Sustainability College Essays Samples For Students

Improvement operation sustainability and reliability should be among the goals of any company yearning to maximize profits. Operation sustainability ensures that the company is a going concern. That is the company is going to continue in the future. Reliability entails the ability to meet all the customers’ needs, and in return they win the customers loyalty. To ensure sustainability, the Coca-Cola Company ought to diverse and reach even the young nations all over the world (Pandey, V., 2003). Despite being found in many countries, their brands have not yet reached some of the small and young nations. It is difficult ...

- What are some of the key urban sustainability issues/challenges facing developing and developed countries?

Health, good working and clean environment, proper and inline development of infrastructure, technological developments are few of the issues faced by both developing and developed countries of the world in urban sustainability. Increased growth of population, poverty, expansion of cities, at the same time less amount of financial assistance are some of the issues of great concern for the developing countries. These issues are not of main problems for the developed countries. The huge ratio of migration from rural areas to urban areas both in developing and developed countries have become a great challenge for the countries as well as ...

All the organizations grow similar to the living organism and so they also have life cycles. First of all, the organization is established or it is born; here, the product is made by the company which is this case was sportswear by Nike as they invested their money. Then the next stage is of growth where the organization develops but it is through several methods of advertisings as the company and its products are introduced into the market until it reaches the level of maturity. Maturity is the stage where no further growth can be made and from onwards ...

Introduction

All over the worlds, people, travel for either business or pleasure. For an individual to be a tourist, on has to travel away from home and spend a period of not less than 24 hours in the destination. In general, tourism has both benefits and impacts that may be affecting both the environment and the general population of the destination areas.
Sustainable tourism is a concept of tourism that is supposed to meet the needs of the people travelling to a destination and the host people in the destination areas while protecting and enhancing the opportunities for the future. The concept of ...

ABSTRACT

This assessment investigates green freight transportation challenges and their impact on the freight transportation industry in Australia. Its aim is to show that these freight transportation challenges can be overcome and ultimately eliminated by incorporating green, i.e. sustainable technologies, and improved practices into a more effective supply chain technology. Utilizing published findings, this assessment proposes rational, workable recommendations, based on known fiscal and environmental data, to Australian green freight transportation challenges. This assessment relies on methods as diverse as surveys, mathematical research, public health statistics, chemical assays, industry studies, and government case studies. Data extrapolated from scientific research point to ...

In this study, we collected data related to the four organizations, which are MOI, Etihad Airways, AECOM and ADEC. To examine the business sustainability in the organizations, we retrieve quantitative data from a total 40 questionnaires done in the four companies. Our questionnaires address macro level of issues on economic efficiency, social equity and environment accountability which are used in measuring the business sustainability performances.

Questionnaire questions

In addition to the three main aspects (i.e. social responsibility, environmental performance and economic performance), we further derive five other aspects (i.e. management practices, risk management, customer management, supplier management and operational performance) from these ...

Introduction

Sustainability is an important aspect of design and needs to be considered all the way starting from the design phase of a building until the building is fully constructed. In this case, sustainability seeks to create harmony between the building structure and the environment. In addition, green roofs ensure comfort to the users and promote their health wellbeing (MacDonagh, p.5). This is achieved through improved quality of water from the roofs as it is naturally filtered through the roof substrate material. In this project, focus is on putting a green roof on the rooftop of Seattle central

This project is mainly ...

Nestlé’s Role in the global food system & its decision to partner with competitors and suppliers
The supply chain is a combination of processes that are needed to convert the product form a raw state to final and finished form. Although, this sounds easy, it takes a co-ordinated effort and proper logistics support to achieve this. In today’s global scenario, Nestle is promoting the global movement of developing sustainable agriculture for the entire food industry. The company’s role in the future global food system is going to be very important, and it can be a game changer for the coffee ...

The chief sustainability officer,

Keene Enterprises, Inc.
2456 Prosperity lane,

Boise,

ID 83706

Jim Meyers,

850 Bluebonnet Court,

Eagle,

ID 83616.

RE: A DESCRIPTION OF A CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER

Chief Sustainability Officer occupies the highest level of managerial in an organization. This title is assumed by the person in charge of an organizations environmental programs. Their role is to run the enterprise’s sustainability activities. They deliver visionary headship synchronized with administration, shareholders, and workforces to develop and sustain operational policy for sustainability. They are also mandated with the responsibility of strategy formulation and development for the organization.
For one to be a sustainability officer, they need to have acquired a post-secondary training in either a ...

