Presentation on Green Technology And Green Business.

1. Green Technology &
Green Business
A PRESENTATION

2. Green Technology

3. What is Green Technology?
A continuously evolving group of methods and
materials, from techniques for generating energy to
non-toxic cleaning products so as to minimize the
effects of human activity on the environment

4. Objective
Sustainability
Meeting present needs without compromising the ability
of future generations to meet their own needs
"Cradle to cradle" design
Ending the "cradle to grave" cycle of manufactured
products, by creating products that can be fully reclaimed
or re-used

5. Objective
Source Reduction
Reducing waste and pollution by changing patterns of
production and consumption
Innovation
Developing alternatives to technologies - whether fossil
fuel or chemical intensive agriculture - which damage
health and the environment

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Industrial Energy Consumption (Billions Btu)
Natural Gas Electricity Renewables Coal

7. Examples
Recycling
Renewable Energy
Water Purification
Air Purification
Solar Power
Energy Conservation

8. Green Business

9. What is Green Business?
Green Business or Sustainable Business adopts
principles, policies and practices that improve the
quality of life for their customers, employees,
communities and the planet

10. Essential Characteristics
Socially and environmentally responsible
Green companies adopts principles and practices that
protect people and the planet
Triple top-line value production
The TTL Establishes three simultaneous requirements of
sustainable business activities - financial benefits for the
company, natural world betterment, and social
advantages for employees and members of the local
community

11. Essential Characteristics
Solar, wind, geothermal and ocean energy
This principal advocates employing only sustainable
energy technology—solar, wind, ocean and geothermal—
that can meet the energy needs without negative effects
for life on earth
Continuous improvement process
The continuous process of monitoring, analyzing,
redesigning and implementing is used to intensify TTL
value production as conditions change and new
opportunities emerge

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Investment in Green Businesses ($ Billions)

13. Companies following
Green Business Structure

14. Blue Fish Clothings
 Makes its products from organic cotton and natural fibers
exclusively
 Once, the company produced a line of clothing made from
100 percent recycled materials. Another time, it made
clothes out of a blend of hemp and yak wool fiber.
 Uses low-impact dyes
 Around one-third of the company’s clothing items are
made from other designers’ leftover fabrics
ESTABLISHED BY JENNIFER BARCLAY IN 1985

15. Community Forklift
 Deconstructs instead of demolishing
 Diverted $12 million worth of building materials
away from landfills since its founding.
 Sells the salvaged material at 25 to 75 percent
below their retail prices
ESTABLISHED BY RUTHIE MUNDELL IN 2005

16. Numi Organic Tea
 The company doesn’t use wasteful
plastic overwrap on its boxes or plastic content
in its tea bags.
 Numi tea bags are made from hemp-based
unbleached filter paper and are biodegradable
and home compostable
ESTABLISHED BY AHMED & REEM RAHIM IN 1999

17. Making Your Business Green
Going Paperless
Paper accounts for 25% of landfill waste. If the United States
cut office paper use by just 10% it would prevent the emission of
1.6 million tons of greenhouse gases
Doing More Online
Conducting online marketing campaigns to reduce plastic
usage(flex boards)
Making Your Office More Environmentally Friendly
Using CFLs or LEDs, Recycle paper, ink cartridges, cans,
bottles, etc, using plants indoors to improve the air quality

18. Thank You