What is an Environmental Effect Analysis (EEA)? August 2, 2016 An Environmental Effect Analysis (EEA) is a method in product development to determine the product’s environmental impact. It is often used during the early stages of product design so it can consider the economic and technical aspects involved in creating the product. There are various steps in conducting the EEA: preparation, environmental auditing, follow-up, and reporting. During the development stage, all relevant information on the product is collected, particularly its life cycle and its environmental…

What is Environmental Economics? August 2, 2016 Environmental Economic is an economic area where it is believed that the environment has an impact on the economy. This is based on the theory that poor management of natural resources will lead to failures in the market, and thus environmental policies need to exist for the market’s benefit. Environmental economists research economic issues relating to environmental issues. They consider the environmental costs of economic growth such as pollutants and how those factors could influence economics; they may…

What is an Environmental Audit? August 2, 2016 An Environmental Audit is an independent assessment performed to ensure that businesses and organizations are complying with environmental policies. It examines the amount of harm or risk of injury that may be posed by the assessed entity and determines the types of pollution being produced by looking at a broad range of locations, activities, and procedures. The information compiled from these factors to determine what changes would need to be installed for compliance. Environmental Audits play a…

What is an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)? August 2, 2016 An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a science-based study of the possible effects projects may have in an assigned area. This study looks at how the proposed project’s effects will affect the land environmentally, socially, and economically. EIAs help in developing policies and plans for land use and in determining ways to minimize any negative ramifications that such projects may have. In many countries, an EIA is required by law before work can begin. All…

What is E-cycling? August 2, 2016 E-cycling is the recycling of used electronic products that are deemed no longer useful. Old electronics are either donated for reuse or disposed of at a designated location where they are broken down and have their parts separated for repurposing. In the United States, more than 100 million pounds of e-waste is recovered each year. The refuse left from discarded electronics his a growing issue in the twenty-first century. All electronics are made from a combination of toxic and…