Environmental Issue In Florida Report Analysis

Assignment 2 1. Journal- 200 words 2. Scholarly Activity- 3 question needing answers and a 1 page summary with proper citations All information required to complete the assignment is attached.

Running Head: Environmental Issue
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Authors Note

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Journal Entry
Florida is a land of unique birds and plants that are especially born here and are not found
anywhere in the whole world except Florida. There are multiple plants and animals that are under
constant threat because their lives are at stake because of the overwhelming effect of global
warming that is generated by the irresponsible behavior of human beings towards the
environment. Animals like Okaloosa Darter, Swallow-tailed Kite, Florida Panther, Key Largo
Woodrat, the Florida Scrub Jay and rare plants like Scrub Lupine and many more are in danger
and need to be saved if any action is not taken immediately.
Since Okaloosa is a stream bird there has been a constant effort from the
environmentalists to stop the erosion that could have promoted the breeding of the birds, which
helped the birds to recover from endangered to come to the status of threatened species. There is
no trace of federal protection for the swallow tailed kites because it has also become one of the
rarest species that needs careful attention for which the lands must be saved to accommodate
more space for them. In order to save the plants in Florida the environmentalists and the
gardeners take initiatives to condition the weather in a proper way so that the plants can grow
and nurture in the desirable condition.
LABEL #1 TIDE DETERGENT POWDER
Q: What are the standards associated with the green label?
Answer: The standards of the U.S.A associated with the green label must ensure high
standards of environmental protection and the quality of the product:
 Biodegradability the first standard to ensure that it is ingredients used in detergents are
biodegradable and eco-friendly.

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 Detergency test that enables how well the detergent can remove the dirt.
 Using a minimum quantity of STPP (Sodium tripolyphosphate) used as phosphate
ingredients in detergent powder to soften the water enhances better cleaning, but it is not
eco-friendly.
 Cruelty-free and Laboratory tested it ensures that the safe for skin and not hazardous test
conducted in the laboratory instead of animal testing. Cruelty-free policy does not use
any animal ingredients.
 Chemical damage to fiber during washing and color fading: chemicals are tested to
ensure that the chemicals used in detergents are harmless to cloth fiber and does not fade
the color.
Q: How does a product or company get the certification for the label?
Answer: The wheel washing detergent should meet both the quality and environmental
criteria set by standards of U.S.A (Mulder & Zomer, 2016).Washing detergent gets the eco-label
certification that complies with high standards of environmental protection. The product should
meet the guidelines set by the Central Pollution Control Board. The certification is provided
based on the safety and quality of the active ingredient are used and the performance of the
product. The product should opt eco-friendly mark to have the eco-friendly certification.
Q: Do you think that this label is legitimate?
Answer: The label is not legitimate as the company does not fulfill the standard
guidelines prescribed under the ANSI (Mulder & Zomer, 2016). The60% of active ingredients
are used, alkalinity, phosphate and STPP are used in detergents. Fragrance added to detergent
powder is highly toxic and generally to enhance legitimacy the company produces single-use

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packets and cut down the detergent powder quantity improves less wastage as minimal
packaging substantially reduce the environmental hazard.
Q: Does the label comply with the FTC’s Environmental Claims: Summary of the Green
Guides? Point out specific points in your summary to which the label does or does not
comply
Answer: Yes, the label complies with the FTC‘s environment claims. The FTC guideline
states:
 Certification of seals and approval: The label consists the permission from the
government, a manufacturer that the product does not comply with a high standard of an
eco-friendly product.
 Degradable: The label consists of biodegradable packages of the product and it
introduces the single-use package for less wastage.
 Free-of: it consists of high STPP and other chemicals in the product.
 Refillable: the product comes in packets, and on-time use it cannot be refillable.
 Non-Toxic: the product is entirely toxic as it irritates the nose along with eyes and not
meant for washing soft fabric clothes. It might cause kidney problems and lung damage if
it is used for a long time.
Q: Would the presence of this label influence your purchasing decision? Why, or why not?
Answer: Yes, I will switch to surf excel because it does not irritate the skin and it
removes the dirt gently without damaging the fabric. And surf excel is used for both hand wash
and machine wash.

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LABEL # 2 BRU COFFEE
Q: What are the standards associated with the green label?
Answer: Standard Acquisition Clauses and Condition is a highly recommended standard
committee the quantity and quality of coffee are measured on scientific testing, setting the range
for the value of coffee. Under SACC standards:
 The green coffee standard includes lightning for grading, surface for classification, water
activity standard and many more.
 Cupping Standard includes roast for cupping, cupping room size, cupping spoon, grind
for cupping and many more.
 Roasting Standard includes roast for cupping standards
 Brewing Standard includes golden cup standard
Q: How does a product or company get the certification for the label?
Answer: To acquire the growers need certification, it should achieve the standard set by
Substantial Agriculture Network. The Pollution Control Board enables the qualifying
certification to embark on the re-forestation program to produce both foresting and shade-
growing coffee in farm areas: the labels are:
 The product must be free from any preservatives, coloring and flavoring.
 The product should be free from rain acid.

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 Bird-friendly coffee: To ensure tropical agroforest and ensures that coffee should grow
under 40% shade covered with shades of spices and canopies. Providing suitable habitat
for migratory birds.
 Organic: it states that coffee must grow by using 95% of organic fertilizers instead of
using chemicals pesticides.
 The coffee beans must be free from dates, stones, infestation and many more.
Q: Do you think that this label is legitimate?
Answer: Yes, Bru Coffee enables the label of legitimacy as it is grown under spices
covered shades and is suitable for migratory birds. The product is aimed to use full organic
fertilizers instead of chemicals. Bru is handpicked coffee beans grinded into a fine powder it is
free from stones, no colours have added.
Q: Does the label comply with the FTC’s Environmental Claims: Summary of the Green
Guides? Point out specific points in your summary to which the label does or does not
comply
Answer: Yes, the label complies with the FTC‘s environment claims. The FTC guideline
states:
 Certification of seals and approval: The label consists the support from the
government, manufacturer that the product complies with a high standard of an eco-
friendly product.
 Degradable: The label consists of biodegradable packages of the product, and it
introduces Small and medium-sized glass bottle.

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 Free-of: it is free from stone, dates, colouring, and other preservatives.
 Refillable: The product comes in a glass bottle so it can be easily refillable.
 Non-Toxic: the product is not entirely non-toxic as often uses chemicals.
Q: Would the presence of this label influence your purchasing decision? Why, or why not?
Answer: No, the presence of label will not influence the purchasing decision of Bru
coffee as it is handpicked freshly grinded coffee, with an alluring aroma. It fulfils all the
standards set for quality and quantity by SACC.
LABEL # 3