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UNIT B1 – ENVIRONMENTONLINE
ContentsIntroduction B1.......................................................................................................3Section B1_1 Waste Management..........................................................................7Section B1_2 Energy Saving.................................................................................17Section B1_3 Water Saving..................................................................................25Section B1_4 Transportation and logistics............................................................31Section B1_5 Ecodesign.......................................................................................33Section B1_6 Cleaner Production..........................................................................34Section B1_7 Green Procurement.........................................................................37Revision B1...........................................................................................................47
Section Activity Estimated time ScoreIntroduction B1 1 10 10
2 10 53 10 15TOTAL 30 minutes 30
pointsSection B1_1Waste management
4 10 85 20 206 20 307 15 108 20 139 20 12
Section B1_2Energy saving
10 40 1011 20 1512 20 10
Section B1_3Water saving
13 20 1814 15 10
Section B1_4Transportation and logistics
15 15 1016 20 0
Section B1_5Ecodesign
17 20 10
Section B1_6Cleaner production
18 25 0
Section B1_7Green procurement
19 20 1620 5 521 20 2022 15 13
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B1_1-B1_7 TOTAL 360 mins 230 points
Revision B1 23 20 2024 10 10TOTAL 30 mins 30
points
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Introduction B1
Activity 1
Estimated Time: 10 mins Score: 10 pointsMatch the definitions with the correct terms.Matching activity
TERM DEFINITIONAir pollution the ratio between the useful output and input of an
energy conversion processCleaner production the philosophy of designing physical objects, the built
environment, and services to comply with the principles of social, economic, and ecological sustainability
Disposal, dispose of the process of getting rid of unwanted materials or substances
Emissions all the activities and actions required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal
Energy efficiency the production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation
Green design the presence in or introduction into the air of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects
Green procurement economic development that is conducted without depletion of natural resources and with a social balance
Renewable resource a natural resource which replenishes to overcome resource depletion caused by usage and consumption, either through biological reproduction or other naturally recurring processes in a finite amount of time in a human time scale
Sustainable development
the purchase of environmentally friendly products and services, the selection of contractors and the setting of environmental requirements in a contract
Waste management a preventive, company-specific environmental protection initiative, intended to minimize waste and emissions and maximize product output
CORRECT ANSWERS
TERM DEFINITIONAir pollution the presence in or introduction into the air of a
substance which has harmful or poisonous effectsCleaner production a preventive, company-specific environmental
protection initiative, intended to minimize waste and emissions and maximize product output
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Disposal, dispose of the process of getting rid of unwanted materials or substances
Emissions the production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation
Energy efficiency the ratio between the useful output and input of an energy conversion process
Green design the philosophy of designing physical objects, the built environment, and services to comply with the principles of social, economic, and ecological sustainability
Green procurement the purchase of environmentally friendly products and services, the selection of contractors and the setting of environmental requirements in a contract
Renewable resource a natural resource which replenishes to overcome resource depletion caused by usage and consumption, either through biological reproduction or other naturally recurring processes in a finite amount of time in a human time scale
Sustainable development
economic development that is conducted without depletion of natural resources
Waste management all the activities and actions required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal
Sources: https://en.wikipedia.orghttps://google.comhttps://www.gdrc.org
Activity 2
Estimated Time: 10 mins. Score: 5 points
Read the statements describing benefits deriving from CSR practices. Choose five of them which relate to environment. Tick the items you have chosen.
The learners have to choose (tick) the correct statements. After completing the task the learners can compare their answers with the correct ones.
CORRECT ANSWERS ARE MARKED IN GREENSocially responsible companies towards the environment can:□ have easier access to capital invested on green market□ provide high quality and safe products as well as services□ establish longer-term relationship with communities
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□ gain reputation and improve their brand image□ contribute to building societies where everyone can enjoy a lifestyle of convenience and comfort□ improve employees’ working conditions □ promote the productivity of their employees□ attract more stakeholders who follow the principles of sustainable development□ improve safety and health of their employees□ meet their customers' needs □ reduce operational costs and find opportunities to revenue generation□ motivate the employees by “working experiences” and involve them in the whole process□ raise health and safety management levels across the group through promotion of global health and safety management□ comply more easily with statutory regulations□ improve the consumer issues
Activity 3
Estimated Time: 10 mins. Score: 15 pointsMatch the practices with the correct category.Drag and drop / Matching
Practices:1. You use refillable containers rather than single use items.2. The staff has received training on environmental and sustainable concepts.3. Your vehicle, building and open area are 100% smoke-free.4. There are collection bins located in visible places.5. You use dehumidifier to increase the quality of your indoor air.6. You have an environmental certification for your processes and/or products
(ISO 14001, eco-label, EMAS etc.).7. You use natural light or sky lighting during the day instead of artificial
lighting.8. You track the water usage.9. You have a recycling program in place for plastic, glass, batteries,
electronics.
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10.You use biodegradable cleaners that do not contain NTA (nitriloacetic acid), chlorine bleach or phosphates.
11.There are low-flow toilets, 6L or less per flush, in restrooms.12.You have a maintenance plan for all major appliances.13.You inspect, clean and adjust regularly the ice machines, boilers, cooling
towers etc.14.Your company has a specific environmental policy available to public.15.You use on-site renewable energy power source (solar panels, solar water
heaters, etc.)COMMITMENT
TO ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE
WASTE REDUCTION, REUSE AND RECYCLING
WATER CONSERVATIO
N
ENERGY EFFICIENC
Y
AIR QUALIT
Y
CORRECT ANSWERSCOMMITMENT
TO ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE
WASTE REDUCTION, REUSE AND RECYCLING
WATER CONSERVATIO
N
ENERGY EFFICIENC
Y
AIR QUALIT
Y
2/ The staff has received training on environmental and sustainable concepts.6/ You have an environmental certification for your processes and/or products (ISO 14001, eco-label, EMAS etc.).14/ Your company has a specific environmental policy available to public.
1/ You use refillable containers rather than single use items.4/ There are collection bins located in visible places.9/ You have a recycling program in place for plastic, glass, batteries, electronics.
8/ You track the water usage.11/ There are low-flow toilets, 6L or less per flush, in restrooms.13/ You inspect, clean and adjust regularly the ice machines, boilers, cooling towers etc.
7/ You use natural light or sky lighting during the day instead of artificial lighting.12/ You have a maintenance plan for all major appliances.15/ You use on-site renewable energy power source (solar panels, solar water heaters, etc.)
3/ Your vehicle, building and open area are 100% smoke-free.5/ You use dehumidifier to increase the quality of your indoor air.10/ You use biodegradable cleaners that do not contain NTA (nitriloace
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tic acid), chlorine bleach or phosphates.
STOP TO THINKRead the above practices again. Which practices do you implement in your company? Why don’t you implement others?
Section B1_1 Waste Management
Activity 4
Estimated Time: 10 mins. Score: 8 points
Design the ‘waste management’ hierarchy illustrating the most effective way to reduce waste production. Start with the best option and finish with what should always be the last resort.
