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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
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Phase 1• Manual Research in:
• Agriculture• Water• Transportation• Green Buildings• Waste Management
Phase 2• Production of Manual• World-Wide
Conferences and Workshops
• Sustainability Incentive Fund Contest
Plan GT
Agricultural
Sustainability
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AgricultureLimits to Food Security
Overpopulation
Climate Change
Plant Pathogens
Soil Treatment and Erosion
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“Drip” Irrigation
“Pivot” Irrigation
AgricultureClimate Change
Reduction in precipitation in areas of Asia, Africa, and the Americas
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Excess Pesticides and Antibiotics
Increased chemical resistance in plant diseases
Polluted ground water
AgriculturePlant Pathogens
Genetically Modified Plants
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AgricultureSoil Treatment and Erosion
Over fertilizingCan cause eutrophication
Monoclature
Causes soil erosion
Crop Rotations
Small Frequent applications of Fertilizers
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“Enhancing water use efficiency holds the key to tackling scarcity”
– Hanjra and Qureshi (2010)
Water ManagementWater Supply
Citation: http://www.ndsu.edu/mu/about_mu/sustainability_initiative/
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Methods:
1.Visual Displays of Water Usage
2.Adjustment of Pipes
3.Water Recycling Plants
Citation: http://php.scripts.psu.edu/dept/iit/hbg/Green/kidscollege.php
GTWater ManagementWater Conservation
•Smart meters – monitor water usage
•Payback period: within 2 years
Resources, Conservation and Recycling 54 (2010) 1117–1127
•Research: save 15.40 L of water per shower event
GTWater ManagementVisual Displays of Water Usage
Renewable Energy 34 (2009) 2062
•Toilet flushing – 6 L/flush
•Design a drainage system to reduce water consumption
•DRAINET Simulation
GTWater ManagementPipe Network Design
• Waste water treatment plants
Citation: http://www.lagoonsonline.com/_borders/mars-hill-maine.jpg
•Reusing of waste water
•Conserves 134 000 m³ of water
GTWater ManagementWater Recycling Plants
TransportationIntroduction
•Greenhouse Gas Emissions
•Energy Consumption
•Congestion Reduction
Citation: http://www.123rf.com/photo_687605_vehicle-silhouettes-front-views-of-bus-train-and-car.html
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TransportationTechnology
Citation: http://www.gadgetgrid.com/2007/09/24/hydrocar/
•Mass
•Aerodynamics
•Power
•Efficient Engines
•Alternative Fuels
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TransportationMass Transit Systems
Citation: http://www.adlinktech.com/ampro-extreme-rugged/transportation.htm
•Automobile Use Reduction
•Congestion Reduction
•Less Emissions from System
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TransportationSummary
Citation: http://www.wellsphere.com/biking-article/car-appeal-sinks-in-rising-gas-price-tide/517835
•Transit Technology Improvement
•Mass Transit System Implementation
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Green BuildingsDifferent Systems, Same Gist GT
Green BuildingsBuilding Assessment Systems
• 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
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Waste ManagementConcerns
• Health risks
• Secondary pollutant and air quality
• Sanitary conditionsCitation: http://schuetzclean.com/landfill.html
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Waste ManagementConstrains
• 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
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Waste ManagementProposed Solution
• 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/
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Advertising
Phase 2
100 Conferences in Large Urban Cities
Phase 2Globalization
Phase 2Incentive
Contest
Each city has 6 months after their conference to submit a design
Judged 6 months after the conferences end
5 contest winning cities $1 million to each winning city
“We’ve made your environmental report greener, it now uses 50% less paper”
• 1 year
Research
• 1 year
Conferences
• 6 months
Contest
• 6 months
City Developme
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TimelinePhase 1 Phase 2
Budget
• Production of Sustainability Manual - $100K• Conferences & Workshops – $1M
• Sustainability Incentive Fund - $5MCitation: http://alumni.uwaterloo.ca/alumni/office/map/index.html
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Budget - Agriculture
• Testing Facilities - $3M• Researchers and Scientists - $1M
Citation: http://www.whitegatefarm.net/directions.php
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Budget – Water Management
• 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
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Budget - Transportation
• 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
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Budget – Green Buildings
• Training Sessions - $400K• Researchers and Scientists - $1M
Citation: http://earthfirst.com/10-photos-of-stunning-green-roofs-from-around-the-world/
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Budget – Waste Management
• Computer Simulation Software - $100K• Programmers and Researchers - $1M
Citation: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/08/us/08landfill.html?_r=1
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Budget - Total GTCategory Item CostSustainability Manual Production of Sustainability Manual $100,000Sustainability Manual Conferences and Workshops $1,000,000Sustainability Manual Sustainability Incentive Fund $5,000,000Agriculture Testing Facilities $3,000,000Agriculture Researchers and Scientists $1,000,000Water Management Water Monitoring Systems $300,000Water Management Water Recycling Machines R&D $1,000,000Water Management Pipe Network R&D $100,000Water Management Researchers and Scientists $1,000,000Transportation Technology R&D $1,000,000Transportation Mass Transit Project in Victoria, BC $3,000,000Green Buildings Training Sessions $400,000Green Buildings Researchers and Scientists $1,000,000Waste Management Computer Simulation Software Development $100,000Waste Management Computer Programmers and Researchers $1,000,000Extra Expenses $1,000,000
Total Cost = $20,000,000
Budget - Total GT
30.50%
20.00%12.00%
20.00%
7.00%
5.50%5.00%
Sustainability Manual
Agriculture
Water Management
Transportation
Green Buildings
Waste Management
Extra Expenses
Conclusion
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