Sustainable Sailing
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Sustainable Sailing
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Author : Dieter Loibner
language : en
Publisher: Sheridan House, Inc.
Release Date : 2009
Sustainable Sailing written by Dieter Loibner and has been published by Sheridan House, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Offering advice to sailors on ¿going green,¿ this timely book embraces the growing trend toward sustainable lifestyles and shows how ¿clean boating¿ can be both practical and enjoyable. Sailing is by nature a sustainable activity, but polluted waters and crowded marinas, boatyards, and anchorages are signs that problems must be addressed in order to keep it that way. What does ¿green¿ mean anyway? Is it improved efficiency? More considerate behavior? Greater awareness and less ignorance? It is all of the above and more, but one thing it is not is a luxury. ¿Going green¿ is becoming the norm, while ¿staying dirty¿ will become increasingly expensive, inconvenient, and, eventually, obsolete. Dieter Loibner shows sailors how to reduce their carbon footprint and lessen their impact on the environment as well as how to be a positive force for change. Topics covered include: ¿ Clean-boating initiatives and advice from longtime cruisers ¿ Tweaking the boat¿miracles of efficiency (from rigging to maintenance) ¿ Optimizing onboard systems (from renewable energy sources to LED lights) ¿ Simple, smart, and cost-effective solutions (from where to moor to which cleaning agents to avoid)
Sailing The Seven Sustainable Seas
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Author : Martin Chambers
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-08-17
Sailing The Seven Sustainable Seas written by Martin Chambers and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-17 with categories.
Seven refreshing stories about sailing life that loosely relate the trip when Martin and his wife Kerryn departed from Adelaide on their run-down yacht. They were heading for Fremantle but they forgot to turn right at Kangaroo Island and arrived in Hobart. It was an easy navigational error to make and in order to avoid an almost global pandemic they remained in Tasmania. After all, Tasmania is at the end of the world and even a virus won't want to go there. It was a strategy as sustainable as their navigation. These seven short stories are inspired by truth in the same way that the sailing trip was inspired by the desire to sail home to Fremantle.
The Marina Sustainable Solutions For A Profitable Business
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Author : Dr.Ralf Heron
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2014-05-08
The Marina Sustainable Solutions For A Profitable Business written by Dr.Ralf Heron and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-08 with Business & Economics categories.
This book is essential reading for anyone engaged in the multi-billion dollar marina industry. Everyone, whether experienced marina operator, designer, developer or indeed anyone with an interest in refurbishing an existing property will find a wealth of information within the chapters. Readers are provided with a snapshot of the marina industry today and a look at tomorrow's information technology developments that will be pivotal to the success of the marina of the future. It gives detailed information on what a marina developer/designer should consider, when designing a new marina. In addition to compiling data that will be not found elsewhere - including global marina maps (showing 17300 marinas), the book explores in some depth the environmental issues in siting and designing marinas. This Book is been used as the primary textbook, by the University of IZMIR, for the 2 year course Marina Management and Sustainability.
Trade Winds
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Author : Christiaan De Beukelaer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-01-24
Trade Winds written by Christiaan De Beukelaer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-24 with Atlantic Ocean categories.
In 2020, Christiaan De Beukelaer spent 150 days covering 14,000 nautical miles aboard the schooner Avontuur, a hundred-year-old sailing vessel that transports cargo across the Atlantic Ocean. Embarking in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, he wanted to understand the realities of a little-known alternative to the shipping industry on which our global economy relies, and which contributes more carbon emissions than aviation. What started as a three-week stint of fieldwork aboard the ship turned into a five-month journey, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced all borders shut while crossing the ocean, preventing the crew from stepping ashore for months on end. Trade winds engagingly recounts De Beukelaer''s life-changing personal odyssey and the complex journey the shipping industry is on to cut its carbon emissions. The Avontuur''s mission remains crucial as ever: the shipping industry urgently needs to stop using fossil fuels, starting today. If we can''t swiftly decarbonise shipping, we can''t solve the climate crisis. ''Trade Winds is an absorbing account of a voyage that starts off as an effort to prove the continuing viability of sail, but becomes far more challenging than expected when the Covid pandemic shuts of all access to the shore. It is also a thoughtful analysis of practical ways for shrinking the carbon footprint of one of the world''s most polluting industries -- shipping.'' -- Amitav Ghosh, author of The Nutmeg''s Curse ''This book is both important and beautiful: important, in that it describes one of the best ways we can move into a post-fossil fuels civilisation, which is to say by sail; and beautiful, because it shows on every page how this bursting out of the cocoon of heavy oil that we have been living in will return us to a life in the real world, with the wind felt in the hands and on one''s face, and every day an adventure. What a joy to read these pages and learn their news.'' -- Kim Stanley Robinson, author of The Ministry for the Future ''The story is original -- a sailing ship undertaking a quixotic mission to deliver a tiny amount of cargo (in order to demonstrate that it can be done) when the pandemic descends, trapping the narrator -- makes for a diverting narrative.'' -- Horatio Clare, author of Down to the Sea in Ships ''This is a book that should change the world. Beautifully