There are various policies and procedures that can be used reduce waste and consumption. While lawmakers can always legislate things that humans do. How is it possible to legislate someone’s beliefs and values or do we continue to allow these folks to continue their detrimental ways? This is the bigger picture that needs to be [...]

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Waste Reduction: A case study of Toyota Logistics Services (TLS)
Toyota Logistics Services (TLS),  They upgrade and customize Toyota cars and trucks straight from the factory floor. They process 400,000 vehicles a year. TLS Fremont believe that cutting waste increases efficiency and profits, so to do this, it has to increase recycling, use reusable shipping containers [...]

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Habitat refers to the features of an area that allow a wildlife species to live there. Although some types of wildlife may have many specific habitat needs, all wildlife have four basic habitat requirements:
• adequate supplies of the right types of food;
• available structure and materials that provide shelter
to serve as safe places to live [...]

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One of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gas is a building. A building uses twice as much energy as opposed to a vehicle and the general public’s biggest concern is the rise of oil (petroleum). While it is understood that oil is needed for people to get around and make money. Most of the complaint [...]

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As the world reduces it’s dependence on foreign oil, there will be a need to find alternative sources of energy for these vehicles. There are several types of fuel sources out that can be utilized. Some of those sources are biofuels, hydrogen and electricity. Biofuels have gained popularity in various parts of the world in [...]

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With the progress that has been made in waste removal, there is no longer a need to burn trash for waste removal. Most if not all cities have ordinances (laws) governing the burning of trash. That same “convenience” or way of life is not so subtle in rural communities and third world countries. There was [...]

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With the rising cost of fuel for transportation, the question is not whether the cost of transporting agricultural goods will rise, but how much is the appropriate question. Since fuel is rising, are there other methods that can be used to help offset that cost? There are intermodal methods available but those methods aren’t reducing [...]

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In the State of Texas, surface water rights belong to the state. There is not a need for a permit required to use surface water if: 1) Domestic and livestock ( D&L) use to water range livestock, meet household needs, or irrigate a yard or home garden. 2) Wildlife management- you may build on your [...]

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HOA- Solar rights
Most of the residents in TX live in communities that have a Homeowner Owner’s Association (HOA).
According to House Bill 362, Enacted and Effective date of 6/17/2011, Texas Tax Code Section 171.107, it states that the HOA are not allowed to include or enforce provisions within their regulations, covenants, or by-laws that prohibit or [...]

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