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SUSTAINABLE GREEN ENERGY
DonnelJonathanJulianMohammed
How Can We Go Green?
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Highlights of Green Technology
Sustainable building architectureHybrid technologyEfficient lighting Environmental ImpactsPublic response Popular business model
Why Go Green (business)?
ProfitableReduce operating costProvide a clean working environment Part of business growth strategy Legal and tax advantages
Why Go Green (Environment)?
Reduce fuel consumption Respect for environmental issuesProvide a clean working environment Increased demand for resources in developing countries Sustainability
Why are companies choosing to go Green?
Consumers requests• Hybrid (Toyota)• Organic foods (whole foods)
Consumers confidence EthicsLongterm planning Make more green as in money
How are companies going Green?
Using new materials Improving product designsRecyling and ReusingImplementing new policiesEducating their wok forceBuilding new environment friendly facilities
How people can contribute to Green movement ?
Think “green”Conserve energy Use renewable energyConserve waterUse local and natural Recycle and reuse
Think GREEN
Green BuildingGreen EnergyGreen CarsGreen Foods
Green Building
Increase efficiencySmart designsReduce Impact on• Human • EnvironmentUse less materials
Green EnergyAlternative Renewable Energy Sources
Wind PowerSolar PowerHydro PowerGeothermal Bio Fuels
Wind Power
Wind rotates turbines to create electricity
Solar Power
Photovoltaic (solar panel): photons from sunlight knock electrons into higher sates of energy causing potential voltage difference (electricity).
Hydro Power
Force of rushing water turns turbines attached to a generator that creates electricity
Geothermal
Pipes are routed near geothermal activity. Boiling creates steam which turns turbines
Green Cars
Health EffectsImpact on health and the environment
Respiratory problemsImpair the body’s immune systemIncrease a person’s risk of cancerBirth defects, low birth weight, infant deathsAsthma
Green Vehicles Impact on health and the environment
Smaller, lighter carsFewer materialsDecreases emissionsLess environmental pollution
Conclusion?Companies are joining the green movement
Because green technologies are good for business and it will continue to do so in the future
Think GreenIt’s trendy
It’s important!
It’s good for the environment
It saves companies money
It benefits our health
THANK YOU