Dr. Anil Netravali presented "New Petroleum Free World: Plant-Based Sustainable 'Green' Materials and Processes" at an April 2020 virtual meeting with New York State legislators and staff.
This document discusses the role of industrial biotechnology in addressing climate change. It notes that industrial biotechnology can significantly reduce CO2 emissions by using renewable resources rather than fossil fuels. The document examines current and emerging industrial biotechnology applications, such as biofuels, biobased chemicals and bioplastics. It argues that industrial biotechnology has the potential to avoid billions of tons of CO2 emissions annually by 2030. However, it faces challenges around feedstock availability and competition, and will require further research, dedicated policies and standards to fully realize this potential.
Perspectives on green climate technologies, focusing on biotechnology. Presented at the workshop "The road to Durban: workshop on technology transfer and climate change" on 14 November 2011 in \'De Balie\' in Amsterdam.
The document discusses the advantages of using greenhouses for crop production. It notes that greenhouses allow for control of the plant environment to meet food demands. Greenhouses trap heat, similar to the greenhouse effect, raising temperatures inside and allowing for year-round crop growth. Some key advantages mentioned include increased productivity and crop quality from controlled conditions, effective pest and disease control in the enclosed area, and the ability to plan production schedules based on market needs. Greenhouses also facilitate uses such as seed germination, tissue culture, and post-harvest processing.
The document discusses green technology and its importance. It defines green technology as environmentally friendly technology that aims to preserve natural resources and protect the environment. It explains that green technology is needed to slow global warming, preserve resources for future generations, and provide clean energy sources. The goals of green technology are outlined as reduce, recycle, refuse, renew, and take responsibility. Examples are given for each goal, such as reducing waste and energy consumption, recycling materials, refusing single-use plastic, developing renewable energy sources, and conserving resources. While green technology can help the environment, the document notes that changing technologies takes time and increased public awareness.
Green technologies primarily affect biodiversity by reducing emissions and other environmentally harmful outputs that contribute to climate change and habitat pollution. The main green technologies that are discussed on this page have clean energy, green transportation, and efficiency applications. The replacement of old technologies should be done with newer versions that reduce emissions by eliminating fossil fuels or increasing efficiency. Replacing current, dirty technologies with green versions is the only way to preserve the many species that are highly susceptible to climatic and environmental changes caused by humans. Replacing old technologies worldwide would be a very expensive project, so we propose replacing dirty technologies when they become obsolete with the cleanest options that are available at that time.
Green technology, also known as environmental technology or clean technology, applies environmental science, green chemistry, and electronic monitoring devices to monitor the environment, curb human impacts, and promote sustainable resource management. It includes technologies like solar and wind power that generate sustainable energy. The 11th Five-Year Plan in India set objectives like increasing forest cover, improving air quality, treating urban wastewater, and boosting energy efficiency. Various laws support green technology in India. Key branches of green technology include green chemistry, green energy, green IT, green building, and green nanotechnology.
Green technology uses renewable natural resources and innovative methods to create environmentally friendly products in a way that does not harm the planet. It has several advantages, including living in harmony with nature without pollution or destruction. Green technology conserves resources and uses devices that harness natural sources safely. It can help society by reducing usage of non-renewable resources and energy, lowering long-term costs and improving quality of life in a healthier environment. Various sectors have adopted green technologies.
This document discusses the role of industrial biotechnology in addressing climate change. It notes that industrial biotechnology can significantly reduce CO2 emissions by using renewable resources rather than fossil fuels. The document examines current and emerging industrial biotechnology applications, such as biofuels, biobased chemicals and bioplastics. It argues that industrial biotechnology has the potential to avoid billions of tons of CO2 emissions annually by 2030. However, it faces challenges around feedstock availability and competition, and will require further research, dedicated policies and standards to fully realize this potential.
Perspectives on green climate technologies, focusing on biotechnology. Presented at the workshop "The road to Durban: workshop on technology transfer and climate change" on 14 November 2011 in \'De Balie\' in Amsterdam.
The document discusses the advantages of using greenhouses for crop production. It notes that greenhouses allow for control of the plant environment to meet food demands. Greenhouses trap heat, similar to the greenhouse effect, raising temperatures inside and allowing for year-round crop growth. Some key advantages mentioned include increased productivity and crop quality from controlled conditions, effective pest and disease control in the enclosed area, and the ability to plan production schedules based on market needs. Greenhouses also facilitate uses such as seed germination, tissue culture, and post-harvest processing.
The document discusses green technology and its importance. It defines green technology as environmentally friendly technology that aims to preserve natural resources and protect the environment. It explains that green technology is needed to slow global warming, preserve resources for future generations, and provide clean energy sources. The goals of green technology are outlined as reduce, recycle, refuse, renew, and take responsibility. Examples are given for each goal, such as reducing waste and energy consumption, recycling materials, refusing single-use plastic, developing renewable energy sources, and conserving resources. While green technology can help the environment, the document notes that changing technologies takes time and increased public awareness.