Fill in the gaps. The learners have to fill in the hierarchy tree with the following terms:
Recover energy from wasteEliminate the use of materialsRecycle materialsReduce the amount of materials usedDispose wasteCompost materialsRecover Reuse materials
CORRECT ANSWERS
1. Eliminate the use of materials2. Reduce the amount of materials used
3. Recovera. Reuse materials a,b,c,d can be in any orderb. Recycle materialsc. Compost materialsd. Recover energy from waste
4. Dispose waste
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Activity 5
Estimated Time: 20 mins. Score: 20 points
Match the types of waste with the sector of activity – check the classification on https://bit.ly/2OA0Xhg.
Matching activity/ Drag and drop/ Can be also scroll down menu or multiple choice with the 4 options
Sector of activityA. Primary sectorB. Secondary sectorC. Tertiary sectorD. Urban waste
Type of waste Sector of activity
Agricultural waste (may be used in farming or livestock feeding)Aquaculture waste (may contaminate water)Abandonment of dead animals, furniture, equipment and vehiclesBuilding and house repairing wasteCommercial and servicesDisposable electrical household appliancesFarming waste (source of organic and fertilizing amendment of arable lands)Forest waste (may be used for paper or as combustible)Inert waste, easily disposedHazardous waste (toxic and harmful substances). They may be solid, liquid or radioactive waste.HouseholdMining residues (with rain and wind they may contaminate water and air)Obsolete vehiclesPackaging materials and containersRests of solvents and other productsSanitary in hospitals, clinics and care centres (it has to be disposed of separately)Street cleaning, park and garden areas and recreation areasUsed batteriesWaste assimilable to urban waste
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Worn pneumatics
CORRECT ANSWERS
Type of waste Sector of activity
Abandonment of dead animals, furniture, equipment and vehicles
C - Tertiary sector
Agricultural waste (may be used in farming or livestock feeding)
A - Primary sector
Aquaculture waste (may contaminate water) A - Primary sectorBuilding and house repairing waste C - Tertiary sectorCommercial and services C - Tertiary sectorDisposable electrical household appliances D- Urban wasteFarming waste (source of organic and fertilizing amendment of arable lands)
A - Primary sector
Forest waste (may be used for paper or as combustible) A - Primary sectorHazardous waste (toxic and harmful substances). They may be solid, liquid or radioactive waste.
B - Secondary sector
Household C - Tertiary sectorInert waste, easily disposed B - Secondary
sectorMining residues (with rain and wind they may contaminate water and air)
A - Primary sector
Obsolete vehicles D- Urban wastePackaging materials and containers D- Urban wasteRests of solvents and other products D- Urban wasteSanitary in hospitals, clinics and care centres (it has to be disposed of separately)
C - Tertiary sector
Street cleaning, park and garden areas and recreation areas
C - Tertiary sector
Used batteries D- Urban wasteWaste assimilable to urban waste B - Secondary
sectorWorn pneumatics D- Urban waste
Activity 6
Estimated Time: 20 mins. Score: 30 pointsPart 1Which materials can be recycled? Choose RECYCLABLE or NON-RECYCABLE for each item.
RECYCLABLE NON-RECYCABLE
Aluminium & tin cansBleach and detergent containers
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CataloguesCDs, DVDsCeramic materialClothingColoured paperDirty paper plates, cups & napkinsDish and liquid soap bottlesEnvelopesFibre board (cereal boxes, soda boxes)Food waste (uneaten food)Glassware Hardcover books (remove covers)Junk mailMedical supplies and sharpsNewspaperOffice paperPaper cupsPaper egg cartonsPaper towelsPhone booksPlastic bags & plastic food wrap Plastic cupsPlastic utensils, platesPlastic water bottlesShiny paperShoesTissues & toilet paperWax paper
CORRECT ANSWERS
RECYCLABLE
NON-RECYCABLE
Aluminium & tin cans XBleach and detergent containers XCatalogues XCDs, DVDs XCeramic material XClothing XColoured paper XDirty paper plates, cups & napkins XDish and liquid soap bottles XEnvelopes X
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Fibre board (cereal boxes, soda boxes) XFood waste (uneaten food) XGlassware XHardcover books (remove covers) XJunk mail XMedical supplies and sharps XNewspaper XOffice paper XPaper cups XPaper egg cartons XPaper towels XPhone books XPlastic bags & plastic food wrap XPlastic cups XPlastic utensils, plates XPlastic water bottles XShiny paper XShoes XTissues & toilet paper XWax paper X
Part 2Think of your company or the company you work for. Make a check list of all the items which you use in everyday activity. Are they recyclable or not?
Activity 7
Estimated Time: 15 mins. Score: 10 points
Part 1Answer the 10 questions. Then read the comments.
There might be an automatic counter counting the score, then an appropriate comment appears. There is 1 point for each YES answer.
In your company...? YES NOdo you recycle some kind of packaging material (glass, plastic, metal)?do you collect paper for recycling?have you informed your staff about recycling and the correct use of recycling bins?do you collaborate with a recycling company which collects your waste?do you maintain regularly the electrical and electronic equipment in order to prolong their lifetime?
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do you prefer to repair your equipment instead of buying a new one?do you recycle batteries?do you recycle the used ink and toner cartridges?do you train your staff how to properly use the cartridges to prolong their lifetime?do you recycle the light bulbs?
INTERACTIVE ANSWERS:SCORE: 0-3You have scored.... (number of points should be displayed) points out of 10.
You need to learn more about waste management. What you do is not enough to be competitive. You may soon have a negative impact on your brand image and lose business partners who are committed to environmental responsibility. Think about some steps which you can take in order to develop proper waste management policy. This will ensure long-lasting and successful results.
SCORE: 4-7You have scored.... (number of points should be displayed) points out of 10.
You have some knowledge on waste management. However, there is still some room for improvement. Find out some examples of good practice and try to adopt a new approach to waste management. This will raise your customers’ and business partners’ appreciation and loyalty. If you improve your environmental policy, you can expect success in the long run.
SCORE: 8-10You have scored.... (number of points should be displayed) points out of 10.
You are doing very well, but you can always do better. Follow the adopted policy and strategies and try to maintain established standards. However, be alert, think of new innovative solutions to be ahead of your competitors!
Part 2Think of 2-3 ideas from part 1 which you can use in your own company or the company you work for.
Activity 8
Estimated Time: 20 mins. Score: 13 points
Part 1Classify the following as positive or negative practice related to Environment.