written and brimming with bold yet careful analysis, Christiaan De Beukelaer has given the world a tremendous gift.'' -- Deborah Cowen, author of The Deadly Life of Logistics ''De Beukelaer tackles a subject that''s growing in importance, giving us his perspective from the deck of a sailing cargo boat. No mean achievement.'' -- Tom Cunliffe, sailor, presenter and author of The Complete Yachtmaster ''A truly fascinating account -- of a voyage, but also of an idea that is counter-intuitive in a world based on speed, but revelatory for a planet that is going to have to start taking real care of itself. There''s a bit of romance here, and a lot of reality.'' -- Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature ''Simultaneously engaging and scholarly, Trade winds combines sailing memoir and environmental analysis to provide important insights about the environmental effects of global shipping and about what plausible alternatives might be. De Beukelaer brings together personal experience with an impressive command of scholarly literatures across history, economics, philosophy, climate science, among many others, and brings them all together in an interdisciplinary tour de force that is realistic and yet ultimately hopeful.'' -- Elizabeth R. DeSombre, Camilla Chandler Frost Professor of Environmental Studies, Wellesley College ''Scientists, scholars, and sailors have long turned to the ocean to conjure futures that lie just beyond reach. In his dive into the quixotic movement to revive shipping by sail, Christiaan De Beukelaer leaves us wondering which is more of a folly: imagining that sail could once again be a viable technology for transporting goods around the world, or imagining that we can continue practicing business as usual.'' -- Philip Steinberg, UArctic Chair in Political Geography, Durham University ''Finally a book that delves deeply into the urgent need to decarbonise the shipping industry by connecting political economy and environmental challenges. Christiaan De Beukelaer poignantly describes day-to-day life aboard a twenty-first-century sail cargo vessel in its social and historical context. In doing so, this book raises essential questions about the future of shipping while offering suggestions on how to resolve them. This story of adventure on the high seas sketches a liminal space that will inspire realists and dreamers alike.'' -- Dr Lucy Gilliam, Senior Shipping Policy Officer, Seas at Risk ''The decarbonisation of shipping does not need to be a sacrifice. Instead, as Christiaan De Beukelaer eloquently shows, sailing to a sustainable future for shipping can be exciting and full of enriching experiences for both the author and us, the readers. Admittedly, I personally do not share all the views of Christiaan about open registries and the workings of the maritime industry, but I appreciate his sincere and enthusiastic voyage. I recommend reading this thought-provoking book.'' -- Jan Hoffman, Chief of UNCTAD''s Trade Logistics Branch ''Trade winds is a riveting book that talks about seafarers'' workers'' rights, sustainable trade that''s fair and equitable, the human struggles of the lockdown and the COVID pandemic, the climate crisis, and the emissions of the shipping industry. It says all this in a beautiful story that emphasizes the need for storytelling and radically imagining the better world that we''re fighting for. It puts practical solutions to take our first steps towards climate justice while simultaneously challenging us to think about how and where we''re going next.'' -- Mitzi Jonelle Tan, Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines & Fridays for Future ''This book brings the environmental and social challenges facing the shipping industry to the fore. After five months at sea, Christiaan reveals how the radical changes necessary to decarbonise shipping will rely on the skill, tenacity and sacrifices of seafarers. This book rightly asks the big question, how do we build an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable shipping industry? An important contribution to the challenges facing shipping that exposes the work needed to ensure the fundamental rights of seafarers are protected.'' -- Stephen Cotton, General Secretary, International Transport Workers'' Federation (ITF) ''As the famous quote goes: "If you want to build a ship, don''t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea." This is a book that does just that! Christiaan''s intense interest and vast knowledge on this subject matter jumps out from every page, whether it is directly recounting his extended sail cargo adventure in lively detail or using those experiences to bring alive the fabric and challenges of maritime transport and trade past and present. A story of sustainability, shipping and a glimpse of a maritime future full of possibilities that will sustain your interest throughout.'' -- Gavin Allwright, Secretary General of the International Windship Association (IWSA)
Sustainable Travel For Dummies
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Author : Lee Mylne
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2024-01-31
Sustainable Travel For Dummies written by Lee Mylne and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-31 with Travel categories.
How to travel lightly across planet Earth Sustainable Travel For Dummies is for travelers of all ages and budgets who want to reduce their carbon footprints, respect and protect the planet, contribute to local economies, and incorporate conservation into their travel experiences. That’s you! This easy-to-read guide shows you what sustainable travel is, why it’s important, and how to do it—with no travel shaming. Award-winning travel journalist Lee Mylne brings a global perspective on fun ways to travel responsibly. A must-have resource for globetrotters and for those whose travels keep them close to home, this book covers alternative transportation, unique accommodations, fulfilling cultural experiences, everything else the eco-savvy traveler needs to know. Discover how to plan eco-friendly trips to destinations near and far Reduce your carbon footprint while still enjoying life-affirming experiences Learn about alternative methods of transportation and sustainable accommodations Gain cultural awareness and get fun ideas for making the most of your travel Sustainable Travel For Dummies is an inspiring read for travelers who are new to sustainable and ethical travel and seeking practical tips for eco-conscious wandering.