Green technologies primarily affect biodiversity by reducing emissions and other environmentally harmful outputs that contribute to climate change and habitat pollution. The main green technologies that are discussed on this page have clean energy, green transportation, and efficiency applications. The replacement of old technologies should be done with newer versions that reduce emissions by eliminating fossil fuels or increasing efficiency. Replacing current, dirty technologies with green versions is the only way to preserve the many species that are highly susceptible to climatic and environmental changes caused by humans. Replacing old technologies worldwide would be a very expensive project, so we propose replacing dirty technologies when they become obsolete with the cleanest options that are available at that time.
Green technology, also known as environmental technology or clean technology, applies environmental science, green chemistry, and electronic monitoring devices to monitor the environment, curb human impacts, and promote sustainable resource management. It includes technologies like solar and wind power that generate sustainable energy. The 11th Five-Year Plan in India set objectives like increasing forest cover, improving air quality, treating urban wastewater, and boosting energy efficiency. Various laws support green technology in India. Key branches of green technology include green chemistry, green energy, green IT, green building, and green nanotechnology.
Green technology uses renewable natural resources and innovative methods to create environmentally friendly products in a way that does not harm the planet. It has several advantages, including living in harmony with nature without pollution or destruction. Green technology conserves resources and uses devices that harness natural sources safely. It can help society by reducing usage of non-renewable resources and energy, lowering long-term costs and improving quality of life in a healthier environment. Various sectors have adopted green technologies.
This document discusses renewable energy and green technologies in India. It provides several examples of renewable energy and green technology projects and initiatives in India. It discusses India's solar energy potential and progress, including a large solar cooking project in Shirdi, Maharashtra that can cook food for 20,000 people. It also discusses a 110 kW solar power plant installed on Sagar Island in Sundarbans to provide electricity to local communities without a main electricity supply. Green technologies discussed include solar ATMs and Japan's "Top Runner Programme" to improve energy efficiency standards.
Technology refers to the application of knowledge for human benefits. Green technology deals with using science and technology to protect the environment as well as curb the negative impacts of human involvement. It is any mode of technology that covers CO2 emissions. Green technologies include green energy, green IT, green food, green, manufacturing, green business, green economics, green supply chain, green logistics, green building, and green nanotechnology. This paper provides a brief introduction to green technology. Matthew N. O. Sadiku | Sarhan M. Musa | Adebowale E. Shadare | Adedamola A. Omotoso "Green Technology" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-1 , December 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd20199.pdf
http://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/electrical-engineering/20199/green-technology/matthew-n-o-sadiku
This slides tells about why to use eco-friendly products, what is pron and cons of using green products and how to buy products which causes less hazards to environment
This document discusses green technology and its importance. It covers various branches of green technology including green chemistry, green energy, green IT, green building, and green nanotechnology. It provides examples of companies implementing green initiatives and analyzes demand for green technology products. The document concludes that green technology can promote sustainable development but significant effort is needed to replace conventional practices.
1. The document discusses green technology and its importance in addressing issues like global warming.
2. It defines green technology as technology that is environmentally friendly and developed to conserve natural resources without disturbing the environment.
3. The goals of green technology discussed are to reduce waste, fuel consumption, and resource usage while increasing recycling, renewable energy adoption, and developing a sense of environmental responsibility.
This document discusses green technologies and innovations for a sustainable future. It begins by noting that fossil fuel resources like oil, gas and coal will be depleted within the next few centuries. It then defines green technology as applying environmental science and monitoring to conserve resources and reduce human impacts. The goals of green technology are outlined as reduce, recycle, renew, refuse and responsibility. Examples of green technologies presented include enhanced geothermal energy, nano solar energy that reduces costs, wave power generators, sewage water treatment, and recycling. The document stresses that developing more green technologies and acting responsibly is important to have a sustainable future.
Green technology encompasses methods and materials for more sustainable energy generation, pollution reduction, and green building practices. It aims to meet society's needs indefinitely without damaging resources by innovating alternatives to fossil fuels and chemical-intensive processes. Key aspects include source reduction to cut waste and pollution, developing renewable energy and efficiency solutions, using non-toxic materials in green building and chemistry, and sustainably meeting needs over generations.
This document discusses green technology, which encompasses methods and materials for generating renewable energy and producing non-toxic products. It describes types of green technology like green energy from renewable sources, green buildings that operate efficiently and sustainably, green chemistry focusing on reducing pollution, and green nanotechnology minimizing environmental risks. The goals of green technology are sustainability, reducing waste and pollution, and developing alternatives to technologies that damage health and the environment.
The document discusses green technology and provides examples of green buildings and companies. It defines green technology as technologies that reduce environmental impact, such as green nanotechnology and LED lights. It then discusses famous green buildings around the world, including the Bank of America Tower in New York and Ambani Residence in India. Next, it covers green IT and energy, providing examples of green initiatives from companies like Nokia, Intel, Cisco, and Dell. It concludes by listing actions individuals can take to help the environment.
