ON-DEMAND CLASS: Green & Sustainable 101 - Talk the Talk
An introduction to green and sustainable topics and terms. Part 1 of the two-part “basic training" recommended for everyone.
There are many terms, concepts and overarching ideas related to the green and sustainable movement today. It's hard to keep up, for sure. This course is designed to get you up to speed on to the basics – from the Three R's to pollution prevention; from negawatts to renewable energy; from carbon footprint to green jobs and buildings. This course is a great starter for those just sticking their toes into the green waters, and even for the people who consider themselves green and/or sustainable – we've yet to have anyone not learn at least one major concept in this on-demand module.
COURSE OUTLINE:
- Triple Bottom Line
- What is Green?
- Greenwashing
- Sustainability
- Life Cycle Engineering
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Path to Sustainability
- Pollution Prevention
- Energy conservation
- Negawatt
- Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
- Greenhouse effect
- Carbon Footprint
- Carbon-Neutral
- Carbon Offset
- Alternative Energy Sources
- Biomass fuels
- Geothermal energy
- Hydro power
- Solar
- Winds
- Three Product Labels You Should Understand
- Energy Star®
- Green Seal
- EcoLogo
- Green Jobs
- Green Building
- U.S. Green Building Council
- LEED
- National Green Building Program
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
This course will teach you the basic vocabulary and concepts of the green and sustainable world. A lot of territory is covered, so get your notepad out and get to it now. Learn terms you should know today, critical for your future—tomorrow and beyond.
WHO SHOULD/NEEDS TO ATTEND:
Any person interested in the green and sustainable world, whether from a personal, business or world perspective will benefit from this module.
Cost:
$39.95 (non-members)
FREE FOR OGV Members
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