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Sustainability for students

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If the global environment is to be saved for future generations, many experts warn that more of the worlds citizens need to participate in green living. This means using materials that reduce pollution of all types in various aspects of daily life, thereby reducing consumption of fossil fuels, and producing less waste.

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Green Living is Living Sustainably
Sustainability Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Sustainability for students
Sustainability for students
Tip of the iceberg.
Real Cost of Goods Product Stewardship The Natural Step Framework
Not pictured: refrigerator-freezer camcorder woodworking tools computer glass butter鍖y collection trampoline 鍖shing equipment ri鍖es for deer hunting among other things Skeen Family - Pearland, Texas Photograph 息 2004 Peter Menzel/menzelphoto.com Its all about Stuff.
The U.S. has 5% of the worlds population, but uses 30% of its resources.
The $ on the price tag re鍖ects direct costs -- labor & materials.
The $ on the price tag does NOT include the hidden costs.
It takes 1.8 tons of raw materialsincluding fossil fuels, water and metal oresto manufacture a desktop PC and monitor. Source: 2004 United Nations University Study [Smithsonian Magazine, August 2005]
Its one thing to have all these hazardous materials in our computers. Source: Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition/Electronics Take Back Campaign, 2008 [The Story of Stuff, by Annie Leonard]
You should also look at how those chemicals are released into the environment and into humans! Source: The Story of Stuff, by Annie Leonard
In 2006, one computer manufacturer received a high ranking in Greenpeaces Guide to Green Electronics. Another study looked into their supply chain -- the manufacturers who supply the components that make up a computer -- in China, Mexico, the Philippines and Thailand. Source: The Story of Stuff, by Annie Leonard
working conditions that were dangerous, degrading and abusive excessive working hours and forced overtime illegally low wages and unpaid overtime The Chinese workers in this photo make 55蔵 an hour. and more. Source: Impact Lab, April 17, 2010 Source: The Story of Stuff, by Annie Leonard
Wenling, Zhejiang Province, China Source: Greenpeace.org Guiyu, China Source: Basel Action Network, 2008. Lastly, we must consider the disposal of computers and how they can continue to harm the environment. The Story of Stuff, by Annie Leonard
Graphic: California Product Stewardship Council Partial Solution: Product Stewardship
Developed in 1989, the TNS Framework builds on the basic understanding of what makes life possible, how our biosphere functions and how we are part of the earths natural systems.
1. Eliminate fossil fuel dependence and wasteful use of scarce metals and minerals. Reduce mining and use of substances from earths crust: heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, mercury, minerals such as phosphorus fossil fuels Samarco Alegria Iron Ore mine in Brazil . Mining operations began in 1992. 8.5 million tons of iron ore was mined in 2008. These substances and their emissions (CO2 and NOx) are steadily increasing in human society and nature.
2. Eliminate dependence upon persistent chemicals and wasteful use of synthetic substances. Humans are manufacturing synthetic substances faster than they can be broken down. EPA lists more than 70,000 chemicals that are in common use. Every U.S. citizens fatty tissue contains at least 700 chemical contaminants, according to EPA.
3. Eliminate encroachment upon nature land, water, wildlife, forests, soil, ecosystems. Human activity is breaking down natural systems faster than they can renew themselves. Nearly one-half of the Earths original forest cover has been lost. Demand for fresh water exceeds the worlds supply by 17 percent.
4. Meet human needs fairly and ef鍖ciently. If people around the world cannot meet their basic human needs (air, water, food, shelter), the 鍖rst three system conditions will not be met. Within our businesses & communities, our needs include: a means of a livelihood mobility equal treatment equal access participation in decisions safety right to peaceful enjoyment of life connection with nature
Real Cost of Goods Product Stewardship The Natural Step Framework
Learn More The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard Cradle to Cradle by William McDonough & Michael Braungart Af鍖uenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic by John De Graff, David Wann & Thomas H. Naylor Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and Whats at Stake for American Power by Mark Schapiro Confessions of an Eco-Sinner: Tracking Down the Sources of My Stuff by Fred Pearce
Lori De La Cruz, ABC Principal Blue Marble Media, LLC www.BlueMarbleMedia.net

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Sustainability for students

  • 1. Green Living is Living Sustainably
  • 2. Sustainability Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
  • 5. Tip of the iceberg.
  • 6. Real Cost of Goods Product Stewardship The Natural Step Framework
  • 7. Not pictured: refrigerator-freezer camcorder woodworking tools computer glass butter鍖y collection trampoline 鍖shing equipment ri鍖es for deer hunting among other things Skeen Family - Pearland, Texas Photograph 息 2004 Peter Menzel/menzelphoto.com Its all about Stuff.
  • 8. The U.S. has 5% of the worlds population, but uses 30% of its resources.
  • 9. The $ on the price tag re鍖ects direct costs -- labor & materials.
  • 10. The $ on the price tag does NOT include the hidden costs.
  • 11. It takes 1.8 tons of raw materialsincluding fossil fuels, water and metal oresto manufacture a desktop PC and monitor. Source: 2004 United Nations University Study [Smithsonian Magazine, August 2005]
  • 12. Its one thing to have all these hazardous materials in our computers. Source: Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition/Electronics Take Back Campaign, 2008 [The Story of Stuff, by Annie Leonard]
  • 13. You should also look at how those chemicals are released into the environment and into humans! Source: The Story of Stuff, by Annie Leonard
  • 14. In 2006, one computer manufacturer received a high ranking in Greenpeaces Guide to Green Electronics. Another study looked into their supply chain -- the manufacturers who supply the components that make up a computer -- in China, Mexico, the Philippines and Thailand. Source: The Story of Stuff, by Annie Leonard
  • 15. working conditions that were dangerous, degrading and abusive excessive working hours and forced overtime illegally low wages and unpaid overtime The Chinese workers in this photo make 55蔵 an hour. and more. Source: Impact Lab, April 17, 2010 Source: The Story of Stuff, by Annie Leonard
  • 16. Wenling, Zhejiang Province, China Source: Greenpeace.org Guiyu, China Source: Basel Action Network, 2008. Lastly, we must consider the disposal of computers and how they can continue to harm the environment. The Story of Stuff, by Annie Leonard
  • 17. Graphic: California Product Stewardship Council Partial Solution: Product Stewardship
  • 18. Developed in 1989, the TNS Framework builds on the basic understanding of what makes life possible, how our biosphere functions and how we are part of the earths natural systems.
  • 19. 1. Eliminate fossil fuel dependence and wasteful use of scarce metals and minerals. Reduce mining and use of substances from earths crust: heavy metals such as cadmium, lead, mercury, minerals such as phosphorus fossil fuels Samarco Alegria Iron Ore mine in Brazil . Mining operations began in 1992. 8.5 million tons of iron ore was mined in 2008. These substances and their emissions (CO2 and NOx) are steadily increasing in human society and nature.
  • 20. 2. Eliminate dependence upon persistent chemicals and wasteful use of synthetic substances. Humans are manufacturing synthetic substances faster than they can be broken down. EPA lists more than 70,000 chemicals that are in common use. Every U.S. citizens fatty tissue contains at least 700 chemical contaminants, according to EPA.
  • 21. 3. Eliminate encroachment upon nature land, water, wildlife, forests, soil, ecosystems. Human activity is breaking down natural systems faster than they can renew themselves. Nearly one-half of the Earths original forest cover has been lost. Demand for fresh water exceeds the worlds supply by 17 percent.
  • 22. 4. Meet human needs fairly and ef鍖ciently. If people around the world cannot meet their basic human needs (air, water, food, shelter), the 鍖rst three system conditions will not be met. Within our businesses & communities, our needs include: a means of a livelihood mobility equal treatment equal access participation in decisions safety right to peaceful enjoyment of life connection with nature
  • 23. Real Cost of Goods Product Stewardship The Natural Step Framework
  • 24. Learn More The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard Cradle to Cradle by William McDonough & Michael Braungart Af鍖uenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic by John De Graff, David Wann & Thomas H. Naylor Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and Whats at Stake for American Power by Mark Schapiro Confessions of an Eco-Sinner: Tracking Down the Sources of My Stuff by Fred Pearce
  • 25. Lori De La Cruz, ABC Principal Blue Marble Media, LLC www.BlueMarbleMedia.net