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Advances in Renewable Natural Materials for Textile Sustainability
Advances in Renewable Natural Materials for Textile Sustainability promotes sustainable practices in the textile industry through exploring the use of natural materials in textile production.The book delves into the advantages of using natural materials at every stage of textile processing, from fiber production to textile wet processing (dyeing, printing, finishing), and recycling after end use.The chapters provide critical discussions on natural materials for functional and smart textiles, sustainable methods of their preparation, application, and environmental impact of using biobased materials.It also discusses opportunities and challenges. Offers a comprehensive overview of the historical significance of natural fibers in textile production, the environmental impact of textile manufacturing, and the role of natural materials in reducing this impact. Provides examples of successfully implemented sustainable production processes. Discusses upcycling and repurposing of natural textile materials, sustainable textile waste management and recycling, and the use of natural colorants for dyeing and finishing textiles. Covers the use of biobased finishing agents, enzymes, and natural material-based auxiliaries in sustainable textile production and discusses biopolymers and nanocellulose and their potential in textile applications. Explores sustainable textile reinforcement using natural fibers and natural fiber-based composites and their applications. Considers the future of sustainable fashion and the role of natural materials in smart textiles for advanced applications like textile packaging, medical applications, textile sensors, and actuators, among others.With its comprehensive coverage, this book is an essential resource for professionals, researchers, and academics in the textile industry and anyone interested in sustainability in the fashion and textiles.It offers valuable insights for readers who want to make more informed choices and contribute to a more sustainable future.
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Financial Innovation and Sustainability : Green, Blue and Sustainable Finance
In recent years, factors such as sustainability, digitalization, climate change, energy transformation, social inclusion, gender parity, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk have been playing an increasingly important role in the process of financial transformation.The effect of the impact is increased regulation and guidance for financial markets, in relation to adapting current activities to meet the new challenges, for example: • The process of greening finance and spreading the blue wave in finance. • Building sustainable value in the business models of financial institutions. • Creating an offer of sustainable financial products. • Ensuring parity between women and men in the decision-making bodies of financial institutions. • Sustainable ratings. • Climate stress tests. This book focuses on the intersection between nature and finance and offers a comprehensive overview of the trends, transformations and challenges in finance and the financial markets related to the effects of sustainability concepts or ESG factors.The book has been designed to show these trends, through the evolving subdisciplines of finance, such as green and blue finance.It presents critical recommendations for the ecosystem and network of finance in the era of ESG and sustainability and paints a comprehensive picture of contemporary finance, identifying the factors determining its sustainable transformation.This is one of the first books to present the issues of sustainability and ESG risk in finance through the prism of individual types of finance. Not only will the book appeal to scholars and researchers in the field of banking, economics, finance and accounting, but it will also find an audience among policymakers and practitioners involved in the finance and sustainability discourse.
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Renewable Energy and Sustainability : Prospects in the Developing Economies
Renewable Electricity and Sustainability: Prospects in Developing Economies is the first book of its kind to be dedicated entirely to the needs of emerging economies.It provides readers with a comprehensive review of current renewable energy technologies, their status in emerging economies, and the potential for sustainable renewable electricity generation in those countries.A multidisciplinary approach is used to assess the needs and challenges of each region, which is supported by quantitative analyses of the current and future potential for renewable electricity generation.Real-world examples are also provided from the respective electricity sectors of each region. This resource is a unique reference for graduates and researchers on the social, technical and economic landscape of renewable energy in emerging economies and would also be useful to NGO’s and policymakers in developing countries or those working in sustainable development.
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Sustainable Wealth Management : Directing Capital Towards Sustainability
This book explores sustainable wealth management and the challenges that arise for asset managers in times of ecological crises and climate change.It deals with portfolio engineering, combining risk and impact, transitioning from environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concepts to Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) concepts and the different role of the intermediaries and players in the financial markets.It provides researchers, scholars, academics and policy makers an interdisciplinary approach to redirecting capital towards sustainability.
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What is sustainability?
Sustainability is the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It involves finding a balance between social, economic, and environmental factors to ensure that resources are used in a way that preserves them for the long term. This can include practices such as reducing waste, conserving natural resources, and promoting renewable energy sources. Overall, sustainability aims to create a world where people and the planet can thrive together for generations to come.
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What distinguishes strong sustainability from the normal concept of sustainability?
Strong sustainability goes beyond the traditional concept of sustainability by emphasizing the importance of maintaining the integrity of natural systems and the well-being of future generations. It recognizes that certain natural resources and ecological processes are irreplaceable and cannot be substituted by human-made alternatives. Strong sustainability also prioritizes the protection of biodiversity and the resilience of ecosystems, rather than solely focusing on reducing environmental impacts or achieving short-term economic gains. In essence, strong sustainability requires a more holistic and long-term approach to environmental and social stewardship, placing a greater emphasis on intergenerational equity and the preservation of essential ecological functions.
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What are sustainability strategies?
Sustainability strategies are plans and actions implemented by organizations to minimize their negative impact on the environment, society, and economy, while maximizing their positive contributions. These strategies often involve setting goals for reducing carbon emissions, waste, and resource consumption, as well as promoting social responsibility and ethical business practices. Sustainability strategies can also include efforts to engage with stakeholders, such as employees, customers, and local communities, to ensure that their needs and concerns are taken into account. Overall, sustainability strategies aim to create long-term value for both the organization and the broader ecosystem in which it operates.
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What is economic sustainability?
Economic sustainability refers to the ability of an economy to support current and future generations by balancing economic growth with social and environmental responsibility. It involves ensuring that resources are used efficiently and equitably to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This includes promoting long-term economic development, reducing inequality, and minimizing negative impacts on the environment. Overall, economic sustainability aims to create a stable and resilient economy that can thrive over the long term.