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements in

Introduction
The characteristics or features of islands, especially small islands or Small Island Developing States (SIDS), are such that the local economy in these territories or regions would depend on tourism unlike larger states (Briguglio & Briguglio n.d., 1). We can attribute this to the prevalence of tourist-related activities, specifically people choosing to visit SIDS for vacations or holidays. As argued by Jack Carlsen (2012), islands are appealing tourist locations because of the images that these territories engender. The desire of people to separate themselves from fast-paced, contemporary life influence them to view islands as idyllic spots for holidays ...

Keene Enterprises Inc (K.E.I)
2456 Prosperity Lane

www.keeneenterprises.com
(208) 456 8877

Jim Meyers

850 Bluebonnet Court,

Eagle, ID 83616

Dear Mr. Meyers
Thank you for your interest in Keene Enterprises and particularly in the position of Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) .I hope that this letter will address all your questions and enlighten you on sustainability management as a future career option for you.
A chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) is a senior management employee who analyzes business processes and identifies areas which require compatibility with established sustainability policies. The CSO role is strategic, meaning that he identifies shortcomings in business processes and suggests ...

I agree with the entire premise of the article by Robichaud and Antatmula (2011), which is that the main motivators of building owners and contractors in using sustainability concepts in building constructions are the costs and the profits. Despite the noble goals or intentions behind sustainability in that it helps protect the environment, building owners and contractors would still be realistic and practical when considering the methods they use for their construction projects. Even if they have great concerns for the environment, they would still be more concerned about the financial stability of their own companies and businesses; thus, ...

In his TED talk, Chris McKnett highlighted in great detail the numerous advantages enjoyed by corporations and businesses that actively engage in environmental and social governance. Occasionally, he referred to examples of companies such as Pentair that have seen the urgent need to engage in environmental and social governance as a means of achieving sustainable earnings into the future. Among the issues that he addressed, I found the issue on natural resources depletion and specifically the food issue as the most sensitive. He explained how the population is growing exponentially and already consuming more resources than it is replenishing and ...

Introduction

Tourism is comparatively recent development in the Far North. In the last 15 years, the numbers of tourists have been increasing to experience the spectacular wildlife, landscapes and pursue the unique settings of Arctic. In the year 2000, the Arctic tourist count has reached above 1.5 million, with the northern Fennoscandia drawing around 70% of them. The Arctic cruise ship traffic has increased from 50 ships in the year 2004 to around 250 in 2007, most of them in Greenland and Nunavut (Canada). Most of the tourists travel to Arctic during the summers, when they can enjoy and pursue ...

Introduction

Innovation refers to the commercialization of new ideas. Innovation refers to the process of bringing in new ideas and commercializing them in order to earn higher economic returns. Innovation may exist in the form of a new idea that helps design a new product, a new technology or even a new process that can help improve efficiency or increase utility (Tidd, et.al., 2009).

Approaches

There are several approached for innovation management. Several organizations attempt to bring in innovation in different forms and this helps them achieve better growth and development in all areas (Ahmed & Shepherd, 2010). The most sustainable techniques include integration of innovation ...

Introduction

The current business world is increasingly faced with the need to address issues related to environment and sustainability as authorities increase their pressure on environment conservation in addition to investors’ demand for more sustainable business operations. In that respect, a number of arguments have been fronted by businesses and some stakeholders in support of organizations’ adaption of sustainability initiatives. However, some stakeholders have views that argue against such initiatives citing the initiatives contradiction with business managers’ primary goal of profit making, businesses’ lack of expertise to make a decision regarding sustainability and environment issues as well as their lack of accountability ...

“Mass tourism destinations are now evolving into mega tourism destinations.”

(Weaver 2008, xi)
Tourism became a major industry after World War II and has expanded ever since. Even outer space has become a destination for tourists who can afford the trip. (Weaver, 2008, xi) Tourism has evolved since the 1700 and 1800s when the Grand Tour of European capitals was an aristocratic pastime. (Hanna, 2009, p. 5) As the Weaver quote above exclaims, mass tourism is growing to the point where it will soon become mega tourism. Experience over the last 60 years has shown that tourism can have both positive and negative impacts on an area.
The objective ...

