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LYNN DALEY
| Filed under: From Eco-Efficiency to Eco-Effectiveness [1,2]
Eco-efficiency, however measured, results in a net loss to resources and net gain to toxic, unsalable waste. When the focus is on efficiency, the mind-set is “cradle to grave.” The focus of eco-effectiveness, on the other hand, is “cradle to cradle” with a mind set that, as William McDonough puts it, waste must equal food. [...]
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AYOUB MOHAMED
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NEIL MILLER
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admin
| Filed under: Collaboratory,Regarding Social Responsibility [1, 2, 4],The Goal of the Environmental Manager [1, 2, 3, 4]
CREATING SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISES – A ROLE FOR LAW IN ENSURING OUR FUTURE Nancy J. King, BA 230, Spring 2006 www.bus.oregonstate.edu/programs/Sustainability2006.ppt This is a unique presentation about sustainability and corporate social responsibility, it firstly explains the unclarity of defining sustainability, what the classic and triple-bottom line definitions are, and what the relationship between sustainability and CSR. [...]
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AYOUB MOHAMED
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NEIL MILLER
| Filed under: The Goal of the Environmental Manager [1, 2, 3, 4]
creating-and-environmental-coordinator-position.pdf NWF Campus Ecology Program Environmental Coordinator Proposal Project October 2000 Phase I: Case Study Development This article is a study of how environmental managers in a number of US. institutions started their careers and managed sustainability and environmental issues. This Article, with some case studies about how those EMs perform their role toward sustainability [...]
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AYOUB MOHAMED
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| Filed under: Growth vs. Development
This article (By John Spears, from the Online Environmental Community website) talks about one of the sustainable designs projects that was presented in the UN global worming conference in Kyoto, Japan. This is an example of a developing nation(South Africa) through limiting greenhouse emissions. This project has a very important sustainable aspect which is economic [...]
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NEIL MILLER
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Justin Morelli
| Filed under: Regarding Social Responsibility [1, 2, 4]
Although short, I think this article gives some good information on the benefits of CSR for businesses and how it can give them the competitive advantage. Also, it touches on economic viability. “Progress: Improving Performances in the Board Room”. ECO Volume 27, pg 137. Issue: June-July 2007. CSIRO Publishing. April 25th, 2008. http://www.publish.csiro.au/?act=view_file&file_id=EC137p26.pdf Process: Reduced [...]
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LAUREN KERWAWYCZ
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NEIL MILLER
| Filed under: Impact of the Wal-Mart Sustainability Scorecard [1]
Packaging Pro’s Rate Wal-Mart’s Scorecard Wal-Mart is big, very big. There is no denying it and many are aware that the retail giant is going to be making waves in industry. Wal-Mart may be taking on these sustainability initiatives to improve their image. Wal-Mart could also be genuinely committed to protecting the global environment. Many are [...]
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LAUREN KERWAWYCZ
| Filed under: Impact of the Wal-Mart Sustainability Scorecard [1]
Wal-Mart Sustainability Campaign Makes Bad Business SenseWal-Mart Sustainability Campaign Makes Bad Business Sense This article builds on Emily’s previous post regarding how Wal-Mart’s sustainability initiatives have received negative feedback along with the positive. A survey taken by American’s Research Group found that only only one third of consumers care about environmentally friendly products and that onyl 16% [...]
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