DRAG AND DROP1. sending and receiving information through fax2. not just recycling paper, using recycled paper as well
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3. reusing out-of-date headed paper and wasted printouts as scrap / notebooks
4. not setting all printers to print on both sides5. throwing away cardboard, paper, IT equipment, scrap metal, wooden
pallets, ink cartridges, batteries and bulbs in the same waste bin6. providing regular updates to staff in the form of posters / emails /
intranet pages on waste and recovery rates7. bulk buying to reduce the amount of packaging8. printing documents, reports, orders, offers etc...9. raising employees’ awareness on software options to print more than
one page to a side10.printing sent fax messages to show whether the task has been
completed successfully or not11.removing bins by each staff desk, thereby raising employees’ awareness
on the quantities of waste being generated and the options for segregating waste streams for recycling
12.ensuring that copying equipment provides double-sided prints and setting this up as the default option for photocopiers
13.keeping hard copies when not necessary
ANSWERS
POSITIVE NEGATIVE2/ not just recycling paper, using recycled paper as well3/ reusing out-of-date headed paper and wasted printouts as scrap / notebooks6/ providing regular updates to staff in the form of posters / emails on waste and recovery rates7/ bulk buying to reduce the amount of packaging9/ raising employees’ awareness on software options to print more than one page to a side11/ removing bins by each staff desk, thereby raising employees’ awareness on the quantities of waste being generated and the options for segregating waste streams for recycling12/ ensuring that copying equipment provides double-sided prints and setting this up as the default option for photocopiers
1/ sending and receiving information through fax4/ not setting all printers to print on both sides5/ throwing away cardboard, paper, IT equipment, scrap metal, wooden pallets, ink cartridges, batteries and bulbs in the same waste bin8/ printing documents, reports, orders, offers etc10/ printing sent fax messages to show whether the task has been completed successfully or not13/ keeping hard copies when not necessary
Part 2
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Think of your company or the company you work for. Which of the guidelines above do you follow? Are there any ideas you would like to implement? Are there any negative practices which you could eliminate or reduce?
Activity 9
Estimated Time: 20 mins. Score: 12 pointsPart 1Classify the following guidelines under the following categories: waste reduction, waste reuse, waste recycling.Drag and drop exercise
Ensure that office paper, newspapers and magazines, plastic bottles, small cardboards, which cannot be reused are recycled.
Introduce recycling collection points at several spots. Establish partnerships with contractors to take recyclables for free. Provide quick and easy access to information electronically to reduce
paper requirements and increase the use of email while discouraging the printing of messages.
Reduce the use of paper by printing and photocopying on both sides, setting print out to 12pt or less and making responsible use of them.
Reduce the use of plastic cups by providing ceramic mugs at the cafeteria, coffee machines and in offices.
Reuse cardboard boxes internally to store materials. Reuse envelopes by purchasing envelopes that do not have a sticky seal so
that after its useful life it can be disposed appropriately. Reuse scrap paper for printing draft copies, internal notices and for making
note pads. Reuse water bottles by not purchasing new ones all the time. Review all purchase to minimise the acquisition of products that are
difficult to be recycled. Share newspapers amongst staff or subscribe and read on-line.
Waste reduction Waste reuse Waste recycling
CORRECT ANSWERSWaste reduction Waste reuse Waste recyclingReduce the use of paper by printing and photocopying on both sides, setting print out to 12pt or less and making responsible use of them.
Reuse scrap paper for printing draft copies, internal notices and for making note pads.
Introduce recycling collection points at several spots.
Provide quick and easy access to information electronically to reduce
Reuse envelopes by purchasing envelopes that do not have a sticky
Ensure office paper, newspapers and magazines, plastic
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paper requirements and increase the use of email while discouraging the printing ofmessages.
seal so that after its useful life it can be disposed appropriately.
bottles, small cardboards, which cannot be reused are recycled.
Reduce the use of plastic cups by providing ceramic mugs at the cafeteria, coffee machines and in offices.
Reuse cardboard boxes internally to store materials.
Review all purchase to minimise the acquisition of products that are difficultto be recycled.
Share newspapers amongst staff or subscribe and read on-line.
Reuse water bottles by not purchasing new ones all the time.
Establish partnerships with contractors to take recyclables for free.
Part 2Choose 5 ideas from part 1 and think of their practical implications. Make a list of their potential benefits to your company or the company you work for.
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Section B1_2 Energy Saving
Activity 10
Estimated Time: 40 mins. Score: 10 points
Part 1Choose the activities which you do in your business related to saving energy for heating.There should be automatic counter which shows the score at the end with an interactive comment.
ACTIVITY Yes
No
good thermal insulation (roof, duct, boiler and external piping of the central heating of the building)"smart" windows with double glazing or low traffic glazing (low-e)sealing of the framesopen curtains and sunshades on the south windowsperiodic venting in the radiators, which should not be covered at allregular maintenance of the boiler at least once a year at the end of the winterclose or set the thermostat at a lower temperature in the evening or when there is no one in the room for several hoursavoiding frequent adjustments of the thermostat, keeping the temperature relatively constantisolation of unused spaces by adjusting the switch of radiatorsconducting energy audits to identify the causes of energy losses
Interactive commentScore: 0-3You have scored ____(number of points should be displayed) out of 10 points. Your practices for energy saving are not properly designed. You can do better to reduce the thermal loads of the building and manage the installation, operation and maintenance of the mechanical systems properly. Read the following benefits and try to introduce some more measures related to energy saving for heating of your company’s building. Otherwise you risk losing money.
Score: 4-7You have scored ____(number of points should be displayed) out of 10 points. It means that you have adapted some practices for energy saving that are satisfactory. However, you can do better to reduce the thermal loads of the building and manage the installation, operation and maintenance of the mechanical systems properly. Go more deeply into the topic and try to introduce new solutions. That may save you money.
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Score: 8-10You have scored ____(number of points should be displayed) out of 10 points. It means you have adapted a variety of practices for energy saving. You have an effective plan to reduce the thermal loads of the building and you manage the installation, operation and maintenance of the mechanical systems properly. Keep on going like that and you will measure significant benefits in the long run.
Part 2Study the benefits of the above practices and stop to think of the impact of those practices in the long run for your business and for the community in general.
ACTIVITY BENEFITSgood thermal insulation (roof, duct, boiler and external piping of the central heating of the building)
means less energy loss which means less money spent on heating
"smart" windows with double glazing or low traffic glazing (low-e)
ensures heat during winter and coolness during summer; the use of radiators (reduction of heating needs up to 30%) and air conditioners is respectively limited
sealing of the frames reduces heat losses and improves thermal comfort
open curtains and sunshades on the south windows
the sun can pass indoors to warm and illuminate the space
periodic venting in the radiators, which should not be covered at all
necessary because their performance is significantly reduced
regular maintenance of the boiler at least once a year at the end of the winter
improves performance, reduces fuel consumption and air pollution and the equipment has a longer service life
close or set the thermostat at a lower temperature in the evening or when there is no one in the room for several hours
enables to achieve energy saving of 1-2% for every degree of reduction in the thermostat
avoiding frequent adjustments of the thermostat, keeping the temperature relatively constant
reduces the operating time of the radiators
isolation of unused spaces by adjusting the switch of radiators
reduces the space to heat which entails reducing the operating time of the radiators
Part 3Rate the activities according to cost, level of difficulty to implement, and usefulness to customers. Choose not applicable when it is irrelevant for your business.
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For this activity there might be an automatic counter which adds up all values from the three tables. The learners will get a ready made solution then.
