sustainable development association of a “greener” tomorrow

Sustainable Development Association of a

“Greener” TomorrowEng 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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