Green Living

Being Eco- Friendly

Presented By: Anupama Tirkey Anurag Chauhan Arun Lakhanpal Hina Varshney

Contents
A. What is Green Living B. Methods 1.Resource Efficiency 2.Recycling 3.Green Resource (Green buildings, materials etc)

A. What is Green Living?

Green Living means: An environment friendly lifestyle Use of suitable materials A way of thinking

Correct use of Natural Resources

Why Green Living ?

Reduces need for incineration and landfill space Saves energy and prevents pollution Decreases global warming Conserves natural resources Put waste to work

1. Resource Efficiency

Conserve Energy
Lighting Use lighting with five star energy seal Heating and Cooling Cleaning and replacing air filters Having furnace cleaned frequently Check Insulation Transportation Automobiles in good working order

Take Public Transportation

Organize a car pool

Conserve Water
Avoid using marathon showers Turning taps off while brushing you teeth

Fix leaky faucets

Installing a low flow toilet Run washers or dish washers with full load Irrigate plants and lawns in morning hours

2. RECYCLE

Recycle Solid Waste

Developed Countries have recycling system starting from curbside collection system

Separate colored collection bins are provided to deposit separate waste materials

Recycle Solid Waste

Developing countries have a recycle system which is still in the hands of informal sector

Recycle - Water

Ponds & Reservoirs

storage & augmentation

Artificial Recharge of Ground Water Rain Water run off in ground water Rain water run off in surface water
use & saving
reuse,recycle & disposal

supply & distribution

Every Drop Counts

Recycle E-waste
Reuse and refurbish Recycle Export

3. Green Resources

Green Buildings
GREEN BUILDING CRITERIONS Sustainable siting and design Green building materials Water efficiency Energy efficiency Indoor air quality

VW successfully tests Hydrogen Vehicle in Long-Range Drive

Volkswagen recently tested its new Bora
Its a hydrogen vehicle That means it uses Sun Fuel System

The main features are

A clean synthetic diesel called SUN FUEL It has one of the lowest emissions of any car in the world

SUN FUEL is a non traditional low sulfur fuel that can be made from renewable resources such as plants, waste products and other raw materials

Finland Plans to build Worlds Greenest Highway

Its an 81 mile stretch of road

Links the southeastern coastal town of Loviisa with Vaalimaa near Russian Border The main features are
Charging stations for electric cars
Pumps filled with local bio fuels Geothermal Heat Pumps Carbon Neutral Roadway

Energy efficient lighting systems

Smart Lighting systems lights would shut off if there were no cars and brightness would adjust to weather conditions

Coming Closer to Green Buildings

Common Products used in Green Buildings
LED Lights (15% energy of typical light bulbs)

Grey water and rain water harvesting

Passive Solar systems and radiant heating Materials with high insulation Green Roofs Green Power : Solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, hydroelectric etc Solar Panels

Is it a problem if we dont acknowledge it?

It is in our hands!

Thank You

References
http://www.worldwatch.org/resources/go_green_save_g reen www.thegreenguide.com www.lowimpactliving.com www.greenlivingonline www.treehugger.com www.epa.gov

www.clean-energy-ideas.com

3 | The Green Seeds of Innovation: A Case in Point GE: Ecomagination

Ecomagination is designed to meet demand for more energy efficient products and drive sustainable growth. It reflects GEs commitment to invest in innovative solutions to environmental challenges, and helps GE develop and deliver valuable, environmentally-focused products while helping protect and grow the bottom line. Ecomagination focuses on the development of renewable energy sources, water purification initiatives, carbon capture and sequestration systems, and alternative transportation systems.

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3 | The Green Seeds of Innovation: A Case in Point GE: Ecomagination

In 2007, GE invested more than $1 billion on cleaner technology R&D, moving the company closer to its goal of investing $1.5 billion annually in Ecomagination R&D initiatives by 2010. In 2007, GE achieved approximately 15% growth in Ecomagination revenues over 2006, from $12 billion to $14 billion. Due to the programs overwhelming success over the past few years, GE forecasts it will surpass $20 billion by 2009 and is consequently raising the annual Ecomagination revenue goal to $25 billion by 2010.