Use the scale from 1 to 5.Cost 1 – the most expensive
5 – the least expensiveDifficulty 1 – the most difficult
5 – the least difficultUsefulness 1 – the least useful
5 – the most useful
ACTIVITY COST not applicable1 2 3 4 5good thermal insulation (roof, duct, boiler and external piping of the central heating of the building)"smart" windows with double glazing or low traffic glazing (low-e)sealing of the framesopen curtains and sunshades on the south windowsperiodic venting in the radiators, which should not be covered at allregular maintenance of the boiler at least once a year at the end of the winterclose or set the thermostat at a lower temperature in the evening or when there is no one in the room for several hoursavoiding frequent adjustments of the thermostat, keeping the temperature relatively constantisolation of unused spaces by adjusting the switch of radiators
ACTIVITY DIFFICULTY not applicable1 2 3 4 5good thermal insulation (roof, duct, boiler and external piping of the central heating of the building)"smart" windows with double glazing or low traffic glazing (low-e)sealing of the framesopen curtains and sunshades on the south windowsperiodic venting in the radiators, which should not be covered at allregular maintenance of the boiler at least once a year at the end of the winterclose or set the thermostat at a lower
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temperature in the evening or when there is no one in the room for several hoursavoiding frequent adjustments of the thermostat, keeping the temperature relatively constantisolation of unused spaces by adjusting the switch of radiators
ACTIVITY USEFULNESS not applicable1 2 3 4 5good thermal insulation (roof, duct, boiler and external piping of the central heating of the building)"smart" windows with double glazing or low traffic glazing (low-e)sealing of the framesopen curtains and sunshades on the south windowsperiodic venting in the radiators, which should not be covered at allregular maintenance of the boiler at least once a year at the end of the winterclose or set the thermostat at a lower temperature in the evening or when there is no one in the room for several hoursavoiding frequent adjustments of the thermostat, keeping the temperature relatively constantisolation of unused spaces by adjusting the switch of radiators
Part 4Now add up the scores for cost, difficulty and usefulness. Choose three activities which have scored the highest number of points and which you do not do in your business. Would you consider introducing some of these practices? Why? Why not?
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Activity 11
Estimated Time: 20 mins. Score: 15 points
Part 1
How can companies ensure reducing the cooling loads of the building and the rational use of cooling systems? Choose SHOULD or SHOULDN’T before each statement.
Choice between two options.Companies...
1. SHOULD / SHOULDN’T make use of the natural cooling and night ventilation of the building.
2. SHOULD / SHOULDN’T ventilate the premises of the business in the morning on a hot day.
3. SHOULD / SHOULDN’T shut down the shutters and put the tents down during summer for better shading.
4. SHOULD / SHOULDN’T place metal shades (horizontal for the southern openings, vertically for the east and west).
5. SHOULD / SHOULDN’T dye exterior walls with dark colours.6. SHOULD / SHOULDN’T open a couple of windows for a long time but rather
open all the windows for a few minutes7. SHOULD / SHOULDN’T have external shading.8. SHOULD / SHOULDN’T plant a tree that shades the outdoor unit of an air
conditioner.9. SHOULD / SHOULDN’T use a ceiling fan.10.SHOULD / SHOULDN’T choose air conditioners by examining only at their
energy consumption.11.SHOULD / SHOULDN’T choose air conditioning systems of energy class B.12. SHOULD / SHOULDN’T use solar systems to produce hot water (solar water
heaters), heating and air conditioning.13.SHOULD / SHOULDN’T use photovoltaic systems to produce electricity.14.SHOULD / SHOULDN’T use geothermal air conditioning (horizontal or
vertical).15.SHOULD / SHOULDN’T use an oil boiler.
Part 2
Read the benefits of the above practices and stop to think of the impact of those practices in the long run for your business and for the community in general.
Companies should: ventilate the premises of the business at night when the outside air
temperature is lower to remove the heat accumulated during the day);
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dye exterior walls with light colours, because dull dark exterior walls absorb 70-90% of solar radiation, resulting in heat storage, which is finally transmitted inside the building;
plant trees, preferably deciduous, which prevent sunlight in the summer, but leave it in the winter;
plant a tree that shades the outdoor unit of an air conditioner. It improves its performance and can reduce energy consumption by 10%;
use the ceiling fan as it efficiently cools the interior by dropping the temperature by 5-6 degrees. Using a ceiling fan for 30 days reduces CO2 emissions by 600-700 kg. To cover a room of 25-30 m2 a fan with fins of 0.9 meters is required, while for a room of 50 m2 a fan with fins of 1.4 meters is recommended;
choose air conditioners by examining not only their energy consumption but also the refrigerant they use;
replace the oil boiler with a natural gas or biomass boiler.
STOP TO THINKWhich of this pieces of information has been new to you? Has it changed your attitude to some actions?
Activity 12
Estimated Time: 20 mins. Score: 10 points
Part 1Classify the following practices based on their efficiency to save energy or not. Take a few minutes to read the correct answers and understand why the “wrong” practices are not efficient.
Drag and drop / or A, B choiceEnergy saving Not energy saving
1. choosing electrical appliances of energy class A or A + or A ++ instead of B, C, D or E
2. keeping electrical appliances in “stand by” mode instead of “ON/OFF”3. not removing the charger out of the socket after every use4. connecting the electrical devices to a special power strip with a bright red
switch5. turning off devices with a remote control6. using motion sensors (or presence - absence sensors) in areas with limited
use (e.g. warehouse, WC etc.)7. using automatic control systems (timers, techniques for automatic
adjustment of interior lighting in relation to the exterior)8. limited utilization of natural lighting (skylights etc)9. using energy saving lamps with electronic ballast instead of magnetic
ballast10.using the incandescent bulbs rather than the LED lamps
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CORRECT ANSWERSIf possible the text in red should be displayed with some of the answers
ENERGY SAVING NOT ENERGY SAVINGchoosing electrical appliances of energy class A or A + or A ++ instead of B, C, D or E
keeping electrical appliances in “stand by” mode instead of “ON/OFF”When the appliances are on “stand by” mode, the energy consumption continues almost at the same level with “ON” mode.
connecting the electrical devices to a special power strip with a bright red switch. The power strip in OFF position stops the power supply to the electrical devices with which it is connected
not removing the charger out of the socket after every useFor each charger coming out of the socket the power consumption is reduced, the operating costs are reduced and the release of 20-30 kg CO2 in the atmosphere per year is prevented
using motion sensors (or presence - absence sensors) in areas with limited use (e.g. warehouse, WC etc.)Can reach up to 50% power savings
turning off devices with a remote controlΑll electrical devices must be turned off by the main switch instead of the remote control
using automatic control systems (timers, techniques for automatic adjustment of interior lighting in relation to the exterior)
limited utilization of natural lighting (skylights etc)
using energy saving lamps with electronic ballast instead of magnetic ballastThere is a clear difference in electricity consumption
using the incandescent bulbs rather than the LED lampsAn incandescent bulb 100W can operate for up to 1000 hours while an energy saving lamp 21W has a light output of 100 W and a lifetime of 6 to 10 incandescent lamps together.
Part 2Choose 5 of the practices. Search the internet to find out more information about them.
Section B1_3 Water Saving
Activity 13
Estimated Time: 20 mins. Score: 18 pointsPart 1
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Match the services to the explanations. How can these services help you save water?
Matching activityService How can this help save
water?
Water auditing (on-site)
Harvested water within a process can be used for another purpose, after treatment.
Rainwater harvesting
It can lead to significant reductions in water use. Some simple examples are:
don’t leave taps running report leaks immediately don’t leave any equipment running that uses
water when not in use look out for any opportunities to save water –
don’t assume someone else has identified the opportunity
don’t overfill kettles
Leak detection It sets out a clear approach to auditing water use, developing retrofit and behaviour change options, as well as working across the business to deliver this.
