Investigate Current Practices in Relation to Resource Usage

Investigate Current Practices in Relation to Resource Usage

Introduction to Topic One

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In your words, what is environmental sustainability?

What is Environmental Sustainability?

Environmental sustainability is about making responsible decisions that will reduce your business' negative impact on the environment.

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What are some examples of renewable resources?

What are renewable resources?

A renewable resource is a substance of economic value that can be replaced or replenished in less time than it takes to draw the supply down.

What are renewable resources? Examples include:

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Hydro energy

• Tidal energy

• Geothermal energy

• and more....

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What are non-renewable resources?

What are non renewable resources?

A non-renewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be readily replaced by natural means at a pace quick enough to keep up with consumption. An example is carbon-based fossil fuels. 

Non renewable resources examples include:

• Crude Oil

• Natural Gas

• Coal

• Uranium

• Steel

• and more....

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What is a 'green' workplace?

What is a 'green' workplace?

The green workplace is simply defined as a workplace that is environmentally sensitive, resource efficient, and socially responsible. The green workplace requires taking a holistic and integrated approach to enhancing work culture, improving place of work, and reducing environmental impacts.

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What does this symbol represent?