...The Earth is yours. Save it! The Earth is yours. Save it! Name : Sanelisiwe Gomomo Laetitia Ngalula Aviwe Janeth Viwe Introduction What does it mean to Go Green? Going Green means that you have adopted certain practices and habits that reduce your overall impact on the environment. These practices may include anything from recycling, reducing your energy usage, using public transportation, to buying local products. Going green is quite important to the environment as well as our health. We will be able to breathe a little easier with less pollution in the air. Consider for a moment that a plastic soda bottle takes over 450 years to decompose, and that beer cans take 200 to 500 years to decompose. If these things are not recycled, or if a process isn't found to speed up decomposition, then we're going to wind up living in our own landfills. People all around the world consume billions of bottles and cans each and every single year, without a method to get rid of these items, our great grandchildren will still be seeing those same bottles and cans around, that alone is an important reason to go green. The Going Green Campaign is to ensure the earth will be a better place to live in future. I. INFORMATION ABOUT THE SERVICE The Going Green Campaign has been created to raise the awareness on the environment hazards we are facing today. There are many ways we can save our earth and prevent it from being destroyed. Our earth has lost a massive ideal environment...
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...notion of campuses that are energy-efficient and ecologically friendly, and that provide a healthy, productive, comfortable environment for students and staff has been around for some time. But for many educators, green schools have remained more good intention than proven approach, a huge risk that few school leaders could--or would--take. According to Kristen Heinen, assistant director of the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS), the idea of green building was unknown to most educators. However, public awareness and interest have grown significantly due to education campaigns on specific environmental problems such as climate change, children's health, water quality, and electronic waste. These issues hit home for parents, students, teachers, and administrators who spend a significant amount of time in school buildings that contribute to these problems. Over the past year, CHPS has seen a steady increase in school districts that incorporate green building practices due to a greater awareness of buildings' impact on children's health and the environment, and also because green schools have proven to be financially beneficial to districts. This article discusses the benefits of green schools and their impact on students' health and the environment. GOING GREEN: AT first glance, the most striking aspect of Inderkum High School in northwest Sacramento, may be the glass. Windows sheathe most of the school, culminating in a towering, curving reflective wall of glass...
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...“Going green” is a phrase that has been on the lips of many people for the past few years. To go green means you will act in a way to preserve the planet and its natural systems and resources (Wilkerson, 2009). In light of all the talks of going green many companies want to go green as well. Green jobs as explained in the Bureau of Labor Statistics website are jobs in businesses that produce goods or provide services that benefit the environment or conserve its natural resources. Jobs in which workers' duties involve making their establishment's production processes more environmentally friendly or use fewer natural resources (BLS, 2013). Automatically the thoughts of working on a farm or planting trees in some forest come to mind I am sure but those are not the only options. Major companies that are housed in large story buildings can be a green job as well. Companies that produce energy from renewable sources use energy efficient electronics in the work area, and any reduction in greenhouse gasses can all be considered green jobs (BLS, 2013). The company itself is not the only thing that has to be green but the employees need to be as well (at least when at work). The company needs to provide the employee with the proper knowledge of the environment and how the company itself is working towards helping the planet. Whatever it is that the company is doing like aiding in the conservation of energy or pollution reduction the employee must know how the company implements these...
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...review process. Along with this are 10 state of the art video conference rooms with sound sensitive microphones and tweeters draping down from the ceiling. These technological resources make business and client service more efficient in getting work done. The tax information is stored on the share rooms which let junior and senior level employees make changes and save hard drive space with a web based interface. The only issue is that transition to completely eliminate the paper trail as tax returns and workpapers are always around the office. At the bare minimum the goal is electronically convert all returns to PDF files within the share rooms for all historical data. Current Green Focus: Currently, Accountants LLP is a bit scarce in launching green initiatives within the firm. More specifically green initiatives...