Retrofit It is a key first step to understanding your water use patterns. It can help identify practices which can waste water.
Developing a water strategy
It is important to identify leaks early before damage can occur to property and also to reduce costs from leaks with a long lead time.
Behaviour/ education
It can be useful for a range of business and means that we aren’t using potable quality water when it isn’t needed.
Water recycling It can range from simple measures such as hippo bags in toilets and water efficiency taps and showers to more complicated changes to cleaning processes.
Online tools You can find some easy-to-use online tools to track your water use and benchmark between similar companies.
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Service How can this help save water?
Water auditing (on-site)
It is a key first step to understanding your water use patterns. It can help identify practices which can waste water.
Rainwater harvesting
It can be useful for a range of business and means that we aren’t using potable quality water when it isn’t needed.
Leak detection It is important to identify leaks early before damage can occur to property and also to reduce costs from leaks with a long lead time.
Retrofit It can range from simple measures such as hippo bags in toilets and water efficiency taps and showers to more complicated changes to cleaning processes.
Developing a water strategy
It sets out a clear approach to auditing water use, developing retrofit and behaviour change options, as well as working across the business to deliver this.
Behaviour/ education
It can lead to significant reductions in water use. Some simple examples are:
don’t leave taps running report leaks immediately don’t leave any equipment running that uses
water when not in use look out for any opportunities to save water –
don’t assume someone else has identified the opportunity
don’t overfill kettles
Water recycling Harvested water within a process can be used for another purpose, after treatment.
Online tools You can find some easy-to-use online tools to track your water use and benchmark between similar companies.
Part 2Answer the questions with YES or NO. Calculate your score.One point for each “YES” answer/ max 10 pointsHave you ever...
undergone water auditing? YESNOidentified practices which can help you save water?YES NO
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used rainwater when potable water was not necessary? YESNOdetected any leaks and fixed them? YESNOinstalled water efficiency taps? YESNOintroduced any changes to cleaning processes in order to save water?YES NOdeveloped a strategy on water use? YESNOchanged / modified your behaviour related to saving water?YES NOtried to use harvested water? YESNOlooked for online tools which could help track water use? YESNO
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Activity 14
Estimated Time: 20 mins. Score: 10 points
Part 1Answer the following multiple-choice questions to check your level of awareness regarding the issue of water saving.
Multiple choice questionsTHE CORRECT ANSWERS ARE MARKED IN GREEN1. What is the percentage of global water in the form of readily available freshwater?
A. 75%B. 30%C. 3%D. 1%
2. Where is most of world’s water used?A. domestic water supplyB. agricultureC. miningD. power plants
3. The Water Footprint...A. is the portion of water use that is returned to the original water source
after being withdrawn.B. shows the extent of water use in relation to consumption by the
population.C. is an indicator of how much water is consumed, when and where,
measured over throughout all processes in the production of any goods or services.
D. is an inefficient water use that has a relative impact on the resources needed by ecosystems and people.
Part 2Choose the term which has been defined.Scroll down menu with three options for each item
1. It is freshwater taken from ground or surface water sources, either permanently or temporarily, and conveyed to the place of use (agriculture, industry, domestic)Scroll down menuCORRECT ANSWERS ARE MARKED IN GREENwater footprint of a productwater consumption
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water abstraction
2. It is a multidimensional indicator, showing volumes but also making explicit the type of water use (evaporation of rainwater, surface water or groundwater, or pollution of water) and the location and timing of water use.Scroll down menuCORRECT ANSWERS ARE MARKED IN GREEN
water footprint of a productwater consumptionwater abstraction
3. It is a portion of water use that is not returned to the original water source after being withdrawn.Scroll down menuCORRECT ANSWERS ARE MARKED IN GREEN
water footprint of a productwater consumptionwater abstraction
Part 3Which type of risk is being described?1. The exposure of companies to censure and a resulting loss of customers due to perceptions around those companies’ decisions, actions or impacts on water resources, aquatic ecosystems and the communities that depend upon them.
Scroll down menuCORRECT ANSWERS ARE MARKED IN GREENphysicalreputationalregulatoryfinancial
2. Higher energy prices, higher insurance and credit costs, and lower investor confidence caused by water shortages, either due to water scarcity or to lack of water.
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3. This type of risk is directly related to water shortages (scarcity), too much water (flooding) or water that is unfit for use (polluted), each of which is associated with the management of water resources.
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4. Changes in law or regulation which increase operating costs of running a business, reduce attractiveness of investment and/or alters the competitive landscape.Scroll down menuCORRECT ANSWERS ARE MARKED IN GREENphysicalreputationalregulatoryfinancial
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Section B1_4 Transportation and Logistics
Activity 15
Estimated Time: 20 mins. Score: 10 points
Part 1Choose true or false for the following statements.True or False choiceCORRECT ANSWERS ARE MARKED IN GREEN1 point for each correct answer / total 6 pointsTRUE FALSEEmployees should use public transport to commute to work.TRUE FALSEEmployees should use their private cars to commute to work.TRUE FALSEEmployees should use bikes whenever possible to commute to work.TRUE FALSEThe company should provide a bus serving the workers’ needs following a particular route.TRUE FALSEThe company should provide private transport for each employee separately.TRUE FALSEThe company should create a corporate platform where employees with the common destination could combine routes.
Part 2Read the rules/recommendations below. Choose the ones which do NOT describe eco-driving.4 points – one for each correct choiceTHE CORRECT CHOICES ARE MARKED IN GREEN1. Change gear (speed) to 2,000-2,500 revolutions.2. Not driving at steady speed, using the lowest transmission ratio.3. Prediction of traffic conditions. Drivers should observe as far ahead as possible to be able to predict traffic conditions around them and to act appropriately and timely. As long as the vehicles are stopped, they move at a slow speed or are forced to stop frequently, they consume more fuel than when they travel at steady speed.4. Strong accelerations and decelerations.5. Switch off the engine during short stops (more than 1 minute).6. Proper and regular maintenance of the vehicle and in particular of the tires, with control of the last at least once a month. Proper tire pressure improves fuel economy and road safety. A pressure of less than 25% means about 2% more fuel consumption.
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7. Avoid carrying unnecessary loads and using a roof rack. Any add-on a component mounted on the vehicle (racks, roof racks, etc.) causes increasing aerodynamic drag and hence increasing fuel consumption.8. Frequent gear shifts and use of brake.9. Avoiding unnecessary window openings and aerodynamic placement.10. Prudent use of air conditioning. Air conditioning is only used when it is really necessary and not set below 23 degrees Celsius.11. Drive uphill with the maximum transmission ratio and use almost the whole of the throttle, on the downhill taking advantage of the speed the vehicle acquires without being used the throttle.12. Driving in turns: Smooth acceleration before each turn, avoid the use of brake.
STOP TO THINKWhich of these recommendations have you ever used? Is there anything you would like to change in your driving habits / behaviour? Think of potential benefits.
Activity 16 Estimated time :- 20 mins Score : 0Think about different ways of getting to work. Fill in the table and then consider pros and cons of each way.