Green Technology & Protection of EnvironmentAsif Kazi
This document discusses various types of green technologies that can help protect the environment and natural resources. It defines green technology as using knowledge and innovation to reduce human impacts on the environment. Some key green technologies mentioned include recycling, renewable energy sources like wind and solar, water and air purification, sewage treatment, solid waste management, and energy conservation. The goals of green technology are outlined as sustainability, reducing waste and pollution, developing alternatives to harmful technologies, and creating economic opportunities around environmentally-friendly products.
The document discusses recent trends in green technology. It defines green technology as technology that is environmentally friendly and conserves natural resources. It describes various goals of green technology such as reducing waste and energy consumption, recycling materials, and generating renewable energy from sources like solar, wind and water. The document also discusses different branches of green technology including green chemistry, green energy, green IT, and green building.
Green technology aims to promote sustainability by meeting society's needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It seeks to curb global warming caused by human activities like fossil fuel use and deforestation by reducing carbon dioxide emissions. This can be achieved through improved energy efficiency, use of renewable energy sources like solar, wind and hydro power, and adoption of clean technologies. The presentation provided examples of green technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, and hydroelectric dams that generate renewable energy as well as more efficient gas turbines and green building designs.
Green Technology is intended to mitigate or reverse the effects of human activity on the environment.
"the use of green technology and renewable energy is an integral part of the government's agenda"
Green technology aims to reduce environmental impact through more sustainable practices. It encompasses areas like green chemistry, green nanotechnology, green building, green IT, and green energy. Green chemistry principles focus on reducing waste and hazardous materials. Green nanotechnology applies nanoscience to make processes more environmentally friendly. Green building uses renewable materials and solar energy to reduce environmental impact. Green IT focuses on improving energy efficiency of computing systems. Green energy generates power from renewable sources like solar and wind to reduce pollution. Triple bottom line accounting and corporate social responsibility integrate environmental and social metrics with financial performance.
This document discusses green technology and its goals. Green technology, also called environmental technology, applies environmental science and green chemistry to monitor the environment and reduce the negative human impact. It includes electronic devices that promote sustainable resource management. The goals of green technology are to reduce waste and consumption, recycle materials, renew resources through treatments, and take responsibility to conserve energy and water. The document outlines various branches of green technology such as green chemistry, green energy from renewable sources, green IT, green buildings, and green nanotechnology.
Green technology, carbon footprints and eco citiesAshima Datta
Green technology aims to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability. Ancient civilizations utilized various green technologies such as passive solar building designs, water recycling systems, and wind energy. Modern green technologies encompass renewable energy sources, green building practices, green chemistry principles, green nanotechnology applications, green computing initiatives, and eco-city development. The goals of green technology are to meet society's needs indefinitely without harming the environment or depleting resources for future generations.
Green technology aims to reduce environmental impact through sustainable practices like conservation of resources and use of renewable energy. Its goals include reducing waste and energy usage, increasing recycling, and renewing focus on cleaner energy sources like wind, solar and biofuels. Case studies show how green building standards have been implemented in projects like the BC Cancer Research Centre to significantly cut energy and water usage. Singapore has also promoted sustainable construction through initiatives like the BCA Green Mark rating system and intelligent buildings such as the National Library.
Green technology refers to systems and processes that promote environmental conservation. The goals of green technology are sustainability, source reduction, and innovation to find alternatives to environmentally harmful practices. Green technology is applied in various fields like automobiles, construction, energy production, agriculture, and more. In the automobile industry, green technologies like hybrid and electric vehicles are growing in importance to reduce emissions and dependence on fossil fuels as demand for vehicles increases globally. Major technologies discussed included hybrid electric vehicles pioneered by Toyota and Honda and the increasing shift to electric vehicles.
This document presents information about bioplastics. It begins with an introduction stating that bioplastics are plastics derived from renewable biomass sources and are biodegradable, providing an alternative way to reduce synthetic plastic and create a more eco-friendly environment. The production of bioplastics is discussed, along with their life cycle. Bioplastics are then compared to conventional plastics, noting bioplastics are more sustainable and eco-friendly as they use less energy in production and do not harm the environment. Examples of bioplastic products currently used are provided. The advantages of bioplastics over conventional plastics are listed, such as being renewable and reducing carbon footprint, though disadvantages like improper disposal leading to issues are also
This document presents information about bioplastics. It begins with an introduction stating that bioplastics are plastics derived from renewable biomass sources and are biodegradable, providing an alternative way to reduce synthetic plastic and create a more eco-friendly environment. The production of bioplastics is discussed briefly, along with their life cycle. Bioplastics are then compared to conventional plastics, noting bioplastics are more sustainable and eco-friendly as they use less energy in production and do not harm the environment. Examples of bioplastic products currently used are provided. The advantages of bioplastics over conventional plastics are listed, such as being renewable, degrading faster, and having lower carbon and energy footprints.
