wtorek, 5 lutego 2013

Companies in Poland

THE KOSTRZYCA FOREST GENE BANK


The Kostrzyca Forest Gene Bank is an organizational unit of the State Forests, which came into being in 1995. The institution conducts the long-term storage of gene resources of forest trees and shrubs as well as the monitoring of the quality of reproductive material, that is seeds from the most valuable seed objects of the State Forests and national parks, nature reserves, nature monuments, which are significant to the environmental protection.

The Kostrzyca FGB's tasks are carried out by its following units:

The Protection and Storage of Forest Gene Reserves Unit is responsible for supervising seedling crops, securing the acquisition and management of seed material collections as well as pursuing technological processes during the reception of seeds for storage. The unit is also functioning as the seed mill and storage facility for the Sate Forests's Authority in the Wrocław area.

The Research and Resources Protection Unit carries out seed material laboratory assessments, preserves gene resources and deposits undergoing technological processes and those kept in the Kostrzyca FGB storage rooms, runs a data bank on gene resources stored in all the country's seed-bearing facilities. This unit also serves as the Sees testing Station for the State Forests' Authority in Wrocław.

The Biopreparation Production Unit produces mycorrhizal biopreparation based on the Hebeloma crustuliniforme fungus for the needs of the State Forests' Authority and analyses the results of the production for the purpose of improving the bio-preparation production technology.

The Research and Implementation Unit consists of 2 Laboratories.
The Cryopreservation Laboratory focuses on working out a methodology of storing plant genetic material with seeds of the Recalcitrant category, as embryo axes or plumulas kept in liquid nitrogen.
The DNA Analyses Laboratory identifies forest reproduction material by means of genetic markers, studies the genetic variability of forest trees, pursues basic research in the look-out for wood genetic markers of basic forest-forming species for the purpose of identifying wood stolen from forests controlled by the State Forests.

Biuro Projektów KOKSOPROJEKT Sp. z o.o


BUSINESS AREA

Koksoprojekt is high specialised engineering company with over 55 years experience in design engineering and completing of projects in the area of cokemaking industry and related branches of industry including environmental protection facilities.

First and foremost, Koksoprojekt is specialised in:
conventional cokemaking including large-size coke oven batteries with stamp charging and top charging system as well as new processes of coke oven gas treatment,
coal by-products recovery and treatment, including electrode pitches production,
graphite electrodes and processed coal products production,
storage yards (including loading and unloading operations) of solid and liquid fuels, and wastes,
air-tight sealing systems with vapours recovery for chemical plants and fuels storage,
industrial gas systems and utilities supply systems,
civil engineering and industrial building including area management ,
complex electric installations, instrumentation & control and automation systems,
water and waste water management systems,
heating systems, air-conditioning and ventilation systems,
environmental protection equipment for various process lines.

In the area of environmental protection Koksoprojekt has developed it's own technologies for: coke oven gas cleaning, including:
coke oven gas cleaning, including:
a) coke oven gas desulphurisation by Ammonia, Catalytic - Soda and Potash -Vacuum process,
b) ammonia removal,
c) benzol removal,
coke oven batteries and auxiliary plants and process lines dedusting systems,
tanks and loading terminals air-tight sealing systems.

Koksoprojekt co-operates with many renowned foreign companies and is ready to adapt it's design engineering documentation to standards and requirements imposed by every Customer.
Engineering services offered by "Koksoprojekt" include the whole of activities required to complete the overall project.

QUALITY SERVICE:

Since 1997 BP Koksoprojekt has had the Quality Management System based implemented. The System was developed on the basis of PN-EN-ISO 9001 standard and confirmed by the Quality Certificate No. 0410019970022 - E2 issued by TÜV NORD POLSKA. In July 2003, the Quality Management System according to PN-EN-ISO 9001 standard has been implemented. Two management processes, two main processes - namely design engineering process and projects completion process, and twelve auxiliary processes have been identified and elaborated. Their reciprocal interplay as well as criteria and methods required to provide its supervision and efficiency have been defined. Processes are being monitored and analysed by the appointed leaders. However processes which are provided subsuppliers and subcontractors.

