unit 1 Flashcards
(22 cards)
1.1. Meaning of Environmental Management
Environmental management plans, executes, and monitors activities to reduce environmental impact and ensure sustainability in organizational decisions.
1.2. Importance of Environmental Management
Sustainability – Preserves resources (e.g., Tata Steel’s mining).
Legal Compliance – Meets environmental laws (e.g., Maharashtra industries).
CSR – Enhances goodwill (e.g., Reliance tree plantations).
Economic Benefits – Cuts costs via efficiency (e.g., ITC’s recycling).
Global Access – Supports exports by meeting standards.
1.3. Functions of Environmental Management
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Planning – Identifies key environmental issues (e.g., Delhi waste management).
Monitoring – Tracks environmental performance (e.g., CPCB air quality checks).
Awareness – Educates stakeholders (e.g., Wipro’s sustainability workshops).
Policy Making – Develops sustainable guidelines (e.g., Mahindra’s framework).
Resource Conservation – Manages water, energy, and materials (e.g., Bajaj Auto’s rainwater harvesting).
1.4. Features of Environmental Management
Holistic – Balances social, economic, and environmental goals.
Interdisciplinary – Merges science, law, and economics.
Adaptive – Evolves with environmental and market changes.
Preventive – Prioritizes prevention over correction.
Inclusive – Engages government, businesses, and communities
1.5. Scope of Environmental Management
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Resource Management – Sustainable use of water, forests, and minerals.
Pollution Control – Reduces air, water, and soil pollution (e.g., Chennai Metro’s energy-efficient trains).
Waste Management – Ensures proper disposal and recycling (e.g., Swachh Bharat Abhiyan).
Climate Action – Lowers greenhouse emissions (e.g., Adani’s solar projects).
Biodiversity Protection – Preserves ecosystems (e.g., Kaziranga’s rhino conservation).
1.6. Different Types of Environments
Natural – Ecosystems & biodiversity (e.g., Western Ghats).
Built – Man-made infrastructure (e.g., Pune’s Smart City).
Social – Cultural norms affecting sustainability.
Economic – Market trends shaping resource use (e.g., eco-tourism growth).
Technological – Green innovations (e.g., Ola Electric’s e-scooters)
1.7. Characteristics of Environmental Management SISCI
- Systematic: Structured processes for managing environmental concerns.
- Integrated: Brings together different organizational departments.
- Sustainable: Ensures long-term ecological and economic benefits.
- Compliance-Oriented: Meets legal and ethical responsibilities.
- Impact-Oriented: Focuses on reducing negative environmental impacts.
- Meaning of Sustainable Development
Sustainable development meets present needs without harming future generations, balancing economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection.
- Scope of Sustainable Development
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Environmental – Conserves resources & biodiversity (e.g., Chipko Movement).
Economic – Ensures growth without depletion (e.g., Organic farming).
Social – Promotes equality, education, & health (e.g., Midday Meal Scheme).
Technological – Advances green innovations (e.g., Bengaluru’s electric buses).
- Reasons for Sustainable Development
RESEG
Resource Conservation – Prevents depletion of water, forests, and minerals.
Environmental Protection – Reduces pollution and habitat loss.
Social Equity – Promotes fair access to education, health, and jobs.
Economic Stability – Supports long-term sustainable growth.
Global Responsibility – Meets international climate commitments (e.g., Paris Accord).
- Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting involves collecting and storing rainwater for reuse, reducing dependency
on groundwater.
Types of Rainwater Harvesting:
Rooftop Harvesting
Surface Runoff Harvesting
- Optimal Utilization of Water
Efficient water use minimizes wastage and ensures availability for all sectors.
Strategies for water utilization
Drip Irrigation
Water Recycling:
Awareness Campaigns:
- Meaning of Waste Management
Waste management involves collecting, processing, recycling, and disposing of waste to reduce pollution, conserve resources, and protect public health.
Types of Waste (By Origin)
Domestic – Household waste (e.g., food scraps, plastic).
Industrial – Factory byproducts (e.g., chemicals, metal scraps).
Commercial – Office & shop waste (e.g., paper, cardboard).
Agricultural – Farm waste (e.g., crop residues, animal waste).
Biomedical – Medical waste (e.g., syringes, gloves).
E-Waste – Discarded electronics (e.g., old phones, batteries)
Types of Waste (By compostion)
Biodegradable – Decomposes naturally (e.g., vegetable peels, garden waste).
Non-Biodegradable – Hard to break down (e.g., plastics, metals).
Hazardous – Harmful to health & environment (e.g., chemicals, radioactive waste).
Recyclable – Can be reused (e.g., paper, glass).
Tools and Techniques of Waste Management
3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) – Minimize waste (e.g., use cloth bags).
Composting – Turns organic waste into fertilizer (e.g., Bangalore projects).
Landfilling – Disposes of non-recyclable waste (e.g., Mumbai sanitary landfill).
Incineration – Burns waste for energy (e.g., Delhi waste-to-energy plants).
Segregation – Sorts waste into wet, dry, and hazardous (e.g., Kerala initiatives).
Recycling Centers – Process and repurpose recyclable materials
e waste management
Collection & Segregation – Identify and sort e-waste.
Recycling – Extract valuable metals (e.g., Attero Recycling in India).
Safe Disposal – Follow hazardous waste regulations.
EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) – Companies manage their e-waste
. Biomedical Waste Management
Biomedical waste is generated from medical treatments and must be properly disposed of to prevent health hazards.
Key Indian Examples in Waste Management
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: Nationwide cleanliness and waste management drive.
Indore Model: Noted for efficient door-to-door waste collection and segregation.
Tetra Pak Recycling: Promotes carton recycling in Mumbai.
Kolkata Waste Plant: Converts solid waste into renewable energy