Estimate cost per week and per month. Estimate average time per week and per month. Rate convenience using the scale from 1 to 5 where 1 means the least
convenient, and 5 the most convenient. Rate environment using the scale from 1 to 5 where 1 means the least
friendly to the environment and 5 the most friendly. Draw conclusions.
COSTweek
COSTmonth
TIMEweek
TIMEmonth
Convienence
Environment
private car – one personprivate carcar poolingcompany buspublic transportbikemotorbike
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Section B1_5 Ecodesign
Activity 17
Estimated Time: 20 mins. Score: 10 points
Match the following items with internal and external factors that enhance the implementation of Ecodesign.THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS FOR EACH ITEM: EXTRENAL FACTORS AND INTERNAL FACTORSTHE CORRECT ONES ARE MARKED WITH AN “X” IN GREEN
External factors
Internal factors
1. Compliance with environmental directives. X2. Increasing product quality: a high level of environmental quality improves functionality, reliability and service life.
X
3. Increasing the efficiency of employees. X4. Cost reduction: companies can combine Ecodesign strategy with significant economic benefits through the supply of less raw materials for their products, energy saving and auxiliary materials during production process, as well as the reduction of waste (solids, liquids, gases).
X
5. Environmental awareness: awareness, when it comes to sustainability can provide strong incentives for the implementation of Ecodesign.
X
6. Investigating business activity in green markets.
X
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7. Improving the corporate image: advertising the environmental quality of a product can significantly improve the overall image of the company.
X
8. Enhancing innovation. X9. The use of innovative thinking in company processes to increase leadership and creates new market opportunities.
X
10. Good product knowledge that can be used for strategic planning, communication strategy and the environmental statement of the company.
X
STOP TO THINKWhich of the above solutions are present in your everyday business operations?Which would you consider to implement?
Section B1_6 Cleaner Production
Activity 18
Estimated Time: 25 mins. Score: 0 points
Part 1
Answer the following YES or NO questions to check the impact of your company’s activity on the prevention of pollution.
YES NO N/AAre you aware that your company’s activity has or could have an impact on the environment, on its employees’ health and on the local population?Do you implement a policy to minimize the risks of air emissions and water discharges?Do you implement a policy to minimize the use of chemical and/or toxic products?Do you implement a policy to minimize the visual and noise nuisance or olfactory pollution?Does the company comply with any mandatory measures linked to its own refuse?Does the company comply with any mandatory measures linked to any kind of waste sorting, tracking and disposal
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through appropriate channels?Does the company comply with any mandatory measures linked to the use and storage of hazardous materials and to all visual and noise nuisance or olfactory pollution?Do you recognize the pollution specific to your field of activity (nature and toxicity of your rejections and waste, hazardous character of the products used, especially through the safety data sheets)? Do you implement measures to minimize the main risks and related costs?Do you raise the awareness of your employees to such pollution?Do you implement a certified or non-certified environmental management system?Do you have formalized a plan of action to control and reduce the pollution related to your activities and/or products (pollution and waste analyses, prevention measures, eco-design, target setting, definition of reference values and progress indicators, warning and crisis management system in case of pollution incident etc)?Do you maintain a regular dialogue with your stakeholders (authorities, communities, neighbourhood, NGO, suppliers etc.) to identify the risks of pollution related to your activity?Do you follow and retain the comments issued during visits and controls (carried out internally and/or externally), as well as any external complaints made, with the aim of adapting your activities accordingly?Do you implement innovative solution to reduce or dispose of waste (industrial ecology, co-creation of a local network for recycling/recovery and treatment, circular economy etc.)?Do you adapt your activities to anticipate regulatory changes and to limit your negative impact on the local community?Do you motivate your customers, suppliers, service providers and subcontractors to enable a better mastery of these subjects (consulting, training, controls, substitution support, embedding of ecotoxicity criteria in the specifications, etc.)?
Part 2
Answer the following YES or NO questions to check the impact of your company’s activity on the sustainable use of resources.
Multiple choice questions
YES NO N/AAre you aware that it is in your interest to optimize resource consumption to encourage sustainable management and to promote economic performance?
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Do you monitor your resource consumption through your invoices?Do you identify the most consuming tasks?Do you implement first measures to reduce the waste of your resources?Do you educate your employees to reduce the waste of your resources?Do you work with your suppliers to find the supply solutions most adapted to your needs (efficiency, price, renewable energy, etc.)?Do you implement a certified or non-certified environmental management system with global and per task or process unit objectives, to monitor and optimize your resources consumption (e.g. use of renewable energy, smart management system, meter for each equipment, anti-waste strategy, etc.)?Do you source the least sensitive raw materials, water and energy supplies while considering your needs in terms of quality and quantity (local recycling chain, rainwater harvesting systems, alternatives modes of transport, etc.)?
STOP TO THINKThink about the above questions. Make a check list to see how many of the strategies you use in your business or the business you work for. Choose 3 new strategies which would be worth implementing. Why do you think they would be worth implementing?
Section B1_7 Green Procurement
Activity 19
Estimated Time: 20 mins. Score: 16 points
Part 1Match the concepts of Green Procurement with the corresponding practices.
Matching activity1 point for each correct match / 3 pointsSelect goods and services from always environmentally conscious suppliers
Total procurement volume should not increase under the pretext of promoting procurement of eco-friendly goods, etc. In other words, reduction of the procurement volume should be firstly considered. It is essential to the environmental loads will steadily decrease by
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proper and long-term use of procured eco-friendly goods, etc. and the waste separation.
Consider the life-cycle of goods and services
Purchasers should consider the environmental loads of products besides the products’ price and quality. Not only environmental loads of the products, but also environmental management and information disclosure by manufacturers, distributors, etc. should be kept in mind when procuring eco-friendly goods.
Reducing has NO.1 priority When selecting goods etc., it is necessary to consider reducing the environmental loads of the entire life cycle, extending from resource extraction to disposal. Local governments may have different environmental issues. In such cases, they may need to procure goods and services to address the particular issues.
CORRECT ANSWERS
Select goods and services from always environmentally conscious suppliers
Purchasers should consider the environmental loads of products besides the products’ price and quality. Not only environmental loads of the products, but also environmental management and information disclosure by manufacturers, distributors, etc. should be kept in mind when procuring eco-friendly goods.
Consider the life-cycle of goods and services
When selecting goods etc., it is necessary to consider reducing the environmental loads of the entire life cycle, extending from resource extraction to disposal. Local governments may have different environmental issues. In such cases, they may need to procure goods and services to address the particular issues.
Reducing has NO.1 priority Total procurement volume should not increase under the pretext of promoting procurement of eco-friendly goods, etc. In other words, reduction of the procurement volume should be firstly considered. It is essential to the environmental loads will steadily decrease by proper and long-term use of procured eco-friendly goods, etc. and the waste separation.
Part 2
Classify the benefits of Green Procurement to the corresponding categories.
