Sentences with phrase «sustainable use requires»

Fertilizer based on sludge contains valuable nutrients, but sustainable use requires that the levels of undesirable substances in the sludge is kept under control.

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The transition to an ecologically sustainable society requires reduced consumption of goods, the efficient recycling of materials, a move away from the use of fossil fuels to the use of renewable sources of energy, zero global population growth, a reduced standard of living for the rich, an increased standard of living for the poor and an appeal to quality of life instead of materialism.
Given the amount of beef that we use and the quantity of water required to produce it, it was more sustainable to have Australian beef shipped here than it was to buy local.
Ecologically sustainable bamboo forests grown for fabric production do not require the use of pesticides or anti-fungal agents, and the fabric produced from bamboo kills 99.8 percent of germs that cause the potentially deadly Staph infection, along with many other dangerous microbes, according to a study by North Carolina State University's College of Textiles.
Economically sustainable production requires that all components of the algal biomass need are used.
In contrast to previous studies, lab - grown meat was found to be no more sustainable than chicken or eggs, requiring an equivalent area of land but using more energy in production.
The survey also revealed planning for sustainable land use and transportation is more challenging, because it requires the municipal and state government to work together.
Providing the world's growing population with a sustainable, secure supply of safe, nutritious, and affordable high - quality food using less land, with lower inputs, and in the context of global climate change, other environmental changes and declining resources requires eco-innovation to become embedded across the whole food supply system.
Seiden added, «In a marketplace of unstable, foldable, toy and motorcycle - like scooters that require a license for street - use only, the Tesla - inspired OjO is a «REAL» true adult scooter that is economical and sustainable
Advanced hardware and software allow the epaper screen to withstand the harsh elements and use up as little power as possible, creating an energy - sustainable solution that does not require access to the electrical grid.
I use retirement planning software to try to model the optimal way to draw down on someone's retirement assets, as well as to determine sustainable spending and required rate of return in retirement.
I am bullish on gold long - term because the central bankers of some of the world's largest economies are going to require the continued use of quantitative easing in order to get their debt to GDP ratios to sustainable levels.
These works not only highlight her use of sustainable, found materials, but also connect Booker's sculpture to the performative process that precedes the strength and effort required to make them.
After collecting the waste from fish shops and using an old technique, that requires a lot of manual labour, she created a strong, sustainable and beautiful material that can be used like regular leather.
The path forward would of necessity require a mix of social, financial and scientific innovation that can help societies, here and abroad, use fossil fuels more sparingly and less harmfully; diffuse current cleaner energy technology faster and more broadly; and advance understanding on the frontiers of chemistry, biology and other sciences to give the best chance of breakthroughs that, in a decade or two, can provide a sustainable energy menu for generations to come.
-- The term «green building standards» means standards to require use of sustainable design principles to reduce the use of nonrenewable resources, encourage energy - efficient construction and rehabilitation and the use of renewable energy resources, minimize the impact of development on the environment, and improve indoor air quality.
-- For purposes of this subsection, the term «green building» means, with respect to standards for structures, standards to require use of sustainable design principles to reduce the use of nonrenewable resources, minimize the impact of development on the environment, and to improve indoor air quality.
Meeting these goals could require a level of resource use that is two to six times the sustainable level.»
Individual buildings can be fitted with energy management systems and sensors, but consolidating these efforts to achieve a sustainable, liveable city requires the use of smart technology, said experts at the International Green Building Conference 2015.
No process that requires a high energy demand purification step using conventional methods will ever, even at the theoretical best, lead to any sustainable carbon removal solution due to the energy required for the purification step.
Certainly, individual efforts, no matter how heroic or effective in their own terms, seem unlikely ever to be enough in themselves; those efforts will still be embedded in assumptions, procedures, built environments and social constructs that require the use of energy in ways that aren't sustainable.
More on sustainable food in NYC Farm Camp Teaches NYC Chefs Where Their Food Comes From Fighting Obesity, NYC Looks to Regulate the Use of Food Stamps NYC to Require Biodiesel Heat, and 3 Other Ways the Big Apple is Going Green Otarian Opens - Vegetarian Fast Food, Carbon Labeled, in New York City and London
A sustainable legal aid program requires that legal aid be used only where it is necessary to do so.
We are looking for applicants with the following; * Genuine desire to make a sustainable career in recruitment * Experience or knowledge of the education sector (secondary schools ideally) * Previous work experience in sales, administration or face to face customer service * An outgoing personality and confidence to liaise with senior and key decision makers * Self - motivation and a commitment to on - going learning and individual development * The ability to adapt and work in a team to achieve your goals and targets The successful applicant joining TP as a Graduate Recruitment Consultant will be required to acquire clients from an existing database, whilst supporting current using clients in the busiest period of the year for Supply needs.
We are looking for applicants with the following; * Genuine desire to make a sustainable career in recruitment * An outgoing personality and confidence to liaise with senior and key decision makers * Self - motivation and a commitment to on - going learning and individual development * The ability to adapt and work in a team to achieve your goals and targets The successful applicant joining TP as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant will be required to acquire clients from an existing database, whilst supporting current using clients in the busiest period of the year for Supply needs.
Ensuring a community has an adequate supply of sustainable affordable housing is a complex task that requires the use of many strategies, in this or any economy.
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