Environmental Labeling
Environmental Labeling is an umbrella term that describes the various means by which companies disclose information on their
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Aug
Environmental Audit
Environmental Audit is the objective and documented verification of processes to obtain evidence to determine whether EMS of
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Jul
The process of establishing an EMS in an organization
EMS Implementation Obtain commitment from top management Define responsibilities, appoint management representative(s),
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Jul
Objectives of sustainable development
Healthy and productive life in harmony with nature Preservation of environment and sustainable use of natural resources
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Jul
Mineral Resources
For industrial growth – Coal and iron (basic) Others: mica, copper, manganese, zinc, lead etc. Uranium and thorium
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Jul
Water Resources
Accounts for 4% of world’s water resources. Total water available from precipitation in a year is about 4,000
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Jun
Pros and cons of renewable resources
Pros Cons Solar Green energy Upfront cost, maintenance Wind GreenHigh potential – 20 timesLow operational cost Upfront
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Jun
Renewable and nonrenewable resources
Renewable resources Natural resources that can be replenished in a short period of time. Eg: solar, geothermal, wind,
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Jun
What is an Ecosystem?
Generally defined as a community of organisms living in a particular environment and the physical elements in that
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Jun
Environmental Pollution
Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that causes adverse change in the form of killing
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Jun
Socio-Economic impact and implications of Globalisation
Disparity between poor and rich nations Globalisation tends to create wealth overall, but tends to create winners and losers
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May
Dimensions of Globalisation
Economic globalisation – increasing economic interdependence of economies across the world through rapid increase in
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May