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Drag and drop under three categories 1 point for each correct match / 13 points altogetherResource and energy savingPollution preventionWaste reductionGreenhouse gas reductionEnhancement of quality of life and increased environmental awarenessEcosystem and biodiversity conservationImprovement of environmental technologyReinforcing international competitivenessHealthier working environment by reduced use of toxic chemicalsExpansion of markets for eco-friendly productsReduced operation costs due to energy saving, water saving, resources optimization etc. Conformity with environmental EU and national regulationsReduced cost for waste management
Environmental benefits
Societal benefits Economic benefits
CORRECT ANSWERS
Environmental benefits
Societal benefits Economic benefits
Resource and energy saving
Healthier working environment by reduced use of toxic chemicals
Improvement of environmental technology
Greenhouse gas reduction
Enhancement of quality of life and increased environmental awareness
Expansion of markets for eco-friendly products
Waste reduction Conformity with environmental EU and national regulations
Reinforcing international competitiveness
Pollution prevention Reduced cost for waste management
Ecosystem and biodiversity conservation
Reduced operation costs due to energy saving, water saving, resources optimization etc.
Activity 20
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Decide whether the following statements are true or false.True or False THE CORRECT ANSWERS ARE MARKED IN GREENTRUE FALSEGreen procurement seeks to completely modify a company's procurement process TRUE FALSEThe environmental impact of a product / service is one of its quality criteria TRUE FALSEProduct bearing a recognized Ecolabel means that it meets the
relevant environmental criteria of its category in relation to one not bearing an eco-label
TRUE FALSEEcolabelling is not a handy tool for recognizing green supplies for an enterprise.TRUE FALSEGreen marking on the packaging of a product means that the company producing the product promotes recycling.
Activity 21 Estimated Time: 20 mins Score: 20 pointsPart 1 Estimated Time: 10 mins Score: 10 pointsRead the examples of good practices from Good Practice Guide. Then try to find what other good practices besides those related to Environment you can identify.
THE TEXTS COULD BE LINKS TO GOOD PRACTICE GUIDE OR DISPLAYED IN THE ACTIVITY IN A POP-UP WINDOW AS LINKSTHERE ARE 2 POINTS FOR EACH CORRECT ANSWER IN THIS PARTExample 4Papaya Tours GmbHPapaya Tours is a tour operator specialized in the destination of Latin America. It offers authentic country experiences with cultural encounters and up-close nature and animal experiences. It stands for best value for money, high quality, sustainability and passion for travel.In Peru, a first tour guide training was carried out.As a result, the travels have improved qualitatively through the training of the guides and the provision of guidelines, which can be proved by the customer feedback. In 2011, Papaya Tours received the "CSR Tourism certified" quality seal for the first time. This required an elaborate analysis of the company to create an improvement program with concrete measures to optimize sustainability. Through CSR officers, a continuity of "becoming sustainable" can also be guaranteed in day-to-day business.https://www.papayatours.de/
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Scroll down menu with the following choices.The correct answer is marked in green.Fair Operating PracticesConsumer IssuesCommunity Involvement and DevelopmentHuman RightsLabour Practices
Example 13Vathos ApparelVATHOS Apparel is an ethical, contemporary label committed to eco-wise and socially responsible fashion in Greece. Their story stems from the desire to explore fashion through spiritual motivation, to act with responsibility towards people and the planet and develop a sense of moral integrity within the fashion industry.To support fair and ethical trade, the company co-operates with individuals or businesses who carry out their activity within the framework of fair play and respect to human rights. They also adopt practices which inflict minimal or no harm to the natural environment.http://vathosapparel.com/
Scroll down menu with the following choices.The correct answer is marked in green.Fair Operating PracticesConsumer IssuesCommunity Involvement and DevelopmentHuman RightsLabour Practices
Example 28Stefano PittisStefano Pittis set up his own company in 1999 in Mortegliano (UD), after having worked for many years in the construction sector. In addition to constructions from scratch, Stefano Pittis has had a long experience in renovation of inefficient or old buildings.Time and workload are calibrated to the real capacity of the workers. Safety equipment is constantly maintained and regularly checked-up. Safety is not only a law obligation but the best guarantee to continue to be effective and efficient in the future.The methods of managing human resources (training, safety, stability of work relationships, sensitivity, sharing methods, sharing values, trust within the
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organization, processes of delegation and responsibility) directly affect individual operators’ work quality.
https://coveco.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/bs-2014-pittis.pdfScroll down menu with the following choices.The correct answer is marked in green.Fair Operating PracticesConsumer IssuesCommunity Involvement and DevelopmentHuman RightsLabour Practices
Example 40Mega MobilMegamobil was founded in 1996. From the very beginning, it has been dealing with the provision of services in the field of electronics, telecommunications, mobile portable devices as well as service and sale of related spare parts and accessories.Key points of the company are: timely payment to the state and employees, involving employees in the development of the business, offering employees development and training. In some cases, is foreseen steady onboarding and allowance for shadowing of seniors.
http://www.megamobil.com.mk/Scroll down menu with the following choices.The correct answer is marked in green.Fair Operating PracticesConsumer IssuesCommunity Involvement and DevelopmentHuman RightsLabour Practices
Example 45Jubiler SkorupskiA small jeweller’s family company with long established tradition. The company was founded in the 1970s. At the beginning its main area of operation was manufacturing of customised jewellery. In the 80s, the business began to develop, they started selling silver products as well as watches. They opened two new stores in 2016.The shop assistants have at their disposal kitchen facilities and relaxation area. Since most of the workers combine studies with work their timetable is arranged individually taking into account their availability.
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This flextime is very convenient, the owners substitute the shop assistants when they are not available, mainly at weekends (Saturdays).The business owners also support their employees in busy periods of the year when more clients visit their shops.The owners take special care of shop assistants’ security at work with advanced monitoring systems.http://skorupski.eu/
Scroll down menu with the following choices.The correct answer is marked in green.Fair Operating PracticesConsumer IssuesCommunity Involvement and DevelopmentHuman RightsLabour Practices
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Part 2 Estimated Time: 10 mins Score: 10 points
Read the examples from the Good Practice Guide again. Match them with the following environmentally friendly practices. There are 2 practices related to each example.Drag and drop exercise
introducing high quality housing solutions optimizing transport routes using recycled paper for packaging using renewable energy using heat pumps arousing customers’ understanding of the nature in Latin America using boxes made of 100% recycled material sale of spare parts developing a uniform guidebook, which offers guidelines for sustainable
travel proper disposal of electronic trash
There can be links to each practice (example) from the Good Practice Guide so that the text appears in the pop up windowExample 4Papaya Tours GmbHExample 13Vathos ApparelExample 28Stefano PittisExample 40Mega MobilExample 45Jubiler Skorupski
CORRECT ANSWERSExample 4Papaya Tours GmbH
developing a uniform guidebook, which offers guidelines for sustainable travel
arousing customers’ understanding of the nature in Latin America
Example 13Vathos Apparel
using boxes made of 100% recycled material optimizing transport routes
Example 28Stefano Pittis
introducing high quality housing solutions using renewable energy
Example 40Mega Mobil
proper disposal of electronic trash sale of spare parts
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using heat pumps using recycled paper for packaging
Activity 22 Estimated time; 15 mins Score: 13 pointsPart 1Read the quotes below. Which ones represent pro-environmental attitude and which not?Classify them into two columns.Drag and drop exercise
“Our guests can decide when their towels need to be washed. They just have to put them on the bathroom floor when they want them to be exchanged.”
