After almost half a year of waiting for my joining date with this well known HR Consulting firm, I would not want to embarass them by giving out their name (although my near and dear ones know it all), I got an opportunity to get into the media industry ( a place which I feel I am made for) and I grabbed it with both hands. I basically sat for this consulting firm since it was the best available option out of a limited set of companies which visited our campus all because of R.E.C.E.S.S.I.O.N. , a term so frequently used as an answer to escape any imaginable question by one and all. Anyways lets not get into it since it doesnt matter to me as of now.
I am being asked this question off late "Now that you have got into media, what would you do if that consulting firm finally decides a date for you and wishes you to join them?"
My answer to that was and will always remain that media is my passion and I have always been dreaming to get involved with it at some stage of my life. And now that the time has come, I should be declared "C.R.A.Z.Y." if I leave such an opportunity to get back to something which was nothing more than a compromise (bearing in mind the amazing list of limited option that I mentioned earlier).
I feel really glad to share that I am feeling extremely ecstatic at the moment even as I blog and it feels as if I had always been awaiting for this wonderful dream to come true and it has finally come true.
As some might think that this is getting a little to exaggerating, but if you know me well, you would definitely understand that I am doing nothing but speaking my heart out.
Now I know that Life is definitely going to change for me and I am sure that its gonna be for good.
Respect One. Respect All.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Trashing E-Waste : A Rising Concern
The electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world. E-waste comprises of wastes generated from used electronic devices and house hold appliances which are not fit for their original intended use and are destined for recovery, recycling or disposal. Such wastes encompasses wide range of electrical and electronic devices such as computers, hand held cellular phones, personal stereos, including large household appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners etc. E-wastes contain over 1000 different substances many of which are toxic and potentially hazardous to environment and human health, if these are not handled in an environmentally sound manner.
The growth of e-waste has significant economic and social impacts. The increase of electrical and electronic products, consumption rates and higher obsolescence rate leads to higher generation of e-waste. The increasing obsolescence rate of electronic products also adds to the huge import of used electronics products. The e-waste inventory based on this obsolescence rate in India for the year 2005 was estimated to be 146180.00 tonnes which is expected to exceed
8,00,000 tonnes by 2012. There is no large scale organized e-waste recycling facility in India and there are two small e-waste dismantling facilities are functioning in Chennai and Bangalore, while most of the e-waste recycling units are operating in un-organized sector.
We can see that e-waste is a global concern because of the nature of production and disposal of waste in a globalized world. We can also see that although it is difficult to know exactly how much e-waste there is, we do know that large amounts end up in places where processing occurs at a very rudimentary level. This raises concerns about resource efficiency and also the immediate concerns of the dangers to humans and the environment. Such concerns cannot be left unattended, infact, people will have to come together to address them in order to protect the environment from insurmountable dangers.
The growth of e-waste has significant economic and social impacts. The increase of electrical and electronic products, consumption rates and higher obsolescence rate leads to higher generation of e-waste. The increasing obsolescence rate of electronic products also adds to the huge import of used electronics products. The e-waste inventory based on this obsolescence rate in India for the year 2005 was estimated to be 146180.00 tonnes which is expected to exceed
8,00,000 tonnes by 2012. There is no large scale organized e-waste recycling facility in India and there are two small e-waste dismantling facilities are functioning in Chennai and Bangalore, while most of the e-waste recycling units are operating in un-organized sector.
We can see that e-waste is a global concern because of the nature of production and disposal of waste in a globalized world. We can also see that although it is difficult to know exactly how much e-waste there is, we do know that large amounts end up in places where processing occurs at a very rudimentary level. This raises concerns about resource efficiency and also the immediate concerns of the dangers to humans and the environment. Such concerns cannot be left unattended, infact, people will have to come together to address them in order to protect the environment from insurmountable dangers.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Polythene - Bags of Trouble
Polythene bags were introduced as substitution to paper bags which were used initially for packing house hold commodities like eatables. Due to their characteristics like light weight and cheap cost, they gained the popularity quickly resulting in misuse rather than use of this gifted
product.