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Introduction. 3

Rationale/ Background..3

Challenges of sustainable growth in Singapore.4

Approaches to sustainable growth.6
Outcomes of sustainable growth7
Lessons from Singapore economic success8
Models of development in Singapore.9
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How would Singapore achieve strong and sustainable economic growth
Introduction
Singapore is among the world's most commercial countries, with the fourth-largest financial centers and five of the busiest ports. Singapore has over the years developed extensively from a position in the third world to a position in the first world.It is within five decades by due to prioritization of the economic ...

Introduction

Doing business would always be about bottom lines. Certainly, money is what a business needs in order to thrive. However, money comes from various stakeholders of a business such as investors, employees, and most especially the customers. Investors are the ones who fund business projects. Meanwhile, employees help a business make profit. Customers, on the other hand, pour in the money when they buy into the products and services of a business.
In this regard, businesses must take care of these stakeholders so that money, the lifeblood of the business, flows continuously. To attend to these stakeholders, a business must satisfy their needs. ...

Individual Sustainable Development Assignment (ENGG107 2013-14) v1

Product or Process or System Selected (Friday 25 October submission)
The sustainability of aluminium     
Brief description of the scope of product, process or system , its
market situation and your Sustainable Development concerns
(Friday 25 October submission)
This paper explains the element aluminium. It provides an overview of the existence of aluminium, its physical and chemical properties, the main uses and areas of application in the world and its sustainability as an airplan manufacturing material. the paper also covers the flow process of the manufacture of aluminium right from the ore to end use products ...

Introduction

Founded in 2003, Etihad Airways is the second largest airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), next to Emirates airlines. Operating over 1,000 flights weekly to 96 destinations all across the world, Etihad is a cargo/passenger airline, generating revenues of $4.8 billion and a net profit of $42 million (Etihad Airways, 2011). The current mission of the company is to become the world's best airline company by giving passengers a unique experience of hospitality that exudes the generosity and warmth of the Arabian culture. It understands its responsibility as a corporate citizen in the community and the environment, and therefore, seeks to ...

Industrial ecology

Industrial ecology, also called as “science of sustainability,” is an emerging and exigent discipline for engineers, scientists and policy makers. The approach of industrial ecology assists to understand the industry and environment connections to shift from the thinking of past faults to forward thinking (Kapur and Graedel 2004). Five hierarchical and mutually dependent levels for the system are described for strategic sustainable development (SSD) to progress toward the target results, the state of sustainability. With proper implementation of its application and appropriate usage of the strategic sustainable development IE will promote business competitiveness and product modernization (Erkman 1997). Several ...

Sustainable development can be defined as a robust process which allows people to ascertain their ability and perfect their life quality in ways that enhance and protect the world. A community can apply development practices by developing social progress that decodes the needs of the society. Also, it can maintain economic development that are of high and stable levels. This can be made possible by integrating communities with essential facilities that people need in their daily life (Potthast, Thomas & Simon 32). These can be providing employment, social amenities like schools and hospitals.
Sustainable practices can be applied easily especially ...

Answer Question#Z

Sustainability is a process in which what is consumed or used is again replenished at a different point in the process cycle, so that one ends up with the same conditions at the start or end of the process. For example, the water cycle is a natural sustainable process. Sustainable processes can theoretically go on and on indefinitely. In a society, development of any kind requires infrastructure which is in the forté of the Civil Engineer. Therefore, how can sustainability be defined from the Civil Engineer’s point of view?
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) defines sustainability as “A set ...

Effective Sustainable Planning

Introduction
Sustainable planning is basically the efficient use of resources, which are human, natural, and technological to sustain current needs of a community as well as ensuring that these resources will continue to be effective to sustain the future needs. Over the past few years, sustainable planning has established support from several national and international organizations. Illinois is one of the states that have implemented programs in sustainable planning to resolve challenges in public transportation, energy conservation, recycling, natural hazard reduction, and other issues. In this essay, we will discuss the challenges that Chicago has dealt with in the ...