Green Harvest Technologies / Tedx Presentation/ Nov 6th, 2010greenharvest
Tedx presentation given by Patrick Kenney on November 6th, 2010.
Patrick is the CEO of Green Harvest Technologies (GHT) located in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Green Harvest Technologies is vertically integrated to offer product design, engineering, product development, manufacturing, and both direct sales via e-commerce and supply to market leading brands. Through innovative raw materials, product design, and manufacturing processes; we can cost-effectively produce and replace most petroleum based plastic reusable product on the market today with a healthier and greener alternative.
The document discusses green products and their importance. It defines green products as those that are more environmentally friendly than traditional products. Some key points made include:
- Green products can be made from recycled materials and are more energy efficient. Using them helps reduce environmental impact.
- Advantages of green products include reducing health issues from chemicals, conserving non-renewable resources like petroleum, and having lower production costs.
- However, green products also have disadvantages such as potentially higher costs for consumers, uncertainty about ingredient labeling, and difficulty achieving the same levels of cleanliness.
- Specific green products discussed include tubeless tires, mosquito coils, avoiding plastics, and recycling electronic waste,
This document discusses renewable energy and green technologies in India. It provides several examples of renewable energy and green technology projects and initiatives in India. It discusses India's solar energy potential and progress, including a large solar cooking project in Shirdi, Maharashtra that can cook food for 20,000 people. It also discusses a 110 kW solar power plant installed on Sagar Island in Sundarbans to provide electricity to local communities without a main electricity supply. Green technologies discussed include solar ATMs and Japan's "Top Runner Programme" to improve energy efficiency standards.
Technology refers to the application of knowledge for human benefits. Green technology deals with using science and technology to protect the environment as well as curb the negative impacts of human involvement. It is any mode of technology that covers CO2 emissions. Green technologies include green energy, green IT, green food, green, manufacturing, green business, green economics, green supply chain, green logistics, green building, and green nanotechnology. This paper provides a brief introduction to green technology. Matthew N. O. Sadiku | Sarhan M. Musa | Adebowale E. Shadare | Adedamola A. Omotoso "Green Technology" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-1 , December 2018, URL: http://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd20199.pdf
http://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/electrical-engineering/20199/green-technology/matthew-n-o-sadiku
This slides tells about why to use eco-friendly products, what is pron and cons of using green products and how to buy products which causes less hazards to environment
This document discusses green technology and its importance. It covers various branches of green technology including green chemistry, green energy, green IT, green building, and green nanotechnology. It provides examples of companies implementing green initiatives and analyzes demand for green technology products. The document concludes that green technology can promote sustainable development but significant effort is needed to replace conventional practices.
1. The document discusses green technology and its importance in addressing issues like global warming.
2. It defines green technology as technology that is environmentally friendly and developed to conserve natural resources without disturbing the environment.
3. The goals of green technology discussed are to reduce waste, fuel consumption, and resource usage while increasing recycling, renewable energy adoption, and developing a sense of environmental responsibility.
This document discusses green technologies and innovations for a sustainable future. It begins by noting that fossil fuel resources like oil, gas and coal will be depleted within the next few centuries. It then defines green technology as applying environmental science and monitoring to conserve resources and reduce human impacts. The goals of green technology are outlined as reduce, recycle, renew, refuse and responsibility. Examples of green technologies presented include enhanced geothermal energy, nano solar energy that reduces costs, wave power generators, sewage water treatment, and recycling. The document stresses that developing more green technologies and acting responsibly is important to have a sustainable future.
Green technology encompasses methods and materials for more sustainable energy generation, pollution reduction, and green building practices. It aims to meet society's needs indefinitely without damaging resources by innovating alternatives to fossil fuels and chemical-intensive processes. Key aspects include source reduction to cut waste and pollution, developing renewable energy and efficiency solutions, using non-toxic materials in green building and chemistry, and sustainably meeting needs over generations.
This document discusses green technology, which encompasses methods and materials for generating renewable energy and producing non-toxic products. It describes types of green technology like green energy from renewable sources, green buildings that operate efficiently and sustainably, green chemistry focusing on reducing pollution, and green nanotechnology minimizing environmental risks. The goals of green technology are sustainability, reducing waste and pollution, and developing alternatives to technologies that damage health and the environment.
The document discusses green technology and provides examples of green buildings and companies. It defines green technology as technologies that reduce environmental impact, such as green nanotechnology and LED lights. It then discusses famous green buildings around the world, including the Bank of America Tower in New York and Ambani Residence in India. Next, it covers green IT and energy, providing examples of green initiatives from companies like Nokia, Intel, Cisco, and Dell. It concludes by listing actions individuals can take to help the environment.
Green Technology & Protection of EnvironmentAsif Kazi
This document discusses various types of green technologies that can help protect the environment and natural resources. It defines green technology as using knowledge and innovation to reduce human impacts on the environment. Some key green technologies mentioned include recycling, renewable energy sources like wind and solar, water and air purification, sewage treatment, solid waste management, and energy conservation. The goals of green technology are outlined as sustainability, reducing waste and pollution, developing alternatives to harmful technologies, and creating economic opportunities around environmentally-friendly products.