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...‘Going Green’ Why is it everywhere people go they always see or hear about going green? It’s because going green plays a big role in the economy also the environment in today’s society. Indeed, people going green save on money, energy and using less gas is good for the environment. For example, when washing clothes in the washing machine one should always use cold water whenever possible because, almost ninety percent of energy goes to heating water. In the summer people can also hang dry inside and outside appose to using the drying machine. One can also install Energy star light bulbs, which reduces the amount of greenhouse gases people produce, it also saves them money on their bills and the planet earth will benefit from this action. Installation of gas water heaters is also very efficient and saves a bit of money as well. Saving water is another ‘going green’ activity, by cutting down the amount of water a person uses, one can install low-flow shower heads, fixtures and toilets. By cutting down the amount of water one uses each time they take a shower or use the restroom is basically on their way to be ‘going green’ while saving money on their water bill. Water is the most precious resource and people shouldn’t be taking it’s availability for granted. Moreover, people that go green use the least amount of gas as possible. For example, they ride their bikes, walk, carpool, transit and drive hybrid’s to work. Those examples save on gas money and other costs...
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...Topic: Going Green Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to go green. Thesis Statement: Going green will make a difference Introduction I. Attention material: Have you ever heard of big companies, you're school, or a neighbor going green? Being Eco-friendly/going green will help animals, humans, and the world. II. Tie to the audience: There are tons of reasons why we should all be informed on why going green benefits almost everything and anything. III. Credibility material: I recently have gone green and it has not only effected my life, but the life of those around me. IV. Thesis/Preview: Going green will definitely make a difference Body I. Main point #1 There are many steps we are going to need to take to help prevent the Earth from being destroyed A. By not going green we have led to global warming, we burn fossil fuels and other things that have caused an increase in carbon dioxide. 1. Landfills are all over the place and filled with ridiculously amounts of trash, we humans throw out tons of trash daily. It takes years and year to decompose some items that are thrown into the trash. 2. Simple things can make a difference, such as, making sure to always turn off lights and electronics when you leave a room. B. By doing this you'll be saving electricity 1. Recycling paper while being in school, plastic after finishing your lunch, aluminum after an arts and crafts project, almost anything can be recycled. You can also buy recycled projects. a. Recycling...
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...Company Program for Williams Plant Services Going Green Prepared for: Ross Marcoot Prepared by: Marc Paulson, Operations Director Williams Plant Services February 6th 2016 (Webmaster, September 1st 2011) Ross Marcoot President Williams Plant Services 100 Crescent Centre Parkway Suite 1240 Tucker, Ga. 30084 Company Program for Williams Plant Services Going Green As awareness of the importance of the preservation of the environment continues to grow in 2016, companies are looking for ways to become environmentally friendly, also known as "going green." Not only can green business practices and processes help protect the environment, they may also help a company improve its bottom line. There are many direct benefits for businesses that embrace social and environmental responsibility. There are tangibles and financials that come from efficiency and cost savings: * Increased revenues and market share * Mutual benefits in contract alignments * Reduced risk, easier financing * Reduced expenses of construction sites In addition, today much of the value of a company lies below the bottom line in intangibles, nonfinancial and brand reputation. Mainstream investors are demanding thoughtful corporate social responsibility structures. Leading research in the field of "Extra-Financial" valuation shows that environmental, social and governance issues are material to long term results -- so must be factored into investment decisions. A sustainability...
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...Hospitality companies have an ethical responsibility to go green even at the expense of the bottom line Nowadays it has become fashionable for businesses and organizations to adopt and promote environmentally friendly approach. This adaptation not only helps making these organizations noticeable but also is considered to be cost effective. The expectations and pressures of going green have also affected the hospitality industry as customers are rapidly becoming aware of the environmental concerns that the world is facing and expect the organization that they are associated with to adopt such operational and service management scenarios which are environment friendly.It is not easy to present an argument against healthier work space and environment. This essay will analyze different aspects of adopting ‘green activities’ by the hospitality organizations and will discuss if it is possible for them to maintain healthy revenues while adopting green activities. The word green generally refers towards the activities which are considered to be environmentally responsible by the consumers and stake holders, adopted by the organization in question. Such activities are meant to reduce the environmental foot print of the organization by reducing their use of natural resources and a balanced contribution towards the eco systems (Graci & Dodds, 2009).There are variety of ways to choose from when a company decides to ‘go green’ starting from minor activities to bigger more significant...
