Millions of Americans find themselves in a situation where they do not have the means to provide themselves or their families with proper nutrition on a daily basis. While there are a number of government
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Social Impact Bond Approach for Environmental Sustainability Management
In recent years interest in impact investing has grown substantially. The social oriented organizations are pursuing the innovative financial solutions that addressing complex social problems. It requires the great collaboration among philanthropists, government, and private
Read moreUsing “Go and See” events to reduce water, energy and landfill costs
The lean approach of “Go and See” has allowed many companies to make great strides in process improvement, by encouraging leaders and engineers to walk out to the work area to solve problems. The same
Read moreAdaptive Capacity to Floods: A Case Study of Rincón, PR
The detrimental effects of floods and tsunamis in Caribbean islands are well known and numerous efforts, such as the Tsunami Warning Program, have focused on mitigating the effects of these natural hazards. The construct of
Read moreMulti-agent simulation modeling of supplier selection for local food systems
Consumer demand for regionally-produced food has increased dramatically in the past decade, in response to concerns over food safety and quality, as well as the serious environmental, economic, and social equity issues that pervade
Read moreIntegrating the Elimination of Inequalities due to Racism into the Framework of the UN Post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda
The UN Secretary-General’s Synthesis Report (2014) stresses the importance of addressing inequalities by “agreeing that no goal or target should be considered met unless it is met for all social and economic groups.” We are
Read moreAssessing Regional Farm-to-Institution Food Distribution Systems: An Agent-Based Approach
The industrial food system faces many serious challenges with regard to long-term environmental and social sustainability. Seeking a safer, healthier, and more sustainable alternative, farmers and consumers are increasingly participating in localized food systems. Scaling
Read moreImplementing Sustainability Into Your Existing Lean and Six Sigma Program
Description The best approach to drive sustainability into your company is to incorporate it seamlessly into your existing continuous improvement program, but it won’t happen automatically without some key tips. Learn how to explain sustainability
Read moreReformulating a Non-Profit Strategy for sustained success
Description Many professionals desire a way to “give back” to their communities. While volunteering and assisting a non-profit organization on the front line is very helpful, many of these organizations can benefit from the skills
Read moreAddressing the Challenge of IEs Helping Non-Profits
Description IEs are commonly driven to use their skills for more than their 9-5 work. A great opportunity exists in the non-profit sector as these organizations struggle with inefficiencies and growth. Yet connecting with such
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