The document discusses recent trends in green technology. It defines green technology as technology that is environmentally friendly and conserves natural resources. It describes various goals of green technology such as reducing waste and energy consumption, recycling materials, and generating renewable energy from sources like solar, wind and water. The document also discusses different branches of green technology including green chemistry, green energy, green IT, and green building.
Green technology aims to promote sustainability by meeting society's needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs. It seeks to curb global warming caused by human activities like fossil fuel use and deforestation by reducing carbon dioxide emissions. This can be achieved through improved energy efficiency, use of renewable energy sources like solar, wind and hydro power, and adoption of clean technologies. The presentation provided examples of green technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, and hydroelectric dams that generate renewable energy as well as more efficient gas turbines and green building designs.
Green Technology is intended to mitigate or reverse the effects of human activity on the environment.
"the use of green technology and renewable energy is an integral part of the government's agenda"
Green technology aims to reduce environmental impact through more sustainable practices. It encompasses areas like green chemistry, green nanotechnology, green building, green IT, and green energy. Green chemistry principles focus on reducing waste and hazardous materials. Green nanotechnology applies nanoscience to make processes more environmentally friendly. Green building uses renewable materials and solar energy to reduce environmental impact. Green IT focuses on improving energy efficiency of computing systems. Green energy generates power from renewable sources like solar and wind to reduce pollution. Triple bottom line accounting and corporate social responsibility integrate environmental and social metrics with financial performance.
This document discusses green technology and its goals. Green technology, also called environmental technology, applies environmental science and green chemistry to monitor the environment and reduce the negative human impact. It includes electronic devices that promote sustainable resource management. The goals of green technology are to reduce waste and consumption, recycle materials, renew resources through treatments, and take responsibility to conserve energy and water. The document outlines various branches of green technology such as green chemistry, green energy from renewable sources, green IT, green buildings, and green nanotechnology.
Green technology, carbon footprints and eco citiesAshima Datta
Green technology aims to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability. Ancient civilizations utilized various green technologies such as passive solar building designs, water recycling systems, and wind energy. Modern green technologies encompass renewable energy sources, green building practices, green chemistry principles, green nanotechnology applications, green computing initiatives, and eco-city development. The goals of green technology are to meet society's needs indefinitely without harming the environment or depleting resources for future generations.
Green technology aims to reduce environmental impact through sustainable practices like conservation of resources and use of renewable energy. Its goals include reducing waste and energy usage, increasing recycling, and renewing focus on cleaner energy sources like wind, solar and biofuels. Case studies show how green building standards have been implemented in projects like the BC Cancer Research Centre to significantly cut energy and water usage. Singapore has also promoted sustainable construction through initiatives like the BCA Green Mark rating system and intelligent buildings such as the National Library.
Green technology refers to systems and processes that promote environmental conservation. The goals of green technology are sustainability, source reduction, and innovation to find alternatives to environmentally harmful practices. Green technology is applied in various fields like automobiles, construction, energy production, agriculture, and more. In the automobile industry, green technologies like hybrid and electric vehicles are growing in importance to reduce emissions and dependence on fossil fuels as demand for vehicles increases globally. Major technologies discussed included hybrid electric vehicles pioneered by Toyota and Honda and the increasing shift to electric vehicles.
This document presents information about bioplastics. It begins with an introduction stating that bioplastics are plastics derived from renewable biomass sources and are biodegradable, providing an alternative way to reduce synthetic plastic and create a more eco-friendly environment. The production of bioplastics is discussed, along with their life cycle. Bioplastics are then compared to conventional plastics, noting bioplastics are more sustainable and eco-friendly as they use less energy in production and do not harm the environment. Examples of bioplastic products currently used are provided. The advantages of bioplastics over conventional plastics are listed, such as being renewable and reducing carbon footprint, though disadvantages like improper disposal leading to issues are also
This document presents information about bioplastics. It begins with an introduction stating that bioplastics are plastics derived from renewable biomass sources and are biodegradable, providing an alternative way to reduce synthetic plastic and create a more eco-friendly environment. The production of bioplastics is discussed briefly, along with their life cycle. Bioplastics are then compared to conventional plastics, noting bioplastics are more sustainable and eco-friendly as they use less energy in production and do not harm the environment. Examples of bioplastic products currently used are provided. The advantages of bioplastics over conventional plastics are listed, such as being renewable, degrading faster, and having lower carbon and energy footprints.
Green Harvest Technologies / Tedx Presentation/ Nov 6th, 2010greenharvest
Tedx presentation given by Patrick Kenney on November 6th, 2010.