In the first place, it is necessary to clarify what environmental sustainability is. Environmental sustainability is the standards of renewable resource utilization, pollution creation, and exhaustion of non-renewable resources. If these resources cannot be continued indefinitely then they cannot be considered as sustainable. In other words, environmental sustainability is the maintenance of the factors and practices that contribute to the quality of environment on a long-term basis (Business Dictionary 2011). It involves the process of making decisions that are in the interests of protecting the environment and bringing them into action. In this case a particular emphasis is made on preserving ...

The first event attended was the winter proposal workshop held on Friday November 7 at 3 PM. The workshop was conducted in Room 200 of the Cline library. This was a mandatory event in order to submit a proposal application.

Summary of the content from the workshop:

The main purpose of the workshop was to introduce the NAU Green Fund and the importance of the proposal. The workshop also provided the participants with information on the importance of the proposal as well as some of the previous projects. Some of the previous projects included sustainability maintenance landscaping, and the ARD building Wind Turbine just to mention a few. The ...

Question 1

Hot-Mix Asphalt Concrete (HMAC) is an energy intensive civil engineering material. According to the Environmental Life-Cycle Assessment studies done on the production of the Hot-Mix Asphalt shows that the process of mixing asphalt and drying of aggregates consumes more energy than the energy required in the extraction of crude oil and bitumen distillation. This aspect is unsustainable since the energy is primarily obtained from fossil fuels (70 to 80% of natural gas is used to produce Asphalt) which are non-renewable energy sources. One way of mediating this shortcoming is to obtain the energy from renewable sources such as solar, ...

I. Development Description
Sustainable development refers to an infrastructural design that utilizes natural building materials, which are energy efficient, and which have minimal environmental impact. The idea of sustainable architecture is essential because of looming disasters and their mitigation as well as the ecological crisis. The five fundamental principles of achieving an environmentally friendly architectural design include healthy interior environment, ecological building materials, energy efficiency, sound design, and building form. A building affects the local and global environment through various interrelated natural and human activities during its entire lifecycle.

The Green Fairfield Inn & Suite is a landmark development in the Baltimore city, Maryland. See the table below:

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The Green Fairfield Inn & Suites has ...

Affluenza and sustainability are two completely different ideas. According to Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic, Affluenza can be considered as; “A painful, contagious, socially transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety, and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more” (de Graaf, Wann and Naylor, “Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic” 3). Affluenza can be considered as an epidemic of overconsumption that affects the rich societies. In people, it has the form of disturbed or unhealthy relationship with money without considering the socio-economic status.On the other hand, Sustainability can be defined as; “The endurance of systems and processes” to keep people happy for ...

Introduction

As defined by the Brundtland Commission, sustainability is a "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" (EPA 2014). Food production and consumption patterns and trends are one of the main contributing factors to environment pollution today. In the event of a growing global population and demographic change, the sustainability issues arising out of the food system are likely to turn more serious in the near future. It is expected that the economic prosperity and the growth of population will increase the demand for food beyond the natural capacity, ...

Tourism

Introduction
When a village in a coast al location has to pick the most convenient type of tourism to welcome, tourism can be tricky depending on the needs of that particular village. Unfortunately, there are only two methods available. These are mass tourism and alternative tourism. The most effective strategy is a combination of the two. This writing creates a fictional village referred to as “Katavalo” to showcase and analyze the best strategy to follow. It starts by discussing tourism in general before explaining mass and alternative tourism. It further explains sustainable or responsible tourism. The paper also discusses the advantages and ...

Following the concise discussion on innovation, sustainability and the global market, it is true that the world advanced following the ever-changing environmental factors. The findings clearly show that companies have focused on enhancing innovation and sustainability with the aim of developing the global market. The great influence to sustainability and innovation in the global market is subject to the relationship existing between the companies and its customers. Customers being the key factor in marketing of products and services require quality products and services from the companies. It is through their relationship with the companies where ideas about product and ...

Landscape Planning

Introduction
Landscape planning is the scientific study of landscapes to guide past, present, and future potentials to support various land uses that also benefit the ecological and environmental health. Landscape planning has developed into a scientific discipline performed by landscape planners, architects, and natural resource scientists. Landscape planning can be indicated to ancient builders and architects. In this writing, we will discuss how land use and planning have been influenced by the geology of the United States. We will also learn about the role of sociopolitical environment in sustainable planning, as well as the role of landscape form and ...

