Principles of sustainability

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QUESTION 1

Dovers and Handmer (1992) argue that if sustainability is to be changed from concept to action, there are eight controversies that require address.

(a) Using examples outline and describe any four of these controversies on sustainability

(b) Name any five principles of sustainability that you would ideally choose as developing a project in any area of your choice and support your answer with examples

QUESTION 2

Waste is a topic of increasing importance in various industries. The Waste Management Act 1996 was enacted to regulate a variety of issues relating to waste with the aim of ensuring clean and sustainable industries in Mauritius. As sustainability motivators, you have been assigned job of giving opinion to hotel Managers on waste management.

(a) How would you depict waste management in a hotel?

(b) It is generally acknowledged that kitchen and housekeeping departments of hotels generate considerable waste. Using examples, give details how each department produce waste.

(c) Using examples name some of management techniques that might be used to minimize waste in hotel establishments.

QUESTION 3

(a) As sustainability advocate, significantly discuss the four core indicators that underpin sustainable development and show your answers with relevant examples.

(b) Describe how those indicators could help planners achieve sustainable development target

QUESTION 4

Write down short notes on-

(a) Hardin's (1960) theory on the "Tragedy of the Common"

(b) Sustainable Business

(c) Deforestation

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