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…

What is Ecotourism? August 2, 2016 Ecotourism promotes traveling to destinations that support sustainability and protecting the environment. It aims to not only help the environment but also in socio-economically supporting local communities. It emphasizes on educating the traveler on conservation efforts and supporting local communities. Not all tourism in natural areas are ecotourism. Ecotourism emphasizes on conservation and community conservation. It also possesses the following characteristics: Environmental protection Protection of biodiversity Support local customs Support local communities Educate both communities and traveller — Other…

What is Ecological Impact? August 2, 2016 Ecological Impact is the effects left on organisms and their environment due to actions made by humans and natural occurrences. These changes can be beneficial or adverse to the ecosystem. An example of ecological impact can be seen in the case of invasive species. While these organisms are brought into the ecosystem by humans to help solve a problem or are introduced by accident; they can pose a threat to the environment due to there being no predator…