“We change and wash all the towels and bed linen every day. Our guests deserve it.”
“We use rainwater whenever possible to water the vegetables on our farm.”
“We managed to buy 10 000 plastic bags at a very competitive price. Now we have enough for one year business activity.”
“Our customers value our paper bags. They are really durable, well designed and made of recycled paper.”
“We are going to install solar panels which will provide additional source of energy.”
“Our shop windows overlook the southern side. It’s very sunny and hot in the summer but we have very efficient air conditioning. We usually set it at 18 degrees so that our customers can experience a pleasant feeling of cooler temperature.”
“We ask our employees to use taxis to get to work on time. Of course we reimburse the costs.”
“We bought a hybrid van for our employees to take them to work and back home. We have planned the shortest routes and convenient meeting points where we pick them up. Almost 70% of our employees use this service.”
“In the summer one of the employees usually comes 15 minutes earlier to work to open all windows and let some fresh, cool air get into the shop.”
“For advertising purposes we ordered a lot of gadgets made of recycled paper, they are very popular among our customers.”
“We encourage our customers to use mugs instead of plastic cups.” “We serve all our dishes on plastic plates. We do not have to wash them
up, we just throw them away.”
ECO-FRIENDLY APPROACH NOT ECO-FIENDLY APPROACH
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ECO-FRIENDLY APPROACH NOT ECO-FIENDLY APPROACH“Our guests can decide when their towels need to be washed. They just have to put them on the bathroom floor when they want them to be exchanged.”“We use rainwater whenever possible to water the vegetables on our farm.”“Our customers value our paper bags. They are really durable, well designed and made of recycled paper.” “We bought a hybrid van for our employees to take them to work and back home. We have planned the shortest routes and convenient meeting points where we pick them up. Almost 70% of our employees use this service.”“In the summer one of the employees usually comes 15 minutes earlier to work to open all windows and let some fresh, cool air get into the shop.”“For advertising purposes we ordered a lot of gadgets made of recycled paper, they are very popular among our customers.”“We encourage our customers to use mugs instead of plastic cups.”
“We change and wash all the towels and bed linen every day. Our guests deserve it.”“We managed to buy 10 000 plastic bags at a very competitive price. Now we have enough for one year business activity.”“We are going to install solar panels which will provide additional source of energy.”“Our shop windows overlook the southern side. It’s very sunny and hot in the summer but we have very efficient air conditioning. We usually set it at 18 degrees so that our customers can experience a pleasant feeling of cooler temperature.”“We ask our employees to use taxis to get to work on time. Of course we reimburse the costs.”“We serve all our dishes on plastic plates. We do not have to wash them up, we just throw them away.”
Part 2Read all NOT-ECO FRIENDLY quotes. How could this attitude be improved?
ECO-FRIENDLY ATTITUDE NOT ECO-FIENDLY ATTITUDE
Revision B1
The points scored for Revision section are calculated separately.
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Activity 23
Estimated Time: 20 mins. Score: 20 points
Part 1Classify the following practices either as Waste Management or Energy Saving.1 point for each correct answer / total 6 pointsDRAG AND DROP- designing a company-specific waste segregation guide- collecting energy data and establish an energy baseline in the organization- uniform labelling/marking for waste containers- training of employees on appropriate waste segregation- replacing lights in offices- improving energy efficiency in the processes
Waste management Energy saving
CORRECT ANSWERSWaste management Energy saving- designing a company-specific waste segregation guide- training of employees on appropriate waste segregation- uniform labelling/marking for waste containers
- collecting energy data and establish an energy baseline in the organization- replacing lights in offices- improving energy efficiency in the processes
Part 2Match categories with the following practices.Matching exercise 1 point for each correctly matched item/ total 5 points
structuring a systematic procedure to gather knowledge for improving the environmental performance of products
Water saving
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supporting local/regional economy Reduce transportation and logistics
applying an integrated preventive environmental strategy to processes, products and services to increase eco-efficiency and to reduce risks to humans and the environment
Ecodesign
fixing drips, leaks, and unnecessary flows Cleaner productionacquiring vehicles more fuel or energy efficient Green procurement
CORRECT ANSWERSfixing drips, leaks, and unnecessary flows Water savingacquiring vehicles more fuel or energy efficient Reduce
transportation and logistics
structuring a systematic procedure to gather knowledge for improving the environmental performance of products
Ecodesign
applying an integrated preventive environmental strategy to processes, products and services to increase eco-efficiency and to reduce risks to humans and the environment
Cleaner production
supporting local/regional economy Green procurement
Part 3In each category choose the practices which are environmentally friendly.THE CORRECT ANSWERS ARE MARKED IN GREEN1 point for each correct answer / total 11 pointsWater saving
save rainwater and use it wash cotton towels after each use record water readings weekly and analyse the data
Reduce transportation and logistics encourage alternative transportation modes and integration of different
transportation systems (carpooling, bicycles) provide special bonus for employees who use their own cars
Ecodesign develop a systematic procedure to gather knowledge for improving the
environmental performance of products
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perform internal and external benchmarking of the environmental performance of products and/or Ecodesign best practices
establish a prioritized program for the implementation and management of Ecodesign
Cleaner production eliminate toxic raw materials reduce the quantity and toxicity of all emissions and wastes throw away toxic materials to rivers and lakes
Green procurement provide sustainable products meet environmental/health goals support imported goods find opportunities for change (contracts re-bid)
Activity 24
Estimated Time: 10 mins. Score: 10 points
Choose the correct answer A, B, C, D or E.A, B, C, D,E single choiceTHE CORRECT ANSWERS ARE MARKED IN GREEN
1. Using disposable paper cups is much better than washing mugs after each use.
A. TrueB. False
2. Which of the following facts is/are true about trees?A. Trees renew our air supply by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing
oxygen.B. Shade trees can make buildings up to 20 degrees cooler in the summer.C. Tree roots stabilize soil and prevent erosion.D. All of the above.
3. Hazardous air pollutants are...
A. also known as air toxics.B. known as potential causes of serious health problems.C. known as potential causes of serious environmental damage.D. All of the above.
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4. Which of the following activities can help reduce the amounts of dangerous substances in the air?
A. greater use of public transportationB. greater use of private carsC. use of leaded gasoline
5. Which role does the private sector play in environmental planning?
A. complement government effortB. less implementation of economic plansC. update on laws implementationD. monitoring of professional practice
6. What is the collection of rainwater for use called?
A. rain collectionB. rainwater harvestingC. rain diggingD. rain water pumping
7. Which of the following is a type of green energy?
A. a petrol pumpB. a coal burning fireC. a wind turbineD. an electric cable
8. The use of natural gas for vehicles instead of petrol, diesel will help...
A. reduce air pollution.B. increase air pollution.C. reduce water pollution.D. None of the above
9. Environmental regulations can affect …
A. the types of materials used.B. the production process.C. the disposal of waste materials.D. storage of chemicals.E. All of the above.
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10. Which of the following is an example of waste minimization?
A. storing material insideB. using the minimum quantity of a hazardous substanceC. recycling material whenever possibleD. B and C
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