Patrick is the CEO of Green Harvest Technologies (GHT) located in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Green Harvest Technologies is vertically integrated to offer product design, engineering, product development, manufacturing, and both direct sales via e-commerce and supply to market leading brands. Through innovative raw materials, product design, and manufacturing processes; we can cost-effectively produce and replace most petroleum based plastic reusable product on the market today with a healthier and greener alternative.
The document discusses green products and their importance. It defines green products as those that are more environmentally friendly than traditional products. Some key points made include:
- Green products can be made from recycled materials and are more energy efficient. Using them helps reduce environmental impact.
- Advantages of green products include reducing health issues from chemicals, conserving non-renewable resources like petroleum, and having lower production costs.
- However, green products also have disadvantages such as potentially higher costs for consumers, uncertainty about ingredient labeling, and difficulty achieving the same levels of cleanliness.
- Specific green products discussed include tubeless tires, mosquito coils, avoiding plastics, and recycling electronic waste,
COMPARATIVE STUDY ON BIOGAS PRODUCTION FROM COW DUNG, FOOD WASTE AND ORGANIC ...IAEME Publication
Anaerobic digestion is one of the ecofriendly methods to treat and dispose the biodegradable wastes and has more advantages when compared to any other waste treatment methods. Biogas production and composting of slurry from the biogas plant is one of the methods to reduce volume of waste (zero waste discharge) and maximum energy recovery from the organic wastes is possible.
In this study the production potential of biogas from bio degradable organic wastes such as food waste, cow dung and fresh organic wastes under the same operating condition of room temperature between 28ºC to 32ºCare compared. A pilot plant of 0.3 cubic meter gas holding capacity is used as digester.
The document presents a study that compares biogas production from cow dung, food waste, and other organic wastes. A pilot plant with a 0.3 cubic meter gas holding capacity was used to digest samples of the different waste materials under the same operating conditions of 28-32 degrees Celsius. The study found that biogas was produced from all waste materials tested within 20 days, with an initial gas production of 0.3 cubic meters from 600 liters of cow dung slurry. Biogas production rates were observed and recorded over multiple trials for each waste material. The results provide insight into the relative potential of different organic waste streams for producing biogas via anaerobic digestion.
Green Harvest Technologies LLC presentation at TEDx Great Pacific Garbage Pat...Patrick Kenney
The document discusses the problem of plastic pollution and proposes solutions using bioplastics and sustainable practices. It notes that while plastics have increased in functionality over 60 years, environmental impacts were overlooked. Bioplastics produced from sustainably farmed crops can avoid these issues if certain hurdles are addressed. These hurdles include developing sustainable farming and recycling infrastructure, prioritizing health-focused products, and establishing eco-friendly manufacturing. The speaker argues we must act now by building markets for bioplastics in controlled environments to fuel demand and recycling to establish a sustainable system.
This document discusses green and sustainable products. It defines green products as those that cause minimal harm to people and the environment during manufacturing and use. It then discusses factors like fair working conditions, soil pollution, and use of renewable energy sources in production. It focuses on compostable plastics, which are made from renewable materials like corn starch and can break down, unlike traditional petroleum-based plastics. The advantages of compostable plastics and bioplastics are reducing reliance on petroleum and landfills. The document also notes recycling challenges with plastic and research efforts to improve plastic recycling rates.
This document discusses the biodegradation of polyethylenes by microorganisms. It provides background on polyethylene, including that it is the most common plastic found as waste. It is resistant to degradation. The document outlines different types of plastics using identification symbols. It then focuses on low-density polyethylene properties and uses. Statistics on global plastic production and waste are presented. The impacts of plastic pollution on wildlife and humans are described. Current disposal methods like landfilling and recycling are discussed. The document emphasizes that biodegradation by fungi and bacteria is a promising eco-friendly method for polyethylene waste treatment.
This document discusses bioplastics as an alternative to traditional plastics derived from fossil fuels. It provides background on bioplastics and their production. Global production of bioplastics has increased significantly in recent years and is projected to continue growing. Bioplastics have various advantages over traditional plastics like being renewable, biodegradable, and having a lower environmental impact. Common types include starch-based, PLA, and PHA bioplastics. They are used in packaging, electronics, catering, gardening, medical products and more. The production process and carbon cycle of bioplastics is also outlined.
The document discusses bioplastics and their advantages over traditional petroleum-based plastics. It defines bioplastics as plastics derived from plant products like soybean oil, corn, or potato starch, as opposed to conventional plastics which are derived from petroleum. It highlights polylactic acid (PLA), which is synthesized from corn, as the most developed bioplastic currently. The document also discusses polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) which are polymers produced by bacteria and have biodegradable properties. It states that research into bioplastics is focused on developing materials that can replace non-renewable resource-based polymers while providing benefits like biodegradability and renewable sourcing.
Green culture promotes choosing resources that minimize environmental impact or use renewable resources. It encourages reusing materials like bottles and using recycled paper and biodegradable products. Green plastics are made from renewable plant sources and are biodegradable, while normal plastics are non-renewable and non-biodegradable. Living an eco-friendly lifestyle means adopting the 3 R's of reduce, reuse and recycle.