Environmental sustainability is a perpetual phenomenon in the business world. Myriads of multinational corporations are embracing the idea of business conduct in the environmentally friendly way. This sustainability initiative aims at the reducing emissions, renewable energy and creating sustainable operations in the conduct. An imperative yet costly method of operation, some of the businesses across the world only have the blueprint that stipulate their method of initiating the endeavor. However Wal-Mart, a business icon across the globe, has unrelentingly taken upon environmental sustainability measures. These measures stem out from the parent company to the other retail stores across the globe. Zero ...

There are many definitions of sustainability, but they have something common: “involving methods that do not completely use up or destroy natural resources” as it stated in Merriam Webster dictionary. Various definitions are in use and it depends mainly on field of use. Sustainability is not possible in all areas and for all resources. Example can be iron ore, we cannot produce it, it is only possible to lower consumption and to recycle iron products but that is not really sustainable. Sustainability in agriculture is quite broad field but with many easy and interesting solutions like “growing to sell ...

A Sustainability Assessment of Deforestation in North America: Aiming for Sustainable Economic, Social and Ecological Forest Use

Abstract
The sustainability assessment of deforestation North America evaluated the most viable alternative geared towards the achievement of sustainable forest use and preservation. A decision-making criterion was developed to measure the feasibility of these alternatives of prohibiting forest use, reforestation and agro-forestry. The criteria consisted of three benchmarks: social equity, economic viability and ecological soundness. The evaluation process was seven-fold and recommended agro-forestry as the most feasible approach to achieving its objectives.

Introduction

This report highlights the findings of a sustainability assessment of the current rate of deforestation in North America. Chakravarty et al. defines deforestation as the modification of ...

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LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a Green Building rating system for the construction of environmentally sustainable buildings. This was developed by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). The inception of LEED happened in the year 1998 and has till date encompassed more than 14000 construction projects across the United States of America and has also been introduced in more than 30 countries across the globe. The rating system of LEED has been accredited both at a national and international level as the design standard for environmentally sustainable buildings- green buildings. ...

The environmental state of planet Earth has undergone a lot of drastic changes that was brought upon by the technological advances in the industry. If people will go back to 200 years from now, it was the time when the Industrial Revolution has been in pace. The technological improvements and discoveries during the industrial revolution have served its purpose of giving humans an easier way to live life. However, the ease of access to technologies and industries has led to consequences such as detrimental effects to the environment. In the case of carbon dioxide (CO2), it was observed that its ...

Philosophy

Introduction
Thesis Statement: Businesses should agree on the nature of their responsibilities to the environment to ensure that they practice sustainability practices and reduce the effects of Global Climate Change.
The attempt to specify the influence of the nature and force of business to the environment has faced a critical conceptual framework due to the inadequate agreement on the specific nature of environmental responsibilities expected of businesses. It is of great importance for businesses to agree on the nature of their responsibilities to the environment to ensure that they practice sustainability practices and reduce the effects of Global ...

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Individual Sustainability

The video delivers a very powerful message about individual sustainability and the way in which all the things are inter-connected in the nature. If one of the connected factors is changed, the entire balance gets disturbed, and it results in an unpredictable change elsewhere. The video provides the example of the BP oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico and how it unbalanced other inter-connected components. On the surface, it was an environmental disaster, but it impacted tourism, fishing industry, socio-economic factors of the region, and the cultural identity of the area residents. It also ...

The problem of the Zipcar is in the sustainability of its growth in the long term. The reason is, at first, that the company hasn’t posted a profit yet, mostly because of the cost of its fleet. Fleet operations are considered as Zipcar’s most important expenses, namely lease expenses, depreciation, parking, fuel, insurance, repairs and maintenance among other costs. In addition, it is concerned about the end of its potential market due to the fact that Zipcar’ US car sharing market amounted to 80% and 50% among all car sharing members in the world. Working to protect the ...

Introduction

The world is continually changing and threatens the survival of species in the days to come. One might be reclined to think that this situation affects economic sectors as well as climatic implications and might bury their heads in the sand and chose to ignore other sectors, such as fashion. What one might not realize is that fashion, just like other sectors, might be affected greatly if climatic changes are anything to go by.
Fashion might a preserve of a few; however, the bigger picture disagrees with this view. Fabric is vital in the creation of fashion pieces and is ...