Despite of its benefits and due to misuse, polythene has become a major concern for the living environment of human being. Ignorant people have found a way to use and throw polythene converting a packing material to waste that chocks drains and become a house of many diseases. The waste from polythene carry bags is non biodegradable making it a breeding place for many germs which sooner or later can cause an epidemic in vicinity. The benefit of being light weight turn against the environment as wind can blow polythene waste from place to place distributing waste over the vast area land. Polythene waste covers the soil and blocks penetration of water into the surface of earth. Hence, degrades soil fertility as well. There are many more hazardous effects of polythene which should be viewed with utmost seriousness.
Some of the alternatives to the use of polythene bags could be the use of jute bags and cloth bags. Recycled paper can be used to make carry bags as a substitute. Education may act as Panacea to sensitize the people about dangers of improper use and disposal of Polythene. Action against Polythene should be taken by local committees and societies. Administration can guide and arrange but it should be residents who come forward to voice and act against this dangerous waste.
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Despite of its benefits and due to misuse, polythene has become a major concern for the living environment of human being. Ignorant people have found a way to use and throw polythene converting a packing material to waste that chocks drains and become a house of many diseases. The waste from polythene carry bags is non biodegradable making it a breeding place for many germs which sooner or later can cause an epidemic in vicinity. The benefit of being light weight turn against the environment as wind can blow polythene waste from place to place distributing waste over the vast area land. Polythene waste covers the soil and blocks penetration of water into the surface of earth. Hence, degrades soil fertility as well. There are many more hazardous effects of polythene which should be viewed with utmost seriousness.
Some of the alternatives to the use of polythene bags could be the use of jute bags and cloth bags. Recycled paper can be used to make carry bags as a substitute. Education may act as Panacea to sensitize the people about dangers of improper use and disposal of Polythene. Action against Polythene should be taken by local committees and societies. Administration can guide and arrange but it should be residents who come forward to voice and act against this dangerous waste.
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Thursday, March 5, 2009
Worldwide Oil Supply Crisis
World oil supply is dominated by five so-called “swing” producers in the Middle East: Abu Dhabi, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. Together, these countries own half the world’s yet-to-be-produced volume of conventional oil.
Consistent with the supply-disruption events of the 1970s, oil production models assume the swing producers will impose radical price increases when they supply more than 30 percent of the world's demand, leading to a worldwide plateau of demand until the swing producers' share reaches 50 percent.
By then, the swing producers themselves will all be close to their midpoint of depletion, and world production of conventional oil will have to decline. In this scenario, the models suggest the world faces a two-stage oil crisis.
Crisis Stage One - Increased Oil Prices: The first crisis is predicted by the production models to occur in the near future, when the production share of the swing producers reaches 30 percent. The swing producers then impose much higher prices, which should curb further increases in demand. The more-than-doubling of oil prices that occurred during 1999 suggests the prediction of this first crisis is turning out to be correct.
Crisis Stage Two - Permanent Production Decline: The models further predict a second crisis will occur around 2015, when physical shortages begin to appear. The cumulative production of all the swing producers themselves will then be beyond the midpoint of their total reserves, and worldwide production of conventional crude oil will lapse into permanent decline.
Potential solutions to this looming oil supply crisis are being discussed all across the world. Pursuing technology to increase heavy oil production is one of the promising solutions to the developing shortages of conventional oil supplies.
Consistent with the supply-disruption events of the 1970s, oil production models assume the swing producers will impose radical price increases when they supply more than 30 percent of the world's demand, leading to a worldwide plateau of demand until the swing producers' share reaches 50 percent.
By then, the swing producers themselves will all be close to their midpoint of depletion, and world production of conventional oil will have to decline. In this scenario, the models suggest the world faces a two-stage oil crisis.
Crisis Stage One - Increased Oil Prices: The first crisis is predicted by the production models to occur in the near future, when the production share of the swing producers reaches 30 percent. The swing producers then impose much higher prices, which should curb further increases in demand. The more-than-doubling of oil prices that occurred during 1999 suggests the prediction of this first crisis is turning out to be correct.
Crisis Stage Two - Permanent Production Decline: The models further predict a second crisis will occur around 2015, when physical shortages begin to appear. The cumulative production of all the swing producers themselves will then be beyond the midpoint of their total reserves, and worldwide production of conventional crude oil will lapse into permanent decline.