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Its Not Easy Being Green

Green is perhaps one of the biggest trends to hit the modern marketplace.
Wal-Mart is going Green.

Hollywood celebrities are eco-evangelists.

The 2008 Olympics set the new gold standard for sustainable events. Religious leaders are making the environment a moral issue.

Everywhere we turn, were inundated with some message or story relating to Green and the environment. But 25 what does it all mean?
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Indian Union Environment Minister, Jairam Ramesh has already announced that India would soon have its very own panel on climate change as the country could not depend only on reports from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Clearly, it has raised the bar of importance given to environment by the country and a declaration to work hard for winning the most coveted title of worlds leader in clean energy economy. India already has many ongoing initiatives to talk about in the context of Being Green. No doubt that The early bird catches the worm, and so do initiatives that drive green lifestyle in catching the limelight in various arena of life. For instance, Tata Steel has set its goal to reduce carbon dioxide emissions at its Jamshedpur plant from the current 1.8 ton to 1.7 ton per ton of liquid steel made by 2012. Also Tata Motors will set up an eco-friendly showroom with natural building material for its flooring and energy-efficient lights. Tata Power group has declared that 25% of the total power it would generate in the next 10 years would be from renewable energy sources. Agreeing to follow the trend of being green, several other companies are also in the process of implementing clean development mechanism (CDM) projects. The Delhi government has introduced Energy Conservation Building Code (ECDC), to give clear instructions on construction of new government buildings. This code is already in use in various commonwealth projects in the state. Its successful implementation will save 30% to 40% energy.

Brands in India are now focusing more on policies that will help them tap consumers choice for green products and promotion of eco-friendly mechanism in their respective markets. The trend has even swept across the country fashion industry. Many designers now work on environment-friendly clothing and showcase their support for the 'green' cause during many fashion weeks like the Wills Lifestyle Indian Fashion Week. Natural fabrics like hand-woven wool from shepherds, natural silks, recycled junk jewelry, organic knits, etc are being widely used. Another trend of being green for publicity has also been reported among many celebrities who support various green causes. NDTV Save the Environment campaign witness many celebrities like Abhishek Bachan, Abhinav Bindra, M S Dhoni, Priyanka Chopra, Rohit Bal, Shah Rukh Khan and many other joining the campaign to save the environment. Besides celebrities, many Indian citizens are coming up with different ways of being green. A very beautiful example is that of Mawlynnong, the cleanest village in Asia. The village is situated 90 km away from the state capital of Meghalaya. It has over 80 houses and the villagers are the green ambassadors who have worked hard to attain such green prestige. They kept their surroundings clean by doing simple voluntary service like sweeping the roads and lanes, watering the plants and cleaning the drains.

The many non-profit organizations that strive to safeguard the eco-realm work very hard to keep the trend going on and to create more awareness. Not only do they advocate being green but also set out to implement eco-friendly initiatives to ensure survival of all creature in harmony. Renewable energy, environmental regulation, clean energy , energy independence, green jobs, eco-tourism, etc are some of the concern areas they work on.
Different reasons might have prompted different people to adopt this new trend of being green but it surely has proved popular. The real success can only be measured in terms of the change witnessed by people in their lifestyle towards being more eco-friendly and adhering to sustainable ways of protecting the environment that will eventually stop global climate change threats.

 So far consciousness of todays generation about the environment and the way the people with this sort of problem seems to be innovative. Yes, the concept of Green Buildings has come into light and is under implementation. This concept is gaining grounds in developing nations like India with the increasing number of developers targeting to reduce the environmental impact of buildings. The Indian government also provides various non-financial incentives for the developers who opt for the green guidelines for building. According to IGBC, the Indian Green Building Council, A Green building is one which uses less water, optimizes energy efficiency, conserves natural resources, generates less waste and provides healthier spaces for occupants, as compared to a conventional building.