Health Behavior is an evidently foremost concern for me, as I strongly believe it a route to happiness and contentment. My theory in this reference aims to focus over a proactive approach with the amalgamation of activities, habits and choices. I believe that it is only the right combination of the three aspects that could earn vigor and sustainability to my fitness.The same concern is evident is all the provided cases. I like the thought of Molgat and the agenda of her plan to keep a track with my genetic, biological issues with tricks and checks. My concern in this reference evolves ...

Managing Sustainability in Bureaucratic Era 3

HRM’s Contributions in Managing Sustainability in Post-Bureaucratic Era 4
Cooperating 5
Captivating 5
Adjusting 5
Worker fascination and determination 5
Representative preparing, improvement and payment 5
Conclusion 7

References 8

Human Resource Management
Human asset administration (HRM, or basically HR) is a capacity in associations intended to amplify worker execution in administration of their superintendent's vital targets. HR is basically concerned with how individuals are overseen inside associations, concentrating on arrangements and frameworks. “Human resources” is the department within an organization that deals with the hiring, administration, and training of staff. I believe the ...

Tenacity

The lab research sought to find out how human activities of overdevelopment affect the sustainability of underground water.
Introduction
Over the years, human development has continuously led to the depletion of groundwater. Water is over pumped from the ground on a near daily basis, leading to continuous reduction of ground water (Environmental and Water Resources Institute & Chang, 2010). Sustainability in that case referred to keeping the quantity of water above average that would ensure it was preserved.

Hypothesis

The water levels drop with continued human activity and development.
Methods
Statistics on the impact of human activities such ...

Part I: Using the time progression of industrialization and human development, fill in the data table below to help you write up your lab report.

Part II: Write a 1-page lab report using the following scientific method sections:

Purpose
The purpose of the experiment was to examine the impact of human development on groundwater sustainability.
Introduction
It has been noted that human development has had a negative effect on the sustainability of groundwater (Hiscock, Rivett & Davidson, 2002). Over the years, as a result of industrial development, groundwater has been depleted in alarming rates. The 1800s period had lots of groundwater but with human development, groundwater levels have reduced significantly; and at ...

Abstract

Conventional management of natural resources can be tough. With the world pushing for more sustainable ways of doing things, the challenges increase in number and become more real for the government and policy makers. The objective of this paper is to discuss an academic journal published in the Journal of Consumer and Social Science entitled A Natural Resource Management Framework for Sustainable Development, focusing on the methodology, research implications, significance, and the conclusions of the researchers. In summary, the authors in that paper concluded that natural resources should be treated as non-renewable assets, assets that can disappear and be ...

In response to the board of directors’ request, Magic Hotels and Resorts, I have done research and come up with a range of sustainability alternatives. Through the research, I have several suggestions that need to be applied in meeting sustainability and its long term impact. The board of directors has to focus on different alternatives available and which will influence the hotel directly. They range from water, energy and productivity of the hotel depending with performance and resources utilization (Division, 1979). The available resources are based on the functions of hotel departments and needs in attracting controlled application of inputs ...

Paper:

1.0 INTRODUCTION Ecotourism refers to responsible travel to natural environments with the aim of environmental conservation and improvement as well as improving the well-being of local communities in these regions. In this regard, individuals practice nature-based tourism, which benefits the local communities and destinations, socio-culturally, environmentally and economically (Weaver, 2006). In the recent periods, ecotourism as one of the major forms of alternative tourism emerged in the mid-1980s, the niche of ecotourism has become bigger over time due to the aggressively increasing number of tourists and destinations. It has changed to become a bigger type of tourism especially in developing ...

Sustainability Issues for Textiles

The textile sustainability issues borders the manufacture of fabric from manufactured and natural fibers. As usual, this involves processes such as blending, dyeing, weaving, knitting or stripping. In a broader context, sustainability in the textile industry focuses on social issues such as working conditions, workers safety and health. However, the environmental aspects in the production process as core elements of sustainability deserve urgent attention. The main environmental issues regarding textile sustainability comprises of chemical use, water use, pollution, and energy use. In essence, materials such as wool have strong resilience and utility, thus makes them friendly to the environment as opposed ...

