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Sustainable Development Association of a “Greener” Tomorrow. Eng 112 05P – Erika Paterson Eric Lai, Kaylie McGregor, Niall McPherson, Janie Nguyen, Carrie Ting. Problems. GT. GT. Plan. GT. Agricultural. GT. Sustainability. Agriculture Limits to Food Security. GT. Overpopulation.
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Sustainable Development Association of a “Greener” Tomorrow Eng 112 05P – Erika Paterson Eric Lai, Kaylie McGregor, Niall McPherson, Janie Nguyen, Carrie Ting
Problems GT
Plan GT
Agricultural GT Sustainability
Agriculture Limits to Food Security GT Overpopulation Climate Change Plant Pathogens Soil Treatment and Erosion
Agriculture Climate Change GT Reduction in precipitation in areas of Asia, Africa, and the Americas “Drip” Irrigation “Pivot” Irrigation
Agriculture Plant Pathogens GT Excess Pesticides and Antibiotics Increased chemical resistance in plant diseases Polluted ground water Genetically Modified Plants
Agriculture Soil Treatment and Erosion GT Small Frequent applications of Fertilizers Over fertilizing Can cause eutrophication Monoclature Causes soil erosion Crop Rotations
Water Management Water Supply GT “Enhancing water use efficiency holds the key to tackling scarcity” – Hanjra and Qureshi (2010) Citation: http://www.ndsu.edu/mu/about_mu/sustainability_initiative/
Water Management Water Conservation GT • Methods: • Visual Displays of Water Usage • Adjustment of Pipes • Water Recycling Plants Citation: http://php.scripts.psu.edu/dept/iit/hbg/Green/kidscollege.php
Water Management Visual Displays of Water Usage GT • Smart meters – monitor water usage • Research: save 15.40 L of water per shower event Resources, Conservation and Recycling 54 (2010) 1117–1127 • Payback period: within 2 years
Water Management Pipe Network Design GT • Toilet flushing – 6 L/flush • Design a drainage system to reduce water consumption Renewable Energy 34 (2009) 2062 • DRAINET Simulation
Water Management Water Recycling Plants GT • Waste water treatment plants • Reusing of waste water • Conserves 134 000m³ of water Citation: http://www.lagoonsonline.com/_borders/mars-hill-maine.jpg
TransportationIntroduction GT • Greenhouse Gas Emissions • Energy Consumption • Congestion Reduction Citation: http://www.123rf.com/photo_687605_vehicle-silhouettes-front-views-of-bus-train-and-car.html
TransportationTechnology GT • Mass • Aerodynamics • Power • Efficient Engines • Alternative Fuels Citation: http://www.gadgetgrid.com/2007/09/24/hydrocar/
TransportationMass Transit Systems GT • Automobile Use Reduction • Congestion Reduction • Less Emissions from System Citation: http://www.adlinktech.com/ampro-extreme-rugged/transportation.htm
TransportationSummary GT • Transit Technology Improvement • Mass Transit System Implementation Citation: http://www.wellsphere.com/biking-article/car-appeal-sinks-in-rising-gas-price-tide/517835
Green Buildings Different Systems, Same Gist GT
Green BuildingsBuilding Assessment Systems GT • used to rate, rank, or assess how buildings address environmental, economic, and social concerns • Similarities in existing systems: water, energy, building materials, location, and indoor air quality
Waste ManagementConcerns GT • Health risks • Secondary pollutant and air quality • Sanitary conditions Citation: http://schuetzclean.com/landfill.html
Waste ManagementConstrains GT • Waste management is costly • Time consuming • Situation varies from one location to another Citation: http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/92-827-5122-8/page014.html
Waste ManagementProposed Solution GT • Mixed Integer Linear Programming model • LCA-IWM assessment tool • Modified version of these allows for optimal planning in the area of interest Citation: http://www.personal.psu.edu/aes284/twtc/
Phase 2 Advertising
Phase 2 Globalization 100 Conferences in Large Urban Cities
Phase 2 Incentive Contest Each city has 6 months after their conference to submit a design Judged 6 months after the conferences end “We’ve made your environmental report greener, it now uses 50% less paper” 5 contest winning cities $1 million to each winning city
Timeline Phase 1 Phase 2
Budget GT • Production of Sustainability Manual - $100K • Conferences & Workshops – $1M • Sustainability Incentive Fund - $5M Citation: http://alumni.uwaterloo.ca/alumni/office/map/index.html
Budget - Agriculture GT • Testing Facilities - $3M • Researchers and Scientists - $1M Citation: http://www.whitegatefarm.net/directions.php
Budget – Water Management GT • Water Monitoring Systems - $300K • Water Recycling Machines R & D - $1M • Pipe Network R & D - $100K • Researchers and Scientists - $1M Citation: http://www.german-info.com/press_shownews.php?pid=1110
Budget - Transportation GT • Technology R & D - $1M • Mass Transit Pilot Project Victoria, BC - $3M Citation: http://communities.canada.com/theprovince/blogs/globetrotter/archive/2009/10/26/shifting-gears1.aspx
Budget – Green Buildings GT • Training Sessions - $400K • Researchers and Scientists - $1M Citation:http://earthfirst.com/10-photos-of-stunning-green-roofs-from-around-the-world/
Budget – Waste Management GT • Computer Simulation Software - $100K • Programmers and Researchers - $1M Citation: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/08/us/08landfill.html?_r=1
Conclusion GT