Potential solutions to this looming oil supply crisis are being discussed all across the world. Pursuing technology to increase heavy oil production is one of the promising solutions to the developing shortages of conventional oil supplies.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Recycling Plastic
The confusion over what we can and cannot recycle continues to confound consumers. Plastics are especially troublesome, as different types of plastic require different processing to be reformulated and re-used as raw material. Some municipalities accept all types of plastic for recycling, while others only accept jugs, containers and bottles with certain numbers stamped on their bottoms.
Easy Plastics to Recycle
The easiest and most common plastics to recycle are made of polyethylene terephthalate (PETE). Examples include soda and water bottles, medicine containers, and many other common consumer product containers. Once it has been processed by a recycling facility, PETE can become fiberfill for winter coats, sleeping bags and life jackets. It can also be used to make bean bags, rope, car bumpers, tennis ball felt, combs, cassette tapes, sails for boats, furniture and, of course, other plastic bottles.
Another common plastic to recycle is high-density polyethylene plastics. These include heavier containers that hold laundry detergents and bleaches as well as milk, shampoo and motor oil. These plastics are often recycled into toys, piping, plastic lumber and rope.
Plastics Less Commonly Recycled
Polyvinyl chloride, commonly used in plastic pipes, shower curtains, medical tubing, vinyl dashboards, and even some baby bottle nipples, is less commonly recycled like wrapping films, grocery and sandwich bags, and other containers made of low-density polyethylene, few municipal recycling centers will accept it due to its very low rate of recyclability.
Another useful plastic to recylce is Polystyrene (Styrofoam) items such as coffee cups, disposable cutlery, meat trays, packing “peanuts” and insulation. It is widely accepted because it can be reprocessed into many items, including cassette tapes and rigid foam insulation.
Hardest Plastics to Recycle
Last, but far from least, are items crafted from various combinations of the aforementioned plastics or from unique plastic formulations not commonly used. Usually these plastics are the most difficult to recycle and, as such, are seldom collected or recycled. More ambitious consumers can feel free to return such items to the product manufacturers to avoid contributing to the local waste stream, and instead put the burden on the makers to recycle or dispose of the items properly.
Plastic Waste Disposal is a very serious issue and it will become a matter of grave concern in the near future if we, as individuals, do not look at this as a major problem.
Easy Plastics to Recycle
The easiest and most common plastics to recycle are made of polyethylene terephthalate (PETE). Examples include soda and water bottles, medicine containers, and many other common consumer product containers. Once it has been processed by a recycling facility, PETE can become fiberfill for winter coats, sleeping bags and life jackets. It can also be used to make bean bags, rope, car bumpers, tennis ball felt, combs, cassette tapes, sails for boats, furniture and, of course, other plastic bottles.
Another common plastic to recycle is high-density polyethylene plastics. These include heavier containers that hold laundry detergents and bleaches as well as milk, shampoo and motor oil. These plastics are often recycled into toys, piping, plastic lumber and rope.
Plastics Less Commonly Recycled
Polyvinyl chloride, commonly used in plastic pipes, shower curtains, medical tubing, vinyl dashboards, and even some baby bottle nipples, is less commonly recycled like wrapping films, grocery and sandwich bags, and other containers made of low-density polyethylene, few municipal recycling centers will accept it due to its very low rate of recyclability.
Another useful plastic to recylce is Polystyrene (Styrofoam) items such as coffee cups, disposable cutlery, meat trays, packing “peanuts” and insulation. It is widely accepted because it can be reprocessed into many items, including cassette tapes and rigid foam insulation.
Hardest Plastics to Recycle
Last, but far from least, are items crafted from various combinations of the aforementioned plastics or from unique plastic formulations not commonly used. Usually these plastics are the most difficult to recycle and, as such, are seldom collected or recycled. More ambitious consumers can feel free to return such items to the product manufacturers to avoid contributing to the local waste stream, and instead put the burden on the makers to recycle or dispose of the items properly.
Plastic Waste Disposal is a very serious issue and it will become a matter of grave concern in the near future if we, as individuals, do not look at this as a major problem.
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