using natural resources, recycling them to use again, and reducing air pollution. IP uses these methods on their mills in Vicksburg. For example, “Capturing steam in one area and reusing it in another reduces the amount of fresh steam required and reduces the amount of fuel needed to power the plant” (“International Paper,” 2012). This means that IP, while containing the air pollution the mill emits, can also reuse those emissions to power the mill. By doing IP can save money while continuing to prove that they are socially responsible. Therefore some of the examples of how IP defies common social criticisms of marketing is their number one goal is to be socially responsible, and finally by being socially responsible and continuing to be extremely profitable. Analyze International Paper according to the Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility. After analyzing the Pyramid of Corporate Social...
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...Farming is no more remunerative. Don’t you know for every thirty minutes one farmer is committing suicide? The situation is pathetic in Indian villages. ” “Tell me the greatest achievements of India, Ramesh Babu !” “ I recollect many achievements in various fields that make India proud , in Science, Space research, Commerce and Industry. One gigantic achievement in recent times is Mangalyaan for example.” “ Ramesh Babu ! One of the greatest achievement is, our farmers without much infrastructure, without any science , from traditional knowledge provide food to 1.25 billion people. We never count this as an achievement. The farmer who gives us food, who nourishes us , is barely nourished , his children are starving. The one that gives...
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...virtual type organizations due to today’s technological advances. This is rapidly changing the organization’s environment and enabling them to expand into global markets to enhance their competitive interdependencies. Companies such as Halcyon understand that the world’s economy is becoming more globalized providing companies an advantage to expand into foreign markets. Halcyon Fields is a leading producer of organic yogurt and dairy products in the United States and is looking to expand operations internationally. They are not only looking to expand and grow internationally as a producer of organic dairy products, Halcyon Fields wants to also use their companie’s values as an example to other companies to show that being socially and eco-friendly be profitable as well. Strategic alliance and joint ventures are two popular global strategies that are being proposed to form multinational firms and partnerships. These global strategies would provide Halcyon Fields a strong platform for international expansion. Halcyon Fields would greatly gain from partnering with companies abroad that share their common interest and have a good contact and reputation in their local markets. This collaboration whether it is a strategic alliance or an international joint venture with a local company in the countries Halcyon Fields wants to access will enable them to leverage their reputation, skills, knowledge, and experience while reducing risks involved in entering into the global sector...
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...HZ UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Zeeland – German Tourists German tourists should be satisfied about the quality of a holiday in Zeeland 10/22/2012 An essay on Should German tourists be satisfied about the quality of a holiday in Zeeland? University: | HZ University of Applied Sciences | Semester: | 5. Semester | Academic year: | 2012/2013 | Course: | CU10130 - Lifestyle | | | | | 1 *Student: Scaldis Academy:, Department of Vitality Management and Tourism. Zeeland – German Tourist Introduction The number of German tourists visiting the Netherlands has dramatically reduced as compared to a few years ago. This has led to a need to research the cause of this reduction. We as students following the minor lifestyle management are focusing more on how to bring back the German tourists to Zeeland, Netherlands coastal area with beautiful clean beaches and dunes. Tourism is a way of distancing yourself from every day activities. It is a service-intensive industry that depends on the quality of customers' service experiences and their consequent assessment of satisfaction or dissatisfaction with a service experience. Experience is conceived as conscious awareness and is manifested as precondition for responses to tourist business. The management and performance of service quality is thus of crucial importance to the tourism industry. In this report the question as to whether Germans tourists should be satisfied with the quality of holidays...
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...in their CSR spend in 2011 of R54.4 million. The Small Business Incubator Project was launched in 2010 is one of their most successful initiatives under the mentorship and guidance of Susan Ackerman-Berman who heads up transformation at Pnp. The objective of the projects is to assist small black businesses whether it is getting their products into the Pnp stores as well as other retail industries or providing a service. They are given the financial assistance as well as guidance in all aspects of the business process such as financial, operational, accounting, safety, employment, marketing and production in an effort to sustain their small business. Their mission is to enhance and develop skills such as teaching techniques of organic farming as well as...
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...coordinator of Textile Design, Dr. Reena Aggarwal, my mentor Ms. Bhawana Chanana and subject teacher, Ms. Bhawana Chanana for helping me and guiding me throughout the study for this document and helping me improve the quality of my research. ABSTRACT The expansion of textile production and consumption has led to an increased pollution, water shortages, fossil fuel and raw material depletion and climate change. Production of polyester fiber, the most widely used manmade fiber, consumes no renewable resources and high energy levels and generates atmospheric emissions. Also finishing of textiles consumes a large amount of water as well and energy. However, production of apparels is more environmentally friendly; still, outsourcing from low cost countries consumes more fuel for transportation. A throw away mentality has also been adopted by the consumers with the ongoing...
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...mankind would be able to inhabit this planet to better our population. Today our dream has become a reality. Astro Nova’s location is a bit farther from earth than expected. It is 7,500 Light Years away. Given that it is that far you may ask what the conditions are like. A normal day for Astro Nova is warm and sunny. Close to the days and seasons we have on earth. There is two land masses on this aquatic planet which only one can sustain life. The land mass that does not sustain life is a volcanic mass which we can use to foster many natural resources. Most of the natural resources we use today for building, producing money, oil etc. Will be able to be mined from this land. On the land ass that will be sustaining our society. There is farming which will take place by using mostly hydroponics. Hydroponics is the method of growing plants in water rather than using soil. The only impact on the location of our planet due to social structures would be that not many people are willing to travel that far. Well if you are worried about the travel time don’t be because we are going to use Cryostasis for our travel. The political structure of our community is a Representative Council. The members of this council will be decided once we arrive to Astro Nova. The number of how many members will sit on this council is to be determined as well. These members will have the abilities of today’s president. The only difference is that it will only be those members and no State...
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...ADAPTATION OF ZAMBIAN AGRICULTURE TO CLIMATE CHANGE- A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE UTILISATION OF THE AGRO-ECOLOGICAL REGIONS A Review For Policy Makers J S Phiri, E Moonga, O Mwangase, G Chipeta 05-04-13 Climate Change, Agriculture and Agro-Eco Regions of Zambia, A Review. ZaAS Page 1 Foreword The Zambia Academy of Sciences (ZaAS) was established for a purpose of “Promoting Excellence in Scientific and Technical Endeavours” in Zambia. I am glad to see that as a young academy, we are on the right path towards fulfilling our objectives and especially our role of advancing the cause of science and technology. I would like to reiterate that ZaAS is ready and willing to contribute, as scientists in the sustainable development of our country as we strongly believe that Zambia can truly develop only through advancement in science and technology. This Policy Brief is in line with the aspirations of the Constitution of the Academy and specifically Articles 4 and 5 that empowers the Academy to initiate studies or can be requested by stakeholders including Government or persons to undertake such research for purposes of scientific advice, guidance or for purposes of advancing science and technology in Zambia. It is in recognising this important role that the first Policy Brief addresses climate change and food security. Climate change is a challenge universally considered the single most threatening situation facing mankind today since time immemorial. This Policy Brief tackles impacts...
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...Save the World Starting at Home Crystal Meeks SCI207: Dependence of Man on the Environment (GSM1135A) Instructor: Jeff Kingsbury August 29, 2011 Save the World Starting at Home There are many different resources that the human population took for granted for many years and now we see so many of the destructive results that have to be dealt with. Habits of whole populations have to be changed in order to thwart a steady decline of our eco-system. These changes will involve educating people about the land and air around them. Urban and Suburban development is an area that needs to be addressed as it one of the main cause for the loss of land. Farm land is being destroyed in the United States and from 1982 to 1992, just ten years; the United States lost 4,000,000 acres to urban and suburban development land that was considered to “prime” farmland. This type of land is the land that is used for growing most crops because of its enriched soils and climate. To make matters worse the United States lost another 266,000 acres of “unique” during the same time period; land that is used for growing uncommon or rare crops. Once this land is gone it would take a miracle to ever regain its usage so essentially it is just lost forever. There are several ways to combat the loss of land so that we retain what we have for survival purposes. One way would first have to address population growth. If families were limited to having two children per family the impact to living space...
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