McKendree University is on track for an eco-friendly campus and community. While still raising awareness to students about recycling and different way of recycling, we must include our buildings to raise awareness. For future study we should conduct student opinions on our campus movement in going green. McKendree should provide students with information on savings and expense differences. These expenses will show students the amount of money saved if students go green.
The waste management program consists of two programs such as the recycling and waste management. The waste prevention program is responsible for helping reduce waste before it is formed. Leaders are responsible for educating the staff on the importance of waste management and recycling and ways to maintain a clean environment and express the benefits for future generations to come. Once the staff comprehends the concept and accepts it, it will not be too difficult to get them to use utensils that are non-disposable. By using non disposable utensils, plates and cups, we are able to meet sanitary standards in the facilities.
The Buy Nothing Day is just a way for environmentalists to voice their theories about how to fix the environment. Consumerism is well on its way to improve the life of humankind everywhere, while making sure to take the environment along for the
They try to gain our consideration by emphasizing that as good neighbors they care about the environment by being “Green”. This means they maximize the natural light, use LED lighting and use recycled materials because it is good for our planet. Good for our neighborhood and good for our budget. In their website Tim Mason, who is the CEO of fresh & easy says, “We are trying to set global example by measuring and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, helping to stimulate the development of low carbon technology and by empowering consumers by providing them with choice, value and information”. By using this quote, fresh & easy is playing with our wishes of having a better place to live and to leave for future generations.
Many organizations are raising money to help put Greensburg back on the map. Greensburg’s City Council held a meeting and they decided to rebuild Greensburg “Green”. Leadership in Energy Environmental Design (LEED) is helping Greensburg live up to its name of being “Green”! The City Council held another meeting and approved a resolution that stated all city buildings must be built according to the LEED platinum rating. Platinum is the highest rating of going “green.” With the help of a non-profit organization called Greensburg Greentown they are working together to help Greensburg reach its town goal of using 100% of renewable energy 100% of the time.
I think to be “green” or “going green” means to live life as an individual, as well as a community, in a way that is friendly to the natural environment, and sustainable for the earth. In essence, it refers to using various everyday methods to help save the world and the environment. Many people consider going green to be an actual lifestyle; for them, it
Direct support With business like Tesco, the government provides direct support concerning specific business activities. The government is able to give direct support on many ways such as, grants, subsides and loans. For example in 2010 the government supported Tesco’s plan on going green. Tesco approached the government in to support the businesses quest to go green, because it was a reasonable approach and was beneficial to the environment, after consideration the government supported Tesco by giving them grants. Legal factors for Tesco Consumer protection laws Consumer protection laws are laws which businesses like Tesco must follow, consumer benefit from these laws.
[In a message about Green Workplace initiatives] Recycling Options How Automated Lighting Will Create a Green Building Use Less Paper! We Are Expanding the Options for Telecommuting We Will Also Offer Biking and Carpooling Incentives 10. [In a message about family-friendly
Recycling is the most common thing to think of. Around where I live recycling has been apart of home use for as long as I can remember. Now companies have been “Going Green.” Recycling seems to be the go too idea. But companies can also find ways to cut energy use by using energy efficient light bulbs and products. Finding ways and areas to cut back on.
It would be best if these technologies that make our lives so much easier and convenient would also make it easier for the entire planet. Pollution is a very big concern for everyone. Air, water, and noise pollutions are byproducts of modernization because humans have simply overlooked the environment for so long a time. Again, there is nothing wrong in wanting to advance to the next level - but we owe it to the planet to consider its needs as well. Now that so many groups and individuals (even businesses) have started to go green and to think green, it may not really be too late for this planet.