Wind farm placement is vital for the future development and success of the wind energy industry. As this source of energy becomes increasingly relevant, so does the need for comprehensive data regarding their geographical placement.
Read moreCategory: Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Sustainable consumption and production is about promoting resource and energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure, and providing access to basic services, green and decent jobs and a better quality of life for all. Its implementation helps to achieve overall development plans, reduce future economic, environmental and social costs, strengthen economic competitiveness and reduce poverty.
Sustainable consumption and production aims at “doing more and better with less,” increasing net welfare gains from economic activities by reducing resource use, degradation and pollution along the whole lifecycle, while increasing quality of life. It involves different stakeholders, including business, consumers, policy makers, researchers, scientists, retailers, media, and development cooperation agencies, among others.
It also requires a systemic approach and cooperation among actors operating in the supply chain, from producer to final consumer. It involves engaging consumers through awareness-raising and education on sustainable consumption and lifestyles, providing consumers with adequate information through standards and labels and engaging in sustainable public procurement, among others.
Learn more at: http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-consumption-production/
Municipal Solid Waste Characterization and Forecast in Michigan
This study characterizes Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) generation and its physical components and trends in the state of Michigan, in the United States. It also attempts to forecast the in-state generated MSW flow into landfills
Read moreIEs Bring Profitability to Non Profits – IISE LA Chapter and AbilityFirst
IISE Los Angeles Chapter members met recently at the Los Angeles Work Center for AbilityFirst to begin a project to improve the efficiency of the Business Services Division. This Division is where adults with physical
Read moreReducing Operational Costs for a Hunger Relief Charity through Vehicle Routing
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
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 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 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
Read moreZero Waste at The Ohio State University and learnings from the IIE Midwest Regional Conference
Description This presentation covers the idea behind the growing application of Zero Waste events, benchmarking these events across university and industry. The rest of the presentation will focus on the implementation of the Zero Waste
Read moreA New Model for Organizational Sustainability
Abstract Challenging economic conditions facing the world today have put serious financial stress on organizations. Our research indicates that companies receiving finalist designations in the Shingo Prize competition (the top recognition of operations excellence) were
Read moreReverse Logistics: Designing Your Supply Chain for Product Recovery
Abstract In today’s manufacturing climate, producers are paying increasing attention to the need for product recovery activities. Product recovery, including recycling, reuse, refurbishing or restocking, is becoming crucial for manufacturing product supply chains in a
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