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Eco-Houses : Sustainability & Quality of Life
“Sustainable design integrates consideration of resource and energy efficiency, healthy buildings and materials, ecologically and socially sensitive land-use, and an aesthetic sensitivity that inspires, affirms, and ennobles...” The construction process affects the environment and surrounding ecosystem.Once buildings are constructed, the occupants and administrators face a series of challenges in their attempt to maintain a healthy, efficient, and productive environment.In order to face these challenges, innovative and varied building strategies have been developed to contribute to the achievement of environmentally friendly homes that are alive and “breathe.”
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Sustainable Food Production : An Earth Institute Sustainability Primer
Industrial agriculture is responsible for widespread environmental degradation and undermines the pursuit of human well-being.With a projected global population of 10 billion by 2050, it is urgent for humanity to achieve a more sustainable approach to farming and food systems. This concise text offers an overview of the key issues in sustainable food production for all readers interested in the ecology and environmental impacts of agriculture.It details the ecological foundations of farming and food systems, showing how knowledge from the natural and social sciences can be used to create sustainable alternatives to the industrial production methods used today.Beginning with a discussion of the role of agriculture in human development, the primer examines how twentieth-century farming methods are environmentally and socially unsustainable, contributing to global change and perpetuating inequalities.The authors explain the principles of environmental sustainability and explore how these principles can be put into practice in agrifood systems.They emphasize the importance of human well-being and insist on the centrality of social and environmental equity and justice. Sustainable Food Production is a compelling guide to how we can improve our ability to feed each other today and preserve the ability of our planet to do so tomorrow.Appropriate for a range of courses in the natural and social sciences, it provides a comprehensive yet accessible framework for achieving agricultural sustainability in the Anthropocene.
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Psychology of Sustainability and Sustainable Development in Organizations
This volume answers calls for improving sustainability and sustainable development in organizations from a psychological point of view.It offers a range of perspectives on the current research in the psychology of sustainability and sustainable development to highlight effective ways of improving well-being and healthy sustainable development in organizations. Section 1 introduces the concept of the psychology of sustainability and sustainable development as well as macro topics of related issues in organizations.Section 2 focuses on themes traditionally recognized in organizational psychology literature, such as performance, negotiation, leadership, resistance to change, innovation, and digital transformation.Section 3 presents variables to enhance sustainability and sustainable development in organizations and considers levels of prevention.Topics include humor awareness as a primary prevention resource in organizations, intrapreneurial self-capital as an individual preventative strength, compassion within organizations, perfectionism as an inhibitor in organizational contexts, and job crafting from individual to collaborative to organizational, meaningfulness and sustainable careers. With a clear psychological focus on the topic of leading sustainability efforts, this book will be of great interest to students and academics who want to learn more about corporate sustainability.It is also a useful resource for business executives, team leaders and managers.
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The Sustainable MBA : A Business Guide to Sustainability
Whether you are an employee, a manager, an entrepreneur or a CEO, The Sustainable MBA Second Edition provides the knowledge and tools to help you ‘green’ your job and organization, to turn sustainability talk into action for the benefit of your bottom line and society as a whole. Based on more than 150 interviews with experts in business, international organizations, NGOs and universities from around the world, this book brings together all the pieces of the business and sustainability puzzle including: What sustainability is, why you should be interested, how to get started, and what a sustainable organization looks like. A wide range of tools, guidelines, techniques and concepts that you can use to implement sustainability practices. Information on how to be a sustainability champion or intrapraneur in your organization including how to sell these ideas to your team and how to incorporate them into any job. A survey of the exciting trends in sustainable business happening around the world. A wealth of links to interesting resources for more information. The Sustainable MBA Second Edition is organized like a business school course, allowing you easy access to the relevant information you need about sustainability as it relates to Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, Finance, Marketing, Organizational Behavior and HR, Operations and Strategy. The Sustainable MBA Second Edition has been updated to reflect global developments in this evolving field to remain the definitive guide to sustainable business.Additional resources to accompany the book are available at www.thesustainablemba.com.
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What is the difference between organic and eco-friendly products?
Organic products are made from ingredients that are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers, and are often certified by a regulatory body. Eco-friendly products, on the other hand, are designed to have minimal impact on the environment throughout their entire lifecycle, from production to disposal. While organic products focus on the natural ingredients used, eco-friendly products consider the overall environmental impact of the product. In essence, organic products focus on the ingredients, while eco-friendly products focus on the entire product lifecycle.
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Is organic sustainable?
Organic farming practices can be more sustainable than conventional methods in terms of reducing chemical inputs, promoting biodiversity, and improving soil health. However, there are challenges to the scalability and efficiency of organic farming, which can impact its overall sustainability. For example, organic farming typically requires more land and labor to produce the same amount of food as conventional methods, which can limit its ability to meet global food demand. Additionally, the transportation and distribution of organic products can have a higher environmental impact due to their shorter shelf life and the need for refrigeration. Overall, while organic farming has many sustainable benefits, there are also limitations to its long-term sustainability on a large scale.
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What does political sustainability mean?
Political sustainability refers to the ability of a political system or government to maintain stability and continuity over time. It involves ensuring that policies and decisions are made with the long-term well-being of society in mind, rather than focusing solely on short-term gains. Political sustainability also involves fostering trust and cooperation among different political actors, as well as promoting transparency and accountability in governance to ensure the system's resilience and effectiveness.
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Is sustainability important to you?
Yes, sustainability is very important to me. I believe that we have a responsibility to take care of the environment and ensure that future generations have a healthy planet to live on. I try to make sustainable choices in my daily life, such as reducing waste, conserving energy, and supporting eco-friendly products and practices. I believe that small individual actions can make a big difference in creating a more sustainable world.
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