El acceso a la salud y el gozar de ella es un requisito básico que nos permite construir una sociedad más equitativa ya justa para el cuidado y protección del medio ambiente. Constituyen condiciones indispensables para el bienestar de las personas y uno de los componentes fundamentales para la prosperidad y el desarrollo de las […]
Sustainable Development Goal: 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
Evaluación y optimización de la sostenibilidad hídrica, energética y logística en el Recinto Paipayales, del Cantón Santa Lucia en la Provincia del Guayas.
El presente proyecto describe estrategias sostenibles que reducen el impacto del recurso hídrico en cultivos, cosecha y comercialización del arroz, para un desarrollo sustentable en la comunidad de Paipayales. Mediante técnicas de observación, análisis documental, entrevistas, encuestas, selección y dimensionamiento de materiales mecánicos y eléctricos, se propuso dos modelos de piladora y un separador de […]
Fortalecimiento de capacidades productivas sostenibles y de seguridad agrícola
Los recintos de Paipayales, Corral Quemado y Monte Oscuro, del Cantón Santa Lucía de la Provincia del Guayas, al igual que muchos otros lugares de la zona, lidian diariamente con problemas de plagas en sus cultivos. La experiencia les ha enseñado que el uso de agroquímicos es efectivo en su control, sin embargo, también han […]
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San Juan Bautista Plastic Ban Ordinance
A Plastic Ban Ordinance will go into effect in January of 2020 in the City of San Juan Bautista, and our research sought to make businesses aware of the ban, identify questions and concerns about the ban, and help businesses by recommending alternatives for single-use plastics that are cost-efficient. This research consists of mixed methods […]
Water Bottle Refill Stations in the City of Pacific Grove
This paper is a report on a capstone project completed at California State University Monterey Bay through the Sustainable City Year Program in partnership with the City of Pacific Grove. This research examines the issue of plastic pollution in marine environments on a global scale, and, more specifically, on a local scale. The local example […]
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Green Business in Pacific Grove
This study examines small to medium -sized businesses in the City of Pacific Grove, CA, and describes how students from California State University, Monterey Bay worked with local businesses to enroll and complete certification through the California Green Business Network. We spoke with owners and employees from 19 businesses, and of those 19, 5 of […]
Sustainable Facilities Plan
Growing a culture of sustainability throughout a city can be logistically difficult without hiring a sustainability director, but cities can begin making strides within their current operating systems. With the planned renovation of the Field Operations Campus, Glendale is currently presented with a unique opportunity to decrease its impact on climate change while creating new […]
Fleet Electrification Plan (2/2)
As the volume of personal vehicles on Arizona roadways continues to grow, cities must discover new ways to reduce traffic and promote alternative modes of transportation. Vehicle emissions are a leading cause of air pollution influencing climate change. Although electric vehicles (EVs) do not necessarily reduce traffic, they do offer the ability for drivers to […]
Fleet Electrification Plan (1/2)
As the volume of personal vehicles on Arizona roadways continues to grow, cities must discover new ways to reduce traffic and promote alternative modes of transportation. Vehicle emissions are a leading cause of air pollution influencing climate change. Although electric vehicles (EVs) do not necessarily reduce traffic, they do offer the ability for drivers to […]
Sustainability Plan Review
Peoria is recognized as a local leader in sustainability, through its numerous sustainability programs for residents, businesses, and internal operations. For example, the City incorporates LEED building standards and has an internal “Green Team” that works to implement Peoria’s sustainability initiatives. A cornerstone of the city’s sustainability orientation is its Sustainability Action Plan (SAP). A […]