1.) I pledge to use the knowledge and experience I gain at WWU and beyond to actively work towards a more socially and environmentally responsible world. I pledge to consider intergenerational equity, minimization of consumerism and the preservation of the biotic community within my future endeavors. I will bring integrity, stewardship, and social justice into any organization of which I work or affiliate. 2.)
Nature has a higher meaning to the authors Joy Harjo and Ruth Kamps. In their essays from the novel This I Believe, Harjo and Kamps show the importance of nature by describing it to be a spiritual source, representation of their lives, and as a therapeutic figure. Harjo believes “the
Question 3: Describe the term sustainability Making sure that whatever we do to the environment now does not damage it beyond repair for the future. A sustainable built environment is one that does not reduce the viability of the natural environment. Question 4: what do we mean by the built Environment? It includes every structure created by humans. Structures are essential for human survival and modern life-providing home and shelter; places for work.
Conclusion The new greenhouse concept for Trader Joe’s expands upon the original vision and mission of the brand. Providing consumers choices and opportunities for education and growth. The Trader Joe’s customer is unique and conscience of the environment, they not only look for healthy foods but also innovation; the greenhouse is a concept that will be embraced by the consumer and the community it serves. References Farfan, B. (2014) Trader Joe’s Mission Statement: Fun, Individual Pride, and Company Spirit.
The environmental scan is beneficial for KFF because it includes an internal and external scan of the foods grocery industry. The environmental scan provides information about the present status of KFF. The internal environment consists of the strengths and weaknesses of KFF. The external environment pertains to the opportunities and threats of KFF. The strength of KFF is a secure vision and the company realizes what is done to accomplish company's objectives.
The principal objective of ecosystem management is the efficient maintenance, and ethical use of natural resources. Resources for the future research addresses the challenges of sensibly managing forest, fishery, water, and other natural resources, integrating economic and ecological information to evaluate alternative ecosystem management and conservation strategies in the United States and around the world. Ecosystem-based management is also an integrated approach to management that considers the entire ecosystem, including humans. The goal of ecosystem based management is to maintain an ecosystem in a healthy, productive and elastic condition so that it can provide the ecosystem services humans want and need. Community-based approaches to ecosystem management is about people who care so much about their quality of life today and in the future that they have chosen to wrok with others to improve the places where they live, work and play, while restoring the
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.
The learning environment in environmental education Everything we see around us is our environment – natural and human-made. The environment should be conducive to learning to ensure successful learning. People usually learn best by experiencing things therefore there should be as far as possible be simulation of the real thing. When teaching a large amount of resources should be used such as periodicals and newspapers. Special environmental events should be made a part of the curriculum.
One aspect of a Green City would be the tree life alongside the roadways creating a jungle like atmosphere, which exists in some cases however not yet in large scale implementations. A modernized economy, skilled and educated workforce, full employment of all citizens and leading edge companies are all intended to be real in 2030. The plan includes the implementation of a Community Preservation Plan which will promote the preservation of historic landmarks, historic districts, and surrounding areas. Also the development of neighborhood plans in each of the eleven "Good Neighbors' Planning Alliance" districts is to take place and work around development issues and such. Each neighborhood concentrates its efforts on rebuilding around public infrastructure, as well as supporting economic development opportunities.
Also with the restoration and enhancement of the natural protection system, a healthy population of now threatened and endangered species will occur. These changes combined with other management of wildlife such as monitoring also re-introducing species will play an immense role in recreating the species diversity allowing the ecosystem to thrive