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: 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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 […]
Instalaciones eléctricas seguras en las viviendas de zonas rurales en la provincia del Guayas.
Contribuir a la mejora de los circuitos eléctricos interiores y exteriores de las redes de baja tensión secundaria e internas o de instalaciones eléctricas con material que cumpla las normas técnicas requeridas para contar con instalaciones seguras en viviendas de sectores vulnerables. […]
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 […]
Honors Student Capstone Project on Cities: Focal Point for Sustainability Problems and Solutions
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) Campuswide Honors Collegium is seeking project partners for the capstone course Cities: Focal Point for Sustainability Problems and Solutions. Students will work in small multidisciplinary teams to apply theories learned in class by developing solutions to an environmental, health, or social problem in a local context. For the current […]
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 […]
Sustainability Park Plan
The Town of Clarkdale is situated in the Verde Valley of central Arizona. A historic mining town, Clarkdale is known for its rich deposits of copper and other minerals and has long-standing relationships with mining companies such as Freeport-McMoRan. While Clarkdale is dedicated to preserving its history, it also recognizes it is no longer the […]
Biomass Gasification & E-waste Feasibility Study
Disposing of solid waste generated by residents is one of the more complex operations for a municipality. As one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona, the City of Peoria has continually opted to remain on the frontline of providing sustainable waste management services for its residents, particularly for more challenging materials. Electronic waste, or e-waste, […]
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