This document discusses various topics related to biodegradable polymers and their applications. It describes how discarded electronics can be recycled into an additive to make stronger and more environmentally friendly asphalt. It also discusses different types of biodegradable polymers like PLA made from corn, and how they can be used to produce items like biodegradable plastic bags. The document also examines the process of biodegrading polymers and factors that affect it like enzymes, microbes, temperature, and water. Potential medical uses of biodegradable polymers are explored, such as biodegradable sutures and orthopedic pins.
This document discusses various topics related to biodegradable polymers and their applications. It describes how discarded electronics can be recycled into an additive to make stronger and more environmentally friendly asphalt. It also discusses different types of biodegradable polymers like PLA made from corn, and how they can be used to produce items like biodegradable plastic bags. The document also examines the process of biodegrading polymers and factors that affect it like enzymes, microbes, temperature, and water. Potential medical uses of biodegradable polymers are explored, such as biodegradable sutures and orthopedic pins.
This document discusses eco-friendly products and their benefits. It defines eco-friendly products as those that do not harm the environment and help conserve resources like water and energy. Using eco-friendly products minimizes carbon footprint, reduces resource exploitation, and saves water and energy. Some conventional eco-friendly materials mentioned are bamboo, bricks, cement paint, and clay roof tiles. While green products provide health and environmental benefits, they can be more expensive and time consuming compared to conventional options.
BIO PLASTIC a green alternative to plasticsMirza Beg
Bioplastic is presented as a green alternative to conventional plastics which are derived from petroleum. Bioplastics are derived from renewable biomass sources like vegetable oils, corn starch, and sugarcane. They are biodegradable and do not have the same negative environmental impacts as petroleum-based plastics which are not biodegradable. Common types of bioplastics include PLA, PHA, starch-based and cellulose-based plastics. While bioplastics have benefits like being renewable and reducing pollution, they also have disadvantages like using land that could grow food and being more expensive than conventional plastics.
The document discusses sustainability in chemical engineering and various methods to make chemical processes more sustainable. It describes cellulosic biofuels which use renewable biomass sources that do not compete with food production. Integrating industrial ecology principles can minimize waste by recycling byproducts. The cradle-to-cradle concept aims to ensure nothing is wasted and products can be recycled or composted. Process intensification techniques like spinning disk reactors can improve mass and heat transfer to make processes more efficient and use smaller reactor volumes.
Cornell Project 2Gen is an initiative led by Rachel Dunifon and Laura Tach that seeks to create an interdisciplinary hub for research, policy, and practice to better support families throughout New York and beyond. Read about our first two years of work in this report.
The document discusses the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on opioid misuse and treatment in the United States. It notes that while opioid prescriptions and treatment were decreasing before the pandemic, COVID-19 could reverse this progress due to pandemic-related stress, social isolation, and strain on the healthcare system. Early data from Kentucky shows increases in opioid overdoses after the state declared an emergency. In response, policies have aimed to increase access to telehealth and take-home medication to maintain treatment during the pandemic. Continued policy adjustments will be needed to address impacts on the opioid epidemic.
Dr. Nicholas Sanders presented "Social Benefits of Air Quality: Environmental Policy as Social Policy" at an April 2020 virtual meeting with New York State legislators and staff.
Cultivating Resilience: Best Practices in Healthcare, Education, and EvaluationFrancesca Vescia (she/her)
On behalf of the Orange County Resilience Project, 2Gen Scholars researched best practices for cultivating resilience through a range of professional avenues.
New York is increasing its two-generational approach to child and adult poverty through a variety of programs overseen by the Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS).
Cornell faculty, staff, and students met virtually with New York State legislators and staff for non-partisan, open dialogue about policy-relevant research on issues at the intersection of environmental policy and health.
Systems Innovation at The Nexus of Transportation, Environment, and Public He...Francesca Vescia (she/her)
Dr. Oliver Gao presented "Paradigm Shift Towards Smart and Healthy Cities: Systems Innovation at The Nexus of Transportation, Environment, and Public Health" at an April 2020 virtual meeting with New York State legislators and staff.
Cornell Project 2Gen Scholars wrote these briefs for the Fall 2019 course, “Bridging the Gap: Connecting Research and Policymaking the New York State Legislature.”
This Cornell Project 2Gen in Albany event provided an opportunity for non-partisan, open dialogue about policy-relevant research on issues facing families impacted by the criminal justice system in New York.
Medicaid improves children’s health in the long term, improves education outcomes for children, and improves financial outcomes for children later in life.
This document provides an overview of evidence-based programs and practices for children and families. It defines evidence-based practices as programs that have been shown through rigorous experimental evaluations like randomized controlled trials to make a positive statistical difference in important outcomes. The document then lists several organizations and clearinghouses that identify and rate evidence-based programs. It provides links to each one so readers can search for programs that meet their needs. Finally, it notes some programs are no longer actively maintained and provides alternative resources.