Introduction

The existence of Cane toads in Australia has become a pertinent issue to the question of whether it propagates or impedes sustainability in the country. Various suggestions and views have been expressed from different quotas by the relevant theorists, researchers, and academicians. As such, it evokes various sustainability issues, including diversity, population increase, and predation among other aspects in the country. This paper will discuss the Cane Toads in relation to its advantages and shortcomings in the country’s sustainability quest. Evidently, the main focus of this discussion will be centered in Australia due to that fact that Cane Toads ...

A sustainable community is a city, neighborhood, or town built to meet the needs of the present people rather than compromising the ability of people in the future to meet their needs Keelar 34). Any community with the sustainable economy provides housing, jobs, education, and other services to the entire population with no limit to the consumption of the natural resources. Consequently, a sustainable community promotes equity between generations and other different groups in the society. A sustainable community attempts to integrate environment, economy, and equity better known as the three Es (Keelar 35).
The name of the community is ...

Introduction

In the recent periods, Ecotourism has changed to become a bigger type of tourism mostly in developing countries. Ecotourism refers to responsible travel to natural environments with an aim of environmental conservation and improvement as well as improving the well-being of local communities in these regions. In this regard, individuals practice nature-based tourism, which benefits the local communities and destinations, culturally, environmentally and economically. The niche of ecotourism has become bigger over time due to the impact on conservation and communities. Today ecotourism has taken the form of alternative tourism. This paper presents the case for changes in ecotourism. The ...

The constitutional convection requires that the people who take part in the process have to be leaders not just in their minds but also in their character as evident in their decision making. As such, the constitutional convention requires that the qualities of leadership get manifestations in the actions of an individual. The essay will discuss the constitutional convention, and explain how Dr, Cronin’s qualities of leadership are reflected in an individual that would initiate such an event. Also, it will discuss how the decisions affect the sustainability of their communities.
Leaders have to be sensitive to ...

Cement is an integral material in the construction industry and apart from infrastructure and building construction; cement has its vital role in economic development of the nations. The consumption and production are on the increase due to rapid population growth and fast industrialization. As a matter of fact, that industry is facing numerous challenges in the context of energy resources and environmental issues in the form of greenhouse emissions during the process of production. In addition, its production is associated with differently economic activities and it is predicted to grow even with a faster rate in the future years. Hence, it ...

The year 2013 saw increased discussions and in depth planning about the inception and the incorporation of sustainable communities into mainstream life. Sustainable communities are communities that are carefully planned or rather tailor made with an aim of promoting and by all means achieving the highest standards possible of sustainable living. Sustainable living is a rather general term and refers to all aspects affecting human life and interaction for example energy, management of waste materials, water, transportation and infrastructure. The main focus of sustainable living is however undeniably greatly inclined towards economic sustainability as well as environmental sustainability.
As ...

Throughout history, the phrase ‘sustainable agriculture” has been subjected to a variety of definitions. This lack of consensus in terms of defining sustainable agriculture has resulted in a situation whereby no real progress has been made when it comes to conservative agricultural practices. The purpose of writing this letter is to advocate for the formulation of a unified definition of sustainable agriculture. As the official body charged with such issues, I urge the Office of Sustainability to look into this matter immediately.
Currently, the agricultural practices taking place in our nation are to a huge part environmentally non-conservative. Conventional farming techniques have ...

Introduction:

The paper discusses the financial trends in Meiji Holdings and General Mills Inc during the year 2012 and 2013. The trends will be covered for the following items:
- Revenue
- Cost of Goods Sold
- A/C Receivables
- A/C Payables

Trends in Revenue:

Analysis:
Referring to the above data and graphs, we can infer that during 2013, the revenue figures of both the companies increased significantly. However, increase in revenue figures was more profound in Meiji Holdings, which during a year, was able to increase its revenue by 9.62%. On the other hand, during 2013, General Mills ...

Sustainable tourism involves developing informed participation by all stakeholders in the industry including political leaders. It seeks to maintain a high level of tourist satisfaction and in ensuring that their experience is meaningful. Sustainable tourism requires constant monitoring as well as introduction of preventive and corrective measures whenever there is a need to do so. Quality control is part of this process and is important in ensuring that the pertinent aspects such as the environment, culture of the locals are protected but at the same time there is revenue and employment creation both presently and in the future.
Quality control ...