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...Austin English 102 28 November 2009 Going Green The thought of “going green” has come into question quite often within the last few years. Due to the increase of greenhouse gases and the global climate change, many people feel the need to change our habit of fossil fuel use has come upon us. These changes have come in the form of alternative fueled cars too using solar panels on the roof of homes to generate one’s own electricity from the sun. As with all ideas, there tend to be good ideas and not so good ideas. I believe for the most part we as a people have done a good job of starting the trend of being cleaner and more planet friendly with our actions. Yet I still believe it is going to take a long time before we reach the point where we can consider ourselves a completely environmentally friendly country. There are many good things happening locally in Arizona that are setting us off in the right direction, especially at Glendale Community College. For one, the new buildings at Glendale Community College are being made environmentally friendly by utilizing the sun for power with the help of solar panels. Also another way they are trying to make a difference is in the way people get to and from school. With the addition of carpool parking spots, it has started to encourage more and more people to carpool to school then drive separately. I think that all of these ideas are going to help out, but in the long run stuff like this is going to have to be done on a much larger...
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...English 101 Going green is too expensive Now a days all you hear about is global warming and how all this pollution is ruining the earth, and how going green will solve any future problems. Now say you do decide to go green but wait going green means you have to spend more money. Now why the hell would you spend more money to go green? Especially when this is a worldwide situation and the economy not being the greatest. Who in his or her minds would spend more money when everyone is trying to save money? When it comes to the cost of going green, the long-term benefits to gain often outweigh the costs. The challenge for most people is really to remember this and choose to make an investment. While researching about this I came across an article stating someone’s opinion and one phrase caught my eye. “If we only focus on the cost of going green to our pockets today, but ignore the higher cost of not going green to our environment tomorrow, then we are being irresponsible and unkind – not only to humanity and other living things on earth, but also to ourselves. We will be unkind to ourselves, because many of us will still be alive, fortunately or unfortunately, to experience the harms we bring about to the environment -- pollution, global warming and climate change.” Thinking about this phrase made me think, if your willing to put the money down now you’ll save the rest of it in the future. But why do I have to pay so much, wouldn’t going green be cheaper to make the person...
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...Going Green The day-to-day problem that this paper will discuss is going green. With over flowing landfills and the ice caps melting the awareness of going green and helping the environment is becoming more imperative. With so many news stories on how each person should start to save the environment by going green and recycling it is hard to know where to start. The three Rs of recycling are easiest way start saving the environment first reduce, then reuse, and finally recycle. Reduce The first R of recycling is reduce. Reducing waste will conserve existing landfill space, so that there will not be a need to build more landfills. The National Recycling Coalition states that “The average American discards seven and a half pounds of garbage every day. (Coalition) The first step to reducing waste is to stop junk mail. There are many websites where a person can simply enter their address and the amount of junk mail that is mailed to that address to drastically decrease. Another way to reduce waste is to cancel newspaper, and catalogs subscriptions. Recycling Revolution quotes that “38.2 percent of our total waste is from paper and paperboard”. (Dawn, 2005 - 2010) By reading newspapers and catalogs online each person will reduce paper waste. Lastly, it is a good idea to switch all bills to be paid online instead of having bills mailed. Reuse The next R of recycling is reuse. Reuse products for the same purpose or new purposes. The easiest way to start reusing is to...
