REF = Rating on Eco-Friendliness measurementby | 14-01-2013 18:19 |
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 In the year 2011 , during our weekly meeting of JCGC , the issue of dumping garbage on open area was raised. To control them we tried to request with poster and inform to each societies. When we talked to our parents, we got the idea , " The parameter can not be improved , if it is not measurable" So, we had started measuring the Eco-Friendliness of our parties and for our realisation /improvement . After attending parties, we discussed the Eco-friendliness of the party. We had started noting down the merit and demerit points in terms of Eco-friendliness. To measure it , we discussed with many local experts and searched in Internet. Initially it was not structured properly , but with gaining of experience, after lot of discussion we have reached to below conclusion. This is a draft proposal , yet to be finalised and till we are working on it for finalisation for our area. Name of the Index :- REF = Rating on Eco-Friendliness. Purpose of the REF:- To measure the Eco-friendliness of any party / function and put effort for improvement. Aim of the REF:- 1. To spread awareness among society with current status and desire level. 2. To improve the Eco-friendliness. Gradually focus on arranging only eco friendly party. Developed by :- Members of Children?s Green Club Applicable :- Any parties / conferences / functions where energy is being consumed / waste is being generated. Basic concept :- 1. Need to maintain Eco-friendliness with available solution around us. If we are not taking care for our party / function, it is a demerit for us. The allotted marks will be deducted from Basic point 50. This is called B. 2. Taking extra / difficult initiative to ensure event more greener , doing extra will lead extra credit. This is called G. 3. The tabulated system may not suitable all parties / functions, need to change based on our experience and desire to start comparative study. This can be changed as per the change of situation / place / availability of solution . 4. For comparative study, the REF can be used with predefined set reference / parameters . REF = {Total points received ( B + G )x 100 } / Out of Total points ( B + 50 ) Guide Lines for calculating Basic Eco-Friendliness ( B ) Basic point: - 50 Whatever normal Eco-friendly solutions are available with us if those are being followed 50 points will be provided. In case of not following the solution , points will be deducted as per below table. Guide lines for deduction of points ( The below information was in table but unable post in table, so made in smaller text size) Parameters / activities Full marks Index No deduction Full deduction Invitation 3 Types of medium used Invited personally, without any card and GHG generation Used Car for transportation and used plastic card Venue selection 3 Average travel per guest by 2/ 4 wheels less than 1 KM More than 10 KM Decoration 3 Energy consumed per guest per Hr. Less than 5 Watt. More than 20 W 3 Green / decomposable / recycled materials used Fully green Hardly any green Cultural program 7 Energy consumed per guest Less than 1 Watt. More than 20 Watt. Gift accepted 3 Types of gifts Synthetic gifts plants Used water for drinking 3 Source of water used Used tape water Bottle water Refreshment 5 GHG generated per guest for food preparation / transportation at in side and out side Fruit / salad on local vegetarian food offered – no need of cooking food Non-vegetarian coked food offered 5 Water consumed for preparation / growing of food Utensils used 5 Eco friendly items used Metallic / dry leafs utensils used Synthetic plates / glass / bowls Waste Generation 10 Wastage produced in Weight per guest Up to 10 Gr. More than 50 Gr. Total Basic points 50 Note :- 1. The guide lines can be modified based on applicable / available parameters. Total basic points will be calculated for the applicable parameters only and to be marked against performance of a particular party. 2. In case of any parameter not appearing in particular function, that parameter may be deleted and the table can be restructured. Guide Lines for Calculating Extra effort on Eco-Friendliness ( G ) Extra point = 50 Whatever extra effort can be put for greening the earth . ( The below information was in table but unable post in table, so made in smaller text size) Major area Point allotted Index 20% Addition 100% addition Supporting / Encouraging for calculating REF 5 Disclosed Plan in advance for Green party and no hiding of situation Not disclosed in advance and extended 20% support / information. Full support for REF calculation and no hiding Explain the trips and system to guests 5 No. of guest involved Extend to 10% guest ( minimum 5 nos. guest ) Covered 100% guest ( minimum 50 guests ) Use of renewable energy 10 Use solar / wind / Geothermal energy etc. In 20% cases In 100% cases Special green program arranged 10 Plantation / cleaning of earth / support for green 2 trees plantation / 30 min. cleaning 20 trees plantation / 3 Hrs. cleaning Innovation 10 Any Green innovative ideas Saving / Greening – 5% Saving / Greening – min. 20% Waste management 10 Waste Recycled 10% recycled 80% recycled Total G 50 Request:- 1. The above guidelines were simplified to avoid any complexity in measuring of energy consumed / GHG generated / waste generated / recycled / distance traveled. 2. Need to develop a better system/ guide line for well acceptance , for which need support of all experts and green lovers /Eco-Ambassadors / Eco Gen Team. |
