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Sustainable Development Association of a “Greener” Tomorrow

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

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  1. Sustainable Development Association of a “Greener” Tomorrow Eng 112 05P – Erika Paterson Eric Lai, Kaylie McGregor, Niall McPherson, Janie Nguyen, Carrie Ting

  2. Problems GT

  3. GT

  4. Plan GT

  5. Agricultural GT Sustainability

  6. Agriculture Limits to Food Security GT Overpopulation Climate Change Plant Pathogens Soil Treatment and Erosion

  7. Agriculture Climate Change GT Reduction in precipitation in areas of Asia, Africa, and the Americas “Drip” Irrigation “Pivot” Irrigation

  8. Agriculture Plant Pathogens GT Excess Pesticides and Antibiotics Increased chemical resistance in plant diseases Polluted ground water Genetically Modified Plants

  9. Agriculture Soil Treatment and Erosion GT Small Frequent applications of Fertilizers Over fertilizing Can cause eutrophication Monoclature Causes soil erosion Crop Rotations

  10. 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/

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. TransportationTechnology GT • Mass • Aerodynamics • Power • Efficient Engines • Alternative Fuels Citation: http://www.gadgetgrid.com/2007/09/24/hydrocar/

  17. TransportationMass Transit Systems GT • Automobile Use Reduction • Congestion Reduction • Less Emissions from System Citation: http://www.adlinktech.com/ampro-extreme-rugged/transportation.htm

  18. 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

  19. Green Buildings Different Systems, Same Gist GT

  20. 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

  21. Waste ManagementConcerns GT • Health risks • Secondary pollutant and air quality • Sanitary conditions Citation: http://schuetzclean.com/landfill.html

  22. 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

  23. 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/

  24. Phase 2 Advertising

  25. Phase 2 Globalization 100 Conferences in Large Urban Cities

  26. 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

  27. Timeline Phase 1 Phase 2

  28. Budget GT • Production of Sustainability Manual - $100K • Conferences & Workshops – $1M • Sustainability Incentive Fund - $5M Citation: http://alumni.uwaterloo.ca/alumni/office/map/index.html

  29. Budget - Agriculture GT • Testing Facilities - $3M • Researchers and Scientists - $1M Citation: http://www.whitegatefarm.net/directions.php

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. 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/

  33. 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

  34. Budget - Total GT

  35. Budget - Total GT

  36. Conclusion GT

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