The Quality System has been documented in:
Quality Book,
16 processes,
22 procedures,
11 instructions,
4 norms.

The Quality System is regularly and systematically checked by TÜV NORD POLSKA through inspection and re-certification audits as well as by internal audits which prove that our approach towards quality is effective and enables to reach intended objectives. The Company Management pays great attention to quality of engineering services and to Customers' satisfaction. It is expressed in the Quality policy adopted and realized by the Company and in the Objectives and targets of quality that are established every year.

Eco Hotels & Bio Menu

Eco hotel is a hotel or accommodation that has made important environmental improvements to its structure in order to minimize its impact on the environment. The basic definition of a green hotel is an environmentally responsible lodging that follows the practices of green living.

These hotels have to be certified green by an independent third-party or by the state they are located in. Traditionally, these hotels were mostly presented as Eco Lodges because of their location, often in jungles, and their design inspired by the use of traditional building methods applied by skilled local craftsmen in areas, such as Costa Rica and Indonesia.



Today, eco hotels also include properties in less "natural" locations that have invested in improving their "green" credentials.

Criteria:
An eco hotel must usually meet the following criteria[1]:
Dependence on the natural environment
Ecological sustainability
Proven contribution to conservation
Provision of environmental training programs
Incorporation of cultural considerations
Provision of an economic return to the local community



Characteristics:
Green hotels follow strict green guidelines to ensure that their guests are staying in a safe, non-toxic and energy-efficient accommodation. Here are some basic characteristics of a green hotel:
Housekeeping uses non-toxic cleaning agents and laundry detergent
100% organic cotton sheets, towels and mattresses
Non-smoking environment
Renewable energy sources like solar or wind energy
Bulk organic soap and amenities instead of individual packages to reduce waste
Guest room and hotel lobby recycling bins
Towel and sheet re-use (guests can tell housekeeping to leave these slightly used items to reduce water consumption)
Energy-efficient lighting
On-site transportation with green vehicles
Serve organic and local-grown food
Non-disposable dishes
Offers a fresh-air exchange system
Graywater recycling, which is the reuse of kitchen, bath and laundry water for garden and landscaping
Newspaper recycling program

The term has been used on a more regular basis as new websites devoted to the subject become more prominent and hotel owners become more interested in protecting the areas their guests have come to visit.

New properties are being built from sustainable resources–tropical hardwoods, local stone–and designed to better blend in with their environment. In addition, they are also being run on eco-friendly principles, such as serving organic or locally grown food or using natural cooling as opposed to air conditioning.



In Bio Menu Must be only health products:

http://www.biomenu.com.br/

http://www.biologiquesf.com/menu.html



Here are some example of bio menu:

Olive verdi
Giant green olives

Olive nere infornate
Warm marinated black olives

Arancini di riso mozzarella, verza e pomodoro
Rice croquettes filled with mozzarella and cabbage

Tagliere con focaccia,provola,olive di Gaeta e olio extra vergine organico
Homemade focaccia bread, provola cheese, Gaeta olives and organic extra vergine olive oil

Bruschetta al pomodoro
Tomatoes bruschetta 


Crocchetta di farro, melanzane croccanti salsa verde
Pan fried spelt cake, crispy aubergines and salsa verde

Piadina integrale di seitan
Seitan and vegetables kebab with yogurt and cucumber dip

Cuoppolo di verdure fritte
Tempura of seasonal vegetables served with sweet and sour sauce

Fagioli borlotti con zucca e cavolo rapa arrosto
Borlotti beans ragout with roasted pumpkin and koalrabi