Green Buildings retain the environment at the location of building. The land allocation and external design of a green building will be in such a way, that trespassing of light is eliminated and certain species of plants are grown. Thus, the green buildings can achieve the siting and design efficiency.

Harvesting of solar panels on the top of a green building increases the chances of supplementing the conventional methods. The natural light is made penetrated into the middle floors, thereby minimizing the usage of electricity. Sunlight is restricted in the lower floors, apart from saving energy, here we use high efficiency lighting. Temperature can be controlled by the installation of high efficiency windows, insulation in walls, floors and ceilings. Thereby, achieving Energy efficiency.
Hence, Green construction is the practice of creating efficient structures and using processes that are Eco-friendly through out a buildings life-cycle. Other features of an green building might include the following aspects: The wide use of solar panels for domestic hot water heating. Conservation of water including biological waste water treatment and re-use, and the simple collection and recycling of rainwater for garden use. Low energy light bulbs, which can last up to 100 times longer than regular bulbs. Eg: CFL lamps Non-toxic or lead-free paints and wood preservatives.

How to conserve energy

Lighting If every American replaced the incandescent bulbs in five of the mostoften-used light fixtures in his home with bulbs that have earned the Energy Star seal, it would reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere by the amount produced by 10 million cars (see References 2), according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Energy Star is a program co-sponsored by the EPA and the Department of Energy to help consumers save money and energy through the use of energy-efficient products. (See References 3) Heating and Cooling The average U.S. household spends $1,900 each year on utilities, with roughly half of this amount going toward heating and air conditioning costs (see References 5, page 2). You can improve the efficiency of heating and air conditioning units by frequently cleaning or replacing air filters and by having your furnace cleaned every year. In addition, check the condition of the insulation in your home and add more if necessary, paying particular attention to seals around windows and doors and ducts in the attic and crawl spaces. When it's time to replace a unit, consider purchasing one that is Energy Star-compliant. The EPA estimates that replacing older heating and cooling units with Energy Star equipment can reduce your energy costs by almost $200 a year. (See References 6)

How to conserve energy

Transportation Keep your automobile in good working order and the tires properly inflated to enhance performance, improve fuel efficiency and save gas. Whenever possible, take public transportation to work or school, or organize a carpool. According to the EPA, for each person leaving the car home at least twice a week, nearly 1,600 lbs. of carbon dioxide emissions are taken out of the environment each year. (See References 4) Water Public water systems use a lot of energy to treat, filter and deliver water to each residence in a community. By using water wisely, you can help reduce the amount of energy consumed. Teach children not to let the water run while brushing their teeth, and discourage long showers. If you feel that you must water the lawn or garden, do so in the morning hours, when temperatures are lower. Wash laundry in warm or cold water instead of hot. Identify and repair leaky faucets as soon as possible, as well as toilet leaks; the EPA says a leaky toilet can waste as much as 200 gallons of water a day. (See References 2)

 If youre trying to take up green living, consider switching out your normal trash bag for one of these greener-garbage alternatives: only take 90 days to decompose as opposed to thousands of years with those other trash bags. In addition, they are made with recycled material.

ConserveBiodegradable Trash Bags: These bags True Green and Recycle

Plastic Biodegradable Bags by Green Genius Company: These biodegradable trash bags have the strength and price of a regular trash bag but are much more green. Bag-To-Nature Kitchen Waste Bags: These bags are strong enough to hold all your garbage, take abuse, and can be tied easily. They do not leak and are unaffected by moisture. Best part, they decompose just as easily. These bags cost about $8 for ten bags and can be purchased at Ace Hardware. CVS Biodegradable Trash Bags: Even store brands are catching on to the trend. The packaging is made from 100% recycled materials and each bag is made of 70% recycled materials. There is an entire section in CVS devoted to green products such as bathroom tissue,