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SDStyle.org: Building and Construction: A Sustainable Future
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Building and Construction: A Sustainable Future. By Dr Steve Halls. The world is facing explosive growth of urban population, mainly in the developing world. Many cities, confronted with hypergrowth, are failing to cope with the challenges of generating employment, providing adequate housing and meeting the basic needs of their citizens. Challenges for those involved in Construction. Definition of a Sustainable Building. A Building that can (moderately) maintain or improve:. The environment in the region,.
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SDStyle.org: Sustainable Investment: Why it is a Good Bet
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Sustainable Investment: Why it is a Good Bet. The socially responsible investment covers all the approaches which integrate social, environmental criteria or more largely responsibility with respect to the company, in the decisions of placement and the management of a portfolio of shares (generally of companies), in complement for the financial criteria. These approaches can take various forms:. In general, the SRI brings into play four principal actors: investor (institutional or particular), manager of...
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SDStyle.org: Fashion: Weaving Eco and Chic
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Fashion: Weaving Eco and Chic. Fashion for a better world. For this Brazilian project, 21 fashion designers showed a new vision for the 21st Century by using sustainable resources in developing their clothing lines. Using renewable materials from the Amazon, these designers are helping to highlight alternative sources of income to local inhabitants. The designs featured here are from Carlos Miele. For the creation of his clothes and native models (top). Both highlighting Brazil's rich ethnic heritage.
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SDStyle.org: Catch and Release: Protecting Sport Fishing
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Catch and Release: Protecting Sport Fishing. The explosion of "high-tech" fishing using sophisticated equipment such as GPS location and highly-accurate Fish Finders have put greater pressure on fish populations. Therefore, it has become more important than ever for fisherman to help preserve the future of the sport by limiting our catch today to safeguard our resources. What can you do to help? Catch and release any fish, or, at least, take only minimum necessary. How to release a fish:. Before releasin...
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SDStyle.org: CEMEX Presents
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To promote a culture conscious of the great biodiversity on our planet, more than 150,000 of these books have been donated to universities, research centers, libraries and to various organizations in the public sector. These books arrived into the hands of academics and researchers, civil employees and leading corporate executives and have become a tool to influence decision making and aid in environmental conservation. Book Details (Spanish, PDF). 2005 SHARE Foundation for Sustainable Development.
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SDStyle.org: About SDStyle.org
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SDStyle.org is a convergence point. Drawing together academic research, business skills, and practical life experience, this magazine combines and transforms these varied sources into a balanced guide for day-to-day living and working. What we present in this magazine isnâ t futuristic or overly idealistic, but handy and practical advice to help you, your company, and our world. SDStyle.org was made possible by a partnershp between CEMEX. And SHARE Foundation for sustainable development.
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SDStyle.org: Business Ethics: How thick is your gray line?
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Business Ethics: How thick is your gray line? Black, white, gray. How thick is your gray line? One is made to wonder what intractable causes have led to the pitifully low ethical level seen today. A recent study suggested that business students who are taught ethics, and are aware of ethical concepts, during school may return after a summer or a year on the job having forgotten many of the basic tenants of ethical behavior in business situations! And the High Stakes of Corporate Scandal.
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SDStyle.org: Ken Yeang: Environmental innovation in architectural design
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Ken Yeang: Environmental innovation in architectural design. What are green buildings? In the past, as artificial lighting, heating and cooling systems fell in cost and complexity, and increasingly came into wide-spread use, architects began to favor these methods over the natural alternatives. This has driven up energy costs and lowered the quality of life inside these structures. A Revolution in Design. 2005 SHARE Foundation for Sustainable Development. And contributors unless otherwise noted.
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SDStyle.org: Products: Eco-Friendly and Stylish
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Products: Eco-Friendly and Stylish. Natura is one of the leading companies in South America and the largest cosmetics business in Brazil. They set themselves apart in the marketplace by focusing on transparency, promoting high ethical standards, and protecting their environment. Operating in over 50 countries, The Body Shop is famous for creating a niche market sector for naturally inspired skin and hair care products. They have devoted their business to the pursuit of social and environmental change.
