Pollution Prevention Melissa D. Byerley ENV 325: Environmental Management Instructor Robin Glenn June 10, 2013 There are a variety of ways to prevent pollution including altering production or manufacturing processes, eliminating waste at the source, promoting the use of non-toxic or less-toxic substances, implementing conservation techniques, reusing materials or items, and population control; which can all work simultaneously for a better world, but issues such as political processes and policies create a hindrance. The many ideas surrounding pollution prevention are quite often simple, but due to economic impacts, these options are not always favorable because worldwide governments want the most successful economy possible, and
Most Americans do not become killers to make it up the ladder or to hold on to what hey have, but the traditional restraints on naked self-aggrandizement seem weaker-and the insatiability greater” (Derber, p. 14). In my head while reading this, I was like “Oh!!! Now it really does make sense! And it’s true.” I mean, who wouldn’t want to do that? Take the easier route to get more money.
How can we best solve the issue of environmental degradation? I think both of these approaches have merit, but they also fall short in different ways. The institutional approach sounds good on paper, but even the best governments can be extremely inefficient, wasteful, and slow to react to changing circumstances, which the free market excels at. It also assumes that altruistic behavior is regularly occurring within the government, and that there’s always someone watching out for the greater good. Even if that were the case, according to the article, altruistic behavior is not necessarily void of all human selfishness.
Although this is not the most acclaimed procedure of motivation, that’s the Belichick way. This is where the two share similar traits again. Jobs views this method of weeding out the weak and incompetent, making way for only the well-built. It is not meant to be viewed as a negative trait, but as a means of getting things done the best way. Through this method of leadership, Jobs turned Apple into the most profitable business in the world, beating out Google in 2011.
Over consumption has led to many cures and medicines being created, and has made the world a better and safer place then it once was. The Buy Nothing Day would only hinder the progress that mankind has made in keeping the environment intact. The way of life in the 21st century has and will be defined by consumerism. Consumerism has lifted nations out of recessions and created millions of jobs and opportunities. The Buy Nothing Day is just a way for environmentalists to voice their theories about how to fix the environment.
Be “green” and help the environment1 Nowadays, “Green” is no doubt one of the most popular words floating around. The definition of what exactly green means seems a little hazy. We will probably get fifteen different responses if we ask fifteen people to define what it means to be green. However, everyone can go along with one thing, that whatever green means – it is a positive concept. 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.
Consumers are demanding chemical free homegrown products. It is easy for consumers to find other companies who can provide comparable services. However, new technology is only a fraction of what makes Gene One stand out over their competitors. Consumer loyalty and strong leadership will give them a major advantage. The challenge for Gene One will be to maintain their cohesiveness as a management team and maintaining a high level of social responsibility while expanding the company to a publicly traded organization.
Being able to get somewhere in America is tough. Many think that having to work hard and be persevering is the way to become successful. Others have a different opinion on being successful in America. They think that there are factors that can be opposing to a person’s life. These factors that many think that could be adversarial are race, gender, sexual orientation, and pedigree.
There was only a simple law, and that was to not read books as well as think, making “the mind drink less and less.” This doesn’t seem much of a sacrifice because society was filled with far more excitement than literature could offer. Meanwhile, new technology helped people do everyday chores and made life simpler, leaving more time for fun. Like Beatty said, “Life is immediate, the job counts, and pleasure lies all about after work.” Entertainment ruled their society. The parlor walls seem like a god compared to our TVs. The seashell radios are convenience at its best.
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.