Coastal Recreation Management
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Author : Tim Goodhead
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2013-10-08
Coastal Recreation Management written by Tim Goodhead and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-08 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The maritime environment includes both the water resource of the terrestrial coast and estuarine and coastal inshore waters. This book, for undergraduate students and those training in the field, relates the need to manage water-based leisure activities with the need to manage the maritime environment on which they depend.
How Can We Save Our World Sustainable Transportation
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Author : Cath Senker
language : en
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Release Date : 2021-09-01
How Can We Save Our World Sustainable Transportation written by Cath Senker and has been published by Arcturus Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
How Can We Save Our World looks at how the idea of sustainable development is having an increasing influence on a wide range of human activities. The books examine the environmental costs and unsustainable nature of modern life, and discuss ways in which society can progress toward a more sustainable future. Sustainable Transportation describes the development of modern transportation systems and looks at the impact they have on the environment. It discusses: € The emissions that make current forms of transportation unsustainable € Vehicle designs that can improve fuel efficiency and reduce pollution € Schemes that can reduce traffic congestion and help develop more integrated transportation systems € Ways to reduce our dependency on polluting transportation methods.
The Encyclopedia Of Sustainable Tourism
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Author : Carl I Cater
language : en
Publisher: CABI
Release Date : 2015-10-01
The Encyclopedia Of Sustainable Tourism written by Carl I Cater and has been published by CABI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-01 with Business & Economics categories.
Tourism is the world’s fastest growing industry, and impacts globally upon ecology, economies, peoples, cultures and the built environment. Development, therefore, must be sustainable and sympathetic in order to preserve the environment and culture it exploits. Despite sustainable tourism being an area of considerable recent interest, there has been no synthesis of the diverse considerations of sustainable tourism, and the language and terms particular to this subject. An important resource for researchers of tourism, this reference work defines and explains terms associated with considering and preserving the environment, host peoples, communities, cultures, customs, lifestyles and social and economic systems.
Nordic Best Practices
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Author : Hillgrén, Anna
language : en
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Release Date : 2016-11-07
Nordic Best Practices written by Hillgrén, Anna and has been published by Nordic Council of Ministers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-07 with Business & Economics categories.
The working group on Sustainable Consumption and Production, under the Nordic Council of Ministers requested consultants from Gaia to identify and write out best Nordic practice cases of sustainable consumption and production to be shared internationally within the UNEP SCP Clearinghouse. This report is the second part and covers in total 19 examples of two particular themes on: 1) Sustainable Tourism 2) Consumer Information The cases have also been added into the UNEP’s 10 Year Frame-work Program (10YFP) information platform, the SCP Clearinghouse. The objective is to enhance international cooperation in order to accelerate a shift towards sustainable consumption and production in developed and developing countries. The SCP Clearinghouse is a web-based information sharing tool, which can be used by different actors as an inspiration for advancing SCP worldwide.
The World Guide To Sustainable Enterprise
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Author : Wayne Visser
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-09-08
The World Guide To Sustainable Enterprise written by Wayne Visser and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-08 with Business & Economics categories.
The World Guide to Sustainable Enterprise is the first comprehensive global compendium that clearly describes the national approaches to sustainable enterprise. Through a systematic review of each country, this quick-to-access reference guide showcases the similarities and differences in each region. Every country profile includes key information about the relevant history, country-specific issues, trends, research, and the leading organizations operating in the field as well as best-practice case studies. The guide comprises four volumes, each dedicated to a specific region of the world. In a world where organizations are working increasingly across national and regional boundaries and research takes a joined-up and international approach, this book is an essential guide for practitioners and researchers in the disciplines of business sustainability, social enterprise and corporate responsibility. The first of its kind, this reference book provides the reader with a unique insight into what is the current state-of-play in each country. Each edited volume provides expert contributions from around the world; the contributors have been selected on the basis of their knowledge of the country and their clear experience in sustainable enterprise. Each regional/country profile includes the following subsections: Sustainable Enterprise in context; Priority issues; Trends; Government policies; Case studies; Further resources; and References. This unique resource will be an essential acquisition for all organizations who need to benchmark their sustainable enterprise strategies throughout different regions and cultures and want the best possible intelligence on the key issues and concerns relating to sustainable business and social responsibility in all of the markets in which they operate. It provides a useful companion reference collection to the World Guide to CSR, also edited by Wayne Visser. The full Four Volume Set of The World Guide to Sustainable Enterprise is available for purchase as a single item at a 25% discounted rate.