Narcan, also known as Naloxone, is a prescription medication that can reverse an opioid overdose by blocking opioids in the brain for 30-90 minutes. There are two forms of Narcan, a nasal spray and injectable. Non-medical individuals can effectively administer Narcan to someone experiencing an overdose. If administered to someone who is not overdosing, Narcan has no effect. At over 2,000 pharmacies in New York, a person does not need a prescription to obtain Narcan.
People who inject opioid use either needles or syringes. Other individuals, such as people who have diabetes, also use these for medical reasons. These “sharps” require safe disposal.
It is not always easy to tell when people around us are struggling with drug use. If you are concerned about someone in your life, you can look out for the following warning signs and reach out to them.
The opioid epidemic has become a public health crisis in recent years. Factors that increase the risk of opioid misuse include experiencing physical or social hardships, mental health issues, substance use, and criminal activity. Opioids are both legal and illegal drugs, including prescription medications like oxycodone and hydrocodone as well as heroin. Addiction is driven by biological changes in the body and brain that occur quickly after regular opioid use. Prevention through education is key to addressing this epidemic and reducing stigma around addiction.
This Cornell Project 2Gen in Albany event brought Cornell faculty, staff, and students to the capitol for a day-long event bridging research and policy in support of New York Families.
This brief highlights common themes regarding treatment trajectories among participants in the Tompkins County Family Treatment Court and describes their feedback for the program.
This research brief examines trends in opioid misuse and child welfare outcomes in New York State between 2006 and 2016. It finds that increases in opioid misuse and rates of child maltreatment were geographically concentrated, with many counties in Central NY and the Southern Tier experiencing high increases in both measures. Specifically, 17 counties saw above-median increases in both opioid emergency department admissions and reported child maltreatment rates, indicating particular vulnerability in these regions. In contrast, most counties downstate like in the Hudson Valley saw below-median increases in both measures.
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
About Potato, The scientific name of the plant is Solanum tuberosum (L).Christina Parmionova
The potato is a starchy root vegetable native to the Americas that is consumed as a staple food in many parts of the world. Potatoes are tubers of the plant Solanum tuberosum, a perennial in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Wild potato species can be found from the southern United States to southern Chile
Synopsis (short abstract) In December 2023, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 30 May as the International Day of Potato.
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
UN WOD 2024 will take us on a journey of discovery through the ocean's vastness, tapping into the wisdom and expertise of global policy-makers, scientists, managers, thought leaders, and artists to awaken new depths of understanding, compassion, collaboration and commitment for the ocean and all it sustains. The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
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Food safety, prepare for the unexpected - So what can be done in order to be ready to address food safety, food Consumers, food producers and manufacturers, food transporters, food businesses, food retailers can ...
The Antyodaya Saral Haryana Portal is a pioneering initiative by the Government of Haryana aimed at providing citizens with seamless access to a wide range of government services
United Nations World Oceans Day 2024; June 8th " Awaken new dephts".Christina Parmionova
The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
1. Life-cycle of
Green Materials
YOURLOGO
New Petroleum Free World:
Plant-Based Sustainable "Green" Materials
and Processes By Dr. Anil Netravali
This Brief was Compiled by students Rose Legrone and Bonnie Binggeli of the Cornell Institute for Public Affairs. For more information contact ann2@cornell.edu
Step 3
Polymer
Processing
Soy Protein
Step 2
Step 1
Soybean &
Starch
Life-Cycle Begins
with Plant Based
Fibers
Step 5
Green
Materials
Industrial
Compost
Used in Manufacturing
Process
Trash is Collected,
Composted, and
Transformed into
Organic Soil
Step 4
6-8% of all
petroleum is
used to
produce
plastics,
polymers,etc.
Natural resources are
being extracted faster
than the Earth is able to
produce them
Most resins are derived
from petroleum, NOT
biodegradable, and NOT
sustainable
There is NO
environmentally friendly
way to dispose of
composites - they stay in
landfills for centuries
without degrading
1
2
3
KEY TAKEAWAYS
"Green" materials are environmentally
friendly alternatives to petroleum based
manufactured products
"Green" materials can be utilized in
housing, aerospace, automobiles, medical
supplies, sporting goods, etc.
Soy proteins are plant-based, yearly
renewable (sustainable),
biodegradable, and inexpensive
94%
Advanced
Green
Composites//
OF COMPOSITES
END UP IN
LANDFILLS
Material defined by high
strength and stiffness,
developed using plant
and starch based resins
Policy
Implications
To face the challenges of climate
change, manufactures must adopt
environmentally sustainable practices.
The use of plant-based advanced
green composites can help New York
State reach its progressive
sustainability goals and reduce the
unsustainable demand for natural
resources.
Advanced Green
Composites do not
degrade in built
environments -
outside, resins degrade in
3 months
Green materials are
made in a sustainable
way and degraded or
composted into soil
Research Brief Series:
The Intersection between
Environmental Policy and
Health
April 28, 2020
The Problem