Environmental & Sociological Considerations

Environmental & Sociological Considerations

1. Alternate Resources

   • Alternate Power resources
     • Wind Power
     • Hydro
     • off-peak
     • Ethcial Use/turn off
   • Alternate Material Resources
     • Greener Options
     • Renewable
     • Disposal agreements
   • Alternate Processses
     • Less Waste
     • Processes with less greenhouse emmissions
     • Efficient workplace culture
   • Limitations of resources
     • cost effecitveness
     • does not effect profits

2. Recycling and Reusing

   • Advantages
     • Cheaper raw materials
     • Conservation of enviro.
     • Reduced landfill
   • Disadvantages
     • Cost
     • Workplace safety/hazards
   • Government Legislation
   • Financial benefits
   • Life cycle analysis
   • Design for assembly/ can be dissassembled
   • recovery of recyclable materials at end of service

3. Waste Management & Minimisation

   • Eliminate waste before production
   • Fore thinking reduces waste and toxicity
   • Prevention is the goal
   • Reduce/re-use/recycle

4. Pollution

   • Water
   • Air
   • Soil
   • Affects on health and wellbeing
   • Government bodies

5. Sustainable Development

   • Leaving resources for future generations
   • balance economic interests against enviro concerns

6. Rehabilitation of commercial sites

   • No adverse affects for future use
   • Should aim for pristine condition
   • Consideration of practices and materials

7. Legislative requirements

   • Local
   • State
   • Federal
   • Environmental studies
   • Complying to legislation in regard to zoning, noise, waste hazards, WHS,

8. Location

   • Landcost and availability
   • Transportation for workforce
   • Waste Managment
   • Impact on surrounding population
   • Availability of resources
   • Suitability of geographical factors

9. Sociological effects of industry

   • Positives
     • Community Morale
     • Business supports community clubs/projects
   • Negatives
     • Noise polluton
     • Health issues
     • Job Security

10. Environmental Studies

    • Enviro impact study:
      • soil
      • erosion
      • water quality
      • flora
      • fauna
      • visual affects
      • Aboriginal commuity issues
      • cultural heritage