Deliverable 6 – Stewardship and Sustainability Newsletter
Assignment Content
1.
Competency
Apply stewardship and sustainability solutions to environmental issues.
Student Success Criteria
View the grading rubric for this deliverable by selecting the “This item is graded with a rubric” link, which is located in the Details & Information pane.
Scenario
You have been assigned the duty of examining how the environment relates to your place of business. You may choose one of the following career categories: healthcare, manufacturing, engineering, agriculture, food, hospitality, or information technology. In addition, your task requires you to include how the environment relates to daily life at your place of business. The goal is for you to guide colleagues and the company in the application of stewardship and sustainability. You are asked to create a newsletter that will be distributed at your workplace. In preparation to complete this task, reflect on the concepts you learned concerning the environment, such as the importance of clean air, water, and land. Also, consider how humans impact the environment with our homes, cars, purchases, and refuse.
Instructions
Create an article for a newsletter that includes the following:
o Examine how the environment relates to your chosen career (energy, resources, chemicals, waste, pollution, etc.)
o Examine how the environment relates to daily life at your workplace (energy, resources, trash, transportation, etc.)
o Discuss your personal stewardship plans and recommendations (actions that manage natural resources)
o Share ideas of how to live and work sustainably
o Your article should be clear and organized. References should be in APA format
Resources
Please click here to learn more about creating a newsletter.
Stewardship and Sustainability Newsletter
Environmental Stewardship in the Information Technology Industry
As information technology continues to advance, it is crucial that we consider the impact it has on the environment. From the production of devices to their disposal, the IT industry consumes significant amounts of energy, resources, and chemicals. Additionally, e-waste is a growing problem, and we must work towards reducing its negative impact on the environment.
In our daily lives at work, we can also make a difference by reducing energy consumption, properly disposing of waste, and utilizing environmentally friendly transportation options. Simple actions such as turning off lights and computer monitors when not in use and opting for reusable water bottles instead of disposable plastic ones can make a significant impact.
As individuals, it is important that we take responsibility for our actions and make a conscious effort to live and work sustainably. This can be achieved through various means, including reducing our carbon footprint, reducing waste, and conserving natural resources.
My personal stewardship plan includes reducing energy consumption by using power-saving modes on my devices and utilizing public transportation or carpooling to reduce my carbon footprint. I also make an effort to recycle and properly dispose of e-waste.
In conclusion, it is crucial that we work together as a company to make a positive impact on the environment. By adopting sustainable practices and taking responsibility for our actions, we can ensure a brighter future for generations to come.
References
APA format references go here.
