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Julia Haltrecht - Environmental Consultant- [email protected]
C r e a t iv e P r a c t ic e s a n d E n v ir o n m e n t a lC h o ic e s
Julia HaltrechtEnvironmental Consultant, Auditor and Researcher
Creative Green Solutions
Julia Haltrecht - Environmental Consultant- [email protected]
In t r o d u c t io n
• Climate change• What are we aiming for?• The statistics• Example of creative business• The day-to-day detail• Analysis tools• Busting the green myths• Conclusion
In t r o d u c t io n
Julia Haltrecht - Environmental Consultant- [email protected]
: C lim a t e C h a n g e t h eD e f in in g
2 1 s t C e n t u r y Is s u e
• CO2e emissions must be reduced by 80% by 2050 to prevent catastrophic climate change
• The UK has committed in its Climate Change Bill to reduce GHGs by at least 60% from 1990 levels by 2050
• UK “appears” to be on course to achieve targets but global average is startling increase of 38%
Julia Haltrecht - Environmental Consultant- [email protected]
Climate change - the defining environmental issue for the 21st Century.
: C lim a t e C h a n g e t h eD e f in in g
2 1 s t C e n t u r y Is s u e
Transforming to a low carbon emissions society will involve:
• Energy conservation • Switching to alternative energy sources• Embracing innovative, low carbon technologies• Behavioural change, backed by regulations and market
Julia Haltrecht - Environmental Consultant- [email protected]
Wh a t A r e We A im in g?F o r
Wh a t A r e We A im in g?F o r
Julia Haltrecht - Environmental Consultant- [email protected]
Zero carbon
Sustainable water use
Protection of ecology & ecosystems
Organic, Fairtrade, local, seasonal food
Promotion of health and well being
Sustainable resource use
Zero waste
Julia Haltrecht - Environmental Consultant- [email protected]
Zero carbonOne recycled aluminum can = 3 hours computer or tv power
Sustainable water use9L to flush the loo, 80L to fill a bath, 35L to shower
Protection of ecology & ecosystemsEngland is 3rd most densely populated country in world
Organic, Fairtrade, local, seasonal food“4m people globally suffer acute pesticide poisoning every year”
Promotion of health and well being81% said “happiness, not wealth”
Sustainable resource use 1 tonne of paper = 5 football pitches size forests
Zero wasteEach person produces a tonne of waste a year = weight of small car
Julia Haltrecht - Environmental Consultant- [email protected]
C r e a t iv e B u s in e s s e s C a n Ad a p t t o t h e
N e e d s o f t h e T im eMusic industry made up of 90% SMEs
Similar story for film/design/fashion
Exciting opportunity to galvanise
Research Feb 2007 – 540,000 t CO2e CD packaging emissions accounts for 23% of
whole UK music industry = 138,000 t CO2e
Feb 2009 – Move to card wallets instead of plastic jewel case instantly reduces emissions by
95% across sector
Julia Haltrecht - Environmental Consultant- [email protected]
- - Th e D a y To D a y D e t a il
• Energy – Switch to green energy supplier. Replace incandescents & halogens
with CFLs or LEDs. Improve server efficiency. Review glazing, insulation, draught-proofing. Turn down thermostats. Use passive ventilation in summer
• Transport – Reduce Flights. Walk and Cycle more. Lift Share. Fuel efficient
driving. Facilities and financial support for cyclists. Switch vehicles to smaller or diesel or hybrid
• Waste – Reduce waste to landfill. Composting. Recycle CDs, Tetrapak, IT
equipment. Reduce bottled water. Add water saving devices in taps and toilets
• Procurement – Buy Fairtrade, organic food. Low chemical cleaning
products. A+ rated appliances. Wood furniture from sustainable sources. Low VOC paint. Grow edible plants instead of non-native 'architectural' plants like palm
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Useful but become superseded regularly.
What new standards will be appropriate for your working life?
4. Ecological footprinting
5. Carbon footprinting
6. Life cycle analysis
7. Energy labeling
8. ISO 14001 and EMS
Q u a n t it a t iv e An a ly s isTo o ls
Julia Haltrecht - Environmental Consultant- [email protected]
B u s t in g t h e G r e e nM y t h s
Carbon Equivalent (CO2e) Emissions include all the GHGs of which carbon dioxide is just one
Embodied energy Sum total of the energy necessary for an entire product lifecycle
Energy-in-useMeasuring energy used during the life of the product
Cyber-warmingCO2 emissions from the internet and IT equipment
Low carbon dietEating specifically to reduce GHGs
B u s t in g t h e G r e e nM y t h s
Julia Haltrecht - Environmental Consultant- [email protected]
In C o n c lu s io n w h a t c r e a t iv e p e o p le c a n c o n s id e r w it h t h e ir
b u s in e s s a n d t h e ir p r a c t ic e
1. Climate change can’t be ignored
2. Resources need to be conserved
3. The whole is more than the sum of its parts – work together!
4. Think: Energy, Transport, Waste, Procurement for your product or service
5. Become expert at the analysis tools available and stay up-to-date
6. Reduce, Reuse, Recover, Repair, Reclaim, Revitalise, Recycle, Reprocess, Reformat, Rework, Remake, Refine, Reiterate
In C o n c lu s io n
Julia Haltrecht - Environmental Consultant- [email protected]
U s e f u l We b s it e s U s e f u l We b s it e s