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Summary Research Report
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Reduce, reuse and recycle lab waste
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In the article Reduce, reuse and recycle lab waste the author suggests that the 3R's
strategy are often useful while maintaining sustainable environment like reducing the quantity
we use, reusing items and recycling them can be applied to all or any walks of life and
laboratories too. A high proportion of plastic waste is generated by disposable products utilized
in the laboratory like pipette tips or reaction tubes which may be washed for reusing purposes
(Bistulfi, 2013). Manufactures can use resource-efficient design for production and packaging.
According to Bistulfi (2013), steps should be taken to bring awareness among the people and it's
the responsibility of each person to take care of environment.
The role of smart energy networks to support the application of Waste-to-energy
technologies
Waste-to-Energy technology utilizes Solid Wastes (MSW) to make electric and warmth
energy through various complex conversion methods. Waste to energy technologies can play a
crucial role in the diversification of energy. Energy is considered as a key within the discussions
of sustainable development. So, sustainable environments are often maintained if there's a supply
of unpolluted and affordable renewable energy sources during a positive way
Calo and Pongracz (2014). Some 4 steps which may be used for waste to energy technologies are
that first we'd like to bring the input material together and material is then moved for the
conversion process and afterwards waste to energy technologies helps in converting waste into
useful energy forms like hydrogen, biogas etc. According to Calo and Pongracz (2014), the
possible future utilization patterns and related environmental impacts are some potential
solutions to the present environmental problems and their reference to sustainable environmental
development.
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PLASTIC BAG BAN OPENS DOOR FOR RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS
In this article author talks about the measures taken by several cities and states to ban
plastic shopping bags which are harmful to the environment and thus reusable bags should be
utilized in the grocery because paper and plastics bags are both equally affecting the
environment. After all, manufacturing of paper bags uses more energy than plastic bags use.
Therefore, the plastic bags contain many toxic materials which are non-renewable resources
which take tons of your time to degrade. So, there should the manufacturing of product which
degrades easily during a short time and thus protecting the environment. One among these
products is Diamant which features a little effect on the environment, and it should be employed
by all the manufacturers and each person who is trying to find recyclable and eco-friendly
shopping bags because it saves energy while production.
Plant a tree, save the planet
Plant a tree and save the planet article talks about the importance of planting the trees for
the planet because trees play a crucial role in protecting the environment from the various effects
done by climate change. Therefore, forests play a major role in protecting the environment and
maintain micro-climate and water cycle of an area. As per author, plants help to prevent soil
erosion and decay of plants by maintaining balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide in the
environment. Research has found that planting trees is useful in the areas by bringing more
rainfall because growing trees take water from the soil and release it into the atmosphere and
make precipitation in the atmosphere leading to more rainfall in the environment. There is a
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campaign called Plant for a planet that has accomplished its goal of planting more than a million
plants.
How to stop pollution and silt control structures from becoming white elephants
“How to stop pollution and silt control structures from becoming white elephants” is an
article by Murray Sim publishes on June 2013, in Civil Engineering: Magazine of the South
African Institution of Civil Engineering; Yeoville, seeks to address about ineffective pollution
control system throughout Africa. In the article, Sim (2013) argues that spending money on
pollution control systems is useless. As most of pollution control system functions appropriately
for a few months afterwards they soon stop working effectively. The main reason behind it is
that maintenance programmes are not implemented properly because of the monetary problem.
(Sim, 2013). Next, he gives his own opinion regarding new ways through which pollution can be
controlled. In the end, the author states that if boroughs are supported with an environmental
problem then it would not only raise employment in society but also awareness regarding
pollution. Consequently, the public becomes more conscious regarding atmosphere problems.
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
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The article “How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint " by Livia Albeck-Ripka outlines
some of the reasons for rising greenhouse gases in the environment. She explains that the amount
of carbon dioxide in the environment can be reduced by taking small steps. As per research in the
year 2017 at Lund University and the University of British Columbia, 2.5 tons of carbon
emission can be reduced if people do not use cars for a year. Next, she shares some instructions
for protecting the environment. For example, less use of automobiles, environment-friendly diet,
save electricity, reuse things and instead of using plastic bags use reusable bags. In the end, she
states that along with improving daily behaviour, one of the important things you can do to
protect the earth is to exercise your rights as a person. It means a vote for a person who protects
the environment.
Sustainability considerations for integrated biorefineries
In the article, “sustainability considerations for integrated biorefineries” by Adisab
Azapagic published on January 2014, explores main problems related to biorefining that ought to
be measured wisely along the full supply chain to confirm sustainable development of the arena.
The author’s main claim is the sustainability of the environment. According to Azapagic (2014),
there is a requirement for a fundamental examination of general influences. While efforts are
made to progress more integral sustainability studies for biorefinery plans. Next, he discusses
environment considerations and solutions to minimize environmental issues. In the end, the
author concludes that sustainability depends upon four factors (technological, social,
environmental, and economic factors). The sustainability of integrated biorefineries and their
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products will depend on many technological, economic, environmental, and social factors. These
will have to be estimated wisely to ensure sustainable development of the area (Azapagic,2014).
How can Science save the Earth?
“How can Science save the Earth?” is an article by Christopher Barry publishes on
September 2008, in Young Scientists Journal, seeks to address about problems caused by human
inventions. In this article, Barry (2008), explain about reasons behind climate change. He states
that climate change is the biggest problem of the earth. As per time, man-made great inventions
but all these innovations made a drastic impact on the environment. Next, with the rise in
consumption of fossil fuels, the amount of greenhouse gases rises in the atmosphere. As a result,
it leads to global warming (Barry, 2008). Also, the writer provides whole detail about the impact
of global warming on the planet as well as he discusses how every creature on the Earth is in
danger. Finally, he discusses things that need to change for reducing global warming.
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References
Albeck-Ripka, L. (n.d.). How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint. The New York Times. Retrieved
from https://www.nytimes.com/guides/year-of-living-better/how-to-reduce-your-carbonfootprint
Azapagic, A. (2013;2014;). Sustainability considerations for integrated biorefineries. Trends in
Biotechnology, 32(1), 1-4. doi: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2013.10.009
Barry, C. (2008). How can science save the earth? Young Scientists Journal, 1(6), 28.
Bistulfi, G. (2013). Reduce, reuse and recycle lab waste. Nature, 502(7470), 170. Retrieved
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Calo, A., & Pongracz, E. (2014). The role of smart energy networks to support the application of
Waste-to-energy technologies. Pollack Periodica: An International Journal for
Engineering and Information Sciences, 9(S1), 61+. Retrieved from https://link-galecom.ezproxy.humber.ca/apps/doc/A458584487/AONE?u=humber&sid=AONE&xid=ccc
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Plant a tree, save the planet. (2013, October). The Middle East, (447), 8. Retrieved
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PLASTIC BAG BAN OPENS DOOR FOR RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS. (2007). Industrial
Environment, 18(6), N/A. Retrieved
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Sim, M. (2013). How to stop pollution and silt control structures from becoming white
elephants. Civil Engineering: Magazine of the South African Institution of Civil
Engineering, 21(5), 67-69. Retrieved
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