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...Let’s Go Green What is Green Building? Green building, or sustainable design, is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use energy, water and materials, and reducing building impacts on human health and the environment over the entire life cycle of the building. Green building concepts extend beyond the walls of buildings and can include site planning, community and land use planning issues as well. Why is Green Building important? The growth and development of our communities has a large impact on our natural environment. The manufacturing, design, construction, and operation of the buildings in which we live and work are responsible for the consumption of many of our natural resources. In the United States, buildings account for: 39% of total energy use 68% of total electricity consumption 30% of landfill waste 38% of carbon dioxide emissions 12% of total water consumption The Environmental Benefits are enhanced and protected biodiversity and ecosystems, improved air and water quality, reduced water streams, conserved and restored natural resources. The Economical Benefits are reduced operating costs, improved occupant productivity, enhanced asset values and profits, and optimized life-cycle economic performance. The Social Benefits are enhanced occupant health and comfort, improved indoor air quality, minimized strain on local utility infrastructure, and improved overall quality of life. Why go green? Thanks to more...
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...INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS AND GROUP PROCESSES Going Green to Be Seen: Status, Reputation, and Conspicuous Conservation Vladas Griskevicius Joshua M. Tybur University of Minnesota University of New Mexico Bram Van den Bergh Rotterdam School of Management Why do people purchase proenvironmental “green” products? We argue that buying such products can be construed as altruistic, since green products often cost more and are of lower quality than their conventional counterparts, but green goods benefit the environment for everyone. Because biologists have observed that altruism might function as a “costly signal” associated with status, we examined in 3 experiments how status motives influenced desire for green products. Activating status motives led people to choose green products over more luxurious nongreen products. Supporting the notion that altruism signals one’s willingness and ability to incur costs for others’ benefit, status motives increased desire for green products when shopping in public (but not private) and when green products cost more (but not less) than nongreen products. Findings suggest that status competition can be used to promote proenvironmental behavior. Keywords: altruism, environmental conservation, costly signaling, status competition, consumer behavior ported that the number one reason for purchasing the car is because it “makes a statement about me.” What statement does the Prius make? “It shows the world that its owner...
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...The green year The Green Year Imagine an entire year of living green. Not only would you reduce your carbon footprint by a massive amount, but you could probably inspire others to do the same. Jodi Helmer's book The Green Year gives you 365 small, inexpensive things you can do to make a big difference in saving the planet and making your home more eco-friendly. The book features a frugal tip for each day each day plus a space where you can write suggestions that are more practical for your lifestyle. In addition, there's a place for you to check off each action, so there's no losing track of your place on your "green adventure." Whether you do the tips on the designated days or when it's convenient for you, The Green Year gives you an easy-to-follow green guide that you can refer back to anytime during the year — and years to come. All it takes is lots of little changes to make a really big difference. Go ahead and do your part, starting today. Here are 52 inexpensive ways to go green 1 Don't heat an empty house! During the winter, turn down your thermostat to 68 degrees F when you're home and 55 degrees F at night and while you're away. 2 Your computer may go to sleep, but it's still sucking up energy. Turn your computer off at the end of the day. In addition, take steps to create an eco-friendly workplace. 3 Clean your refrigerator coils — vacuum out the dust and wipe with a damp cloth. You'll be...
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...fuels. The environmental quality and preservation is the goal of the use of renewable energy. Renewable energy should be considered throughout the world because of the potential impact we may have on the environment. Renewable energy is the best solution because it provides long-term and environmental benefits. On a global scale renewable energy supplies a significant benefit to our planet such as, lowering energy costs, job creation, and preserving the environment. With energy costs continuously on the rise and more frequent disasters affecting us as a whole, the fact remains that moving toward renewable energy forms most certainly makes these problems vanish. It may not be an easy task; it is safe to say that the world is headed in a green direction. Citizens and community members everywhere are seeking smart solutions to our two biggest problems – the economic downturn and the ecological collapse. The...
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