environment (school)project
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ENVIRONMENTALPOLICIES
Lets help our plant!
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BUSINESSES + ENVIRONMENTAL
Businesses are all about making money right? However they should also try to help the earth by being environmental friendly.
First of all, most business use a lot of paper which means many trees are being cut down. If business use online programs and email
to send documents then the amount of paper used would be cut down.
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A lot of technology is used in a business which is awesome, however if the business contently throw away old technology it will create a lot of e-wasteE-waste is anything with a circuit board that
is thrown away by consumers.
BUSINESSES + ENVIRONMENTAL
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E-WASTE E-waste includes:
House hold appliance Technology equipmentTelecommunication equipmentAudio-visual equipmentElectrical/ electronic device
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E-WASTE
-Chart from: https://hdsb.elearningontario.ca/d2l/le/content/3154726/viewContent/37510644/View
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WHAT TO DO? If the technology is still usable you
could:Give technology to another part of the
businessTry to sell itDonate it to charityKeep some parts to reuse itRecycle it
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DISPOSAL
If the technology is too old and you have to dispose of it here are some options:
Incineration/open Burning-Both these ways include burning the technology,
which releases carbon monoxide and can cause pollution
Land filling-The solid waste are put into large hole in the
ground. Can have leakage problems
Digital dumping-Exporting outdated/obsolete equipment to developing countries. This is illegal in some countries.
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MORE WAYS TO HELP
Here are some extra tips on how people and businesses can be a bit more environmental friendly.
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Turn off all equipment at
the end of the work Day
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Communicate by emailto reduce faxing and printing
When you do print make sure to print on both
sides of paper
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Try using an online
software's/program
s
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Lower the
temperature a bit
Open the window instead of using the air-conditioned
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Use fluorescent bulbs
-Turn off lights when they are not need
-Open curtains and use the natural sun light!
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Purchase local
office supplies
Find a supply of paper with maximum
available recycled content
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Try carpooling
to work
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Use motion sensors in
restrooms
Use non-toxic cleaning products
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So try some of these out and help save our
planet!
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Information from:
http://www.nrichmedia.com/articles/social/green-your-office.php
http://greenkick.ca/2013/05/easy-ways-to-make-your-business-more-eco-friendly/
http://www.50waystohelp.com/
http://sustainablebusinessforum.com/sarahbrooks/82751/10-steps-you-can-take-make-your-business-more-eco-friendly
http://sbinfocanada.about.com/cs/environmentbiz/a/envirfriend1.htm
https://hdsb.elearningontario.ca/d2l/le/content/3154726/viewContent/37510644/View
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THANKS FOR
WATCHING!