Tempeh alla griglia con cime di rapa
Chargrilled tempeh with turnip tops

Peperoncini verdi con focaccia


 Sweet green peppers,served on a toasted focaccia 

Torta di mele, fichi e datteri
Apple, figs and dates tarte with sharon fruit sauce

Babà alle amarene
Rum babà with amarene cherries

Cantucci con passito di pallagrello
Homemade cantucci bisquit with passito wine

Fagottino con pere , uva passa e cannella
Homemade pitta bread, filled with pear, raisin and cinnamon

Selezione di gelati e sorbetti
SWarm wheat and ricotta tart

Tagliere di formaggi
Board of Italian cheese served with raisin bread, grapes and plum chutney
(Cheese made with vegetable rennet)




Federative Republic of Brazil



                Federative Republic of Brazil

Brazil  is the largest country in South America and in the Latin America region. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 193 million people. It is the largest Lusophone country in the world, and the only one in the Americas.

Petrópolis Environmental Protection Area:


Petrópolis also known as The Imperial City of Brazil, is a town in the state of Rio de Janeiro, about 65 km from the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Nestled among the forested hills of the Serra dos Órgãos, in the valley of the Quitandinha and Piabanha rivers, Petrópolis is a popular summer holiday spot. Besides the climate and surroundings, the main attraction is the former Summer Palace of the second Brazilian Emperor, which is now the Imperial Museum, specializing in Imperial history and memorabilia.

Petrópolis is home to the National Laboratory for Scientific Computing (pt: Laboratório Nacional de Computação Científica (LNCC)), a research unit of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Brazilian Federal Government.


Fernando de Noronha:

Fernando de Noronha is an archipelago of 21 islands and islets in the Atlantic Ocean, 354 km (220 mi) offshore from the Brazilian coast. The main island has an area of 18.4 square kilometres (7.1 sq mi) and had a population of 3,012 in the year 2010.

The area is a special municipality (distrito estadual) of the Brazilian state of Pernambuco (despite being closer to the state of Rio Grande do Norte) and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Its timezone is UTC-02:00. The local population and travellers can get to Noronha by plane or cruise from Recife (545 km) or by plane from Natal (360 km). A small environmental preservation fee is charged from tourists upon arrival by Ibama (Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources).

Jijoca de Jericoacoara:

Jijoca de Jericoacoara is the northernmost town and municipality in the Brazilian state of Ceará. It is famous for its homonymous beach and national park.
The word Jericoacoara comes from Tupi (an indigenous language) and means "house of turtles." It is a city of Ceará, a state renowned for its natural beauty, wildlife and many landscapes. Jericoacoara is a location with favorable conditions for windsurfing and sandboarding. 









Volunteer Travel





Volunteer travel, volunteer vacations or voluntourism is travel which includes volunteering for a charitable cause. In recent years, "bite-sized" volunteer vacations have grown in popularity. Volunteer vacations vary widely in scope, from low-skill work cleaning up local wildlife areas to providing high-skill medical aid in a foreign country. Volunteer vacations participants are diverse but typically share a desire to “do something good” while also experiencing new places and challenges in locales they might not otherwise visit.




Volunteer tourism, also called “voluntourism” is a rapidly growing travel niche, fuelled by tourists of all ages searching for more sense and personal experiences in their holidays. In the past, volunteer tourism used to require a significant investment of time. Volunteers had to commit to several weeks or months of supporting a project. Nowadays, there are a multitude of options available that allow for mixing smaller doses of volunteering into a travel program.

Here are some possibilities to be a part of this amazing experience:

Volunteer Base and Goals:

Volunteer tourism appeals to a wide variety of travelers, but the majority of volunteers are made up of high school and college students. Many students use these trips to boost their resumes, travel with friends, and as a way to gain world experience and see new countries. Recently there has also been an increase in baby boomer volunteers. One possible explanation for the increase is that baby boomers are transitioning into a new stage of life and their focus may shift toward finding activities that give their life new meaning. Voluntourism is therefore appealing, as it is specifically targeted at travelers who want to make a positive change in the world, while still providing a tourist experience. People generally volunteer in order to increase their international awareness, to contextualize poverty and its effects, as an education opportunity, and to help people while having a morally rewarding experience. Many believe that the trip will change the way they think when they return home. However, others are just looking to give to others and do not believe that their experience will cause them to think twice about their lives back home.

Rebecca Tiessens recent work with Canadian gap year students suggests that volunteer experiences are becoming viewed as a commodity that can be bought for a price for use in future college or job applications. She also suggests a correlation between conspicuous consumption and volunteer work. People may do what they perceive as good deeds primarily for the recognition of their peers rather than out of good will.

Vacations have been hit hard by the recession. However, voluntourism has remained stable because it offers individuals the opportunity to take a guilt free vacation. As criticism for excessive, lavish spending increased, volunteer vacations have become an attractive option. As many volunteer vacations include tourist activities at the end of the trip, these vacations provide volunteers with an enjoyable vacation that has an enhanced value. Families participating in volunteer vacations may feel better about spending money on their trip while still enjoying the bonding time vacations provide.
Help in Community:

The verb Volunteer was first recorded in 1755, from the noun, in C.1600, "one who offers himself for military service," from M.Fr. Voluntaire. The word in the Non-military sense was first recorded during 1630s. The word Volunteering has a more recent usage, still predominantly military, coinciding with the word Community service.

In a military context, a volunteer army is a military body whose soldiers chose to enter service, as opposed to having been conscripted. Such volunteers do not work "for free" and are given regular pay.

Taking a Gap Year after High school or during college term, is also one form of volunteering, if a student is engaged in some sort of voluntary work. Career break is also considered to be a form of volunteering, until involved in a voluntary work.

New Paradigms for Environmental Protection in Nature Tourism


Sustainable Tourism 2012

Today tourism is an important component of development, not only in economic terms but also for knowledge and human welfare. Tourism has long ceased to be strictly just for the privileged few and nowadays is an activity accessible to a growing number of people and societies.

The phenomenon has many more advantages than disadvantages. New focus of economic development and increasing wealth of human societies developed in tourism. Our knowledge of the world now includes a strong component due to tourism, which results in the enjoyment of knowing new territories and increasing contacts with near or far away societies and cultures.

The tourism industry has nevertheless given rise to some serious problems, including social costs and ecological impacts. Many ancient local cultures have lost their identities. Their societies have orientated their economy only to this industry. Both natural and cultural landscapes have also paid a high price for certain forms of tourism. These problems will persist if short term economic benefits are the only objective in mind, leading to economic gains that eventually become ruinous.



The Triad approach can be thought of as an initiative to update the environmental restoration process by providing a better union of scientific and societal factors involved in the resolution of contamination issues. It does so by emphasizing better investigation preparation (systematic project planning), greater flexibility in field work (dynamic work strategies), and advocacy of real-time measurement technologies, including field-generated data. The central concept that joins all of these ideas is the need to understand and manage uncertainties that affect decision making. The Triad approach relies on technological, scientific, and process advances that offer the potential for improvements in both quality and cost savings. The cost-saving potential is considered to be significant but is only now being documented by case studies.
Instructors:
Stuart J. Nagourney, New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection (stu.nagourney@dep.state.nj.us)
William M. Davis, Tricorder Environmental, Inc (wmdavis@tri-corders.com)
Katherine Jo Owens, Paragon Professional Associates (paragon@ida.net)
Moderators:
Mary Yelken, ITRC Training Program Support (myelken@earthlink.net)



Tourism and the environment


The term environment can be defined as all the conditions, circumstances, and influences surrounding, and affecting the development of an organism or group of organisms. In this definition both biophysical and socio-economic factors are included.

In the long term, tourism depends on the quality of the environment. Indeed, the quality of an environment, or some particular feature of it, is frequently the primary attraction for tourists. And today, tourists of all kinds are becoming more sensitive to polluted or environmentally degraded conditions at their different travel destinations. Thus in some areas that until quite recently were very popular, tourism has declined because of environmental problems. For example:


algal blooms in the Adriatic have made the water impenetrable and hence unattractive to swimmers


beaches have been closed in the UK as a result of radioactivity, and in Haiti due to sewage pollution


600 tourism lodges in Canada face closure since acid rain has led to a decline in salmon stocks and the number of tourists seeking recreational fishing


in Mexico City, air pollution levels have led to a drop in the number of international visitors.

But as these examples show, a decline in tourism is not always caused by tourism itself. Rather, it is the pattern of industrial growth, exploitation of natural resources and consumerism, in brief, the unsustainable development that characterizes contemporary Western civilization, that are to blame.

In fact, tourism may have positive effects on the environment. Since tourist operators have a vested interest in maintaining the environmental quality of tourist destinations they are becoming increasingly interested in collaborating with those who work to protect the environment. Income from tourism can also assist in the development and improvement of facilities, such as sanitation systems, for residents and tourists alike. The recent World Fair in Seville provided a good example of this. Expo-Seville, built mainly as a world tourist attraction also provided an opportunity for the city and its inhabitants to carry out a sorely needed upgrade of public services. Seville is now assured of adequate public services until at least the year 2025.



The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Strategic Plan for Evaluating the Toxicity of Chemicals.

To fulfill its mission to protect human health and the environment, EPA must evaluate the risks of adverse health effects resulting from exposure to chemicals in the environment. The traditional risk assessment approach relies heavily on data generated through the intentional dosing of experimental animals. While this approach has provided EPA with sound science to support regulatory decision making over the past several decades, EPA must address ever-increasing demands, including consideration of complex issues such as cumulative exposures, life-stage vulnerabilities, and genetic susceptibilities, not to mention the increasing number of chemicals and cost of toxicity testing. A new approach is proposed to address these demands, an approach based on the application of advances in molecular biology and computational sciences to transform toxicity testing and risk assessment practices.


Environmental Policies of the NTT DATA Group

We believe that, given the increasingly serious nature of global environmental problems, we must address these as management issues and work to resolve the environmental problems facing the world and society.

The NTT DATA Group, which applies information technology to create new paradigms, contributes to environmental protection by providing systems and solutions that can replace or alleviate the need for actual movement of people and goods. At the same time, recognizing the major impact of business activities on the environment, we are promoting an ongoing and planned approach to environmental protection, so as to realize a society that is in better harmony with the earth even as it enjoys the abundance of modern life.


Carbon Footprint

The difference between car and plane is really big, here are calculates:

From my city  BYDGOSZCZ to PENICHE is 3.200 km is gives 1,36 t CO 2
0.68 t (weight) :    3200 km in average Car which use (LPG) by Nissan Primera P10 1996 y.
http://calculator.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx?tab=4

but when this distance will be by plane from BYDGOSZCZ to LISBON (+ 107km to PENICHE) is gives
0,52 CO 2 (BYDGOSZCZ-LISBONA) and (0,02 CO 2 LISBONA-PENICHE by car)
so it's gives together 0,54 CO 2 this distance.
http://calculator.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx?tab=3



"The Story of Stuff"


In this new RSAnimate, Professor Renata Salecl explores the paralysing anxiety and dissatisfaction surrounding limitless choice. Does the freedom to be the architects of our own lives actually hinder rather than help us? Does our preoccupation with choosing and consuming actually obstruct social change?



In this RSA Animate, Steven Pinker shows us how the mind turns the finite building blocks of language into infinite meanings.

...and the last video i would like to show from project "The Story of Stuff" it will be "the Story of Bottled Water" with Annie Leonard. How manufactured demand pushes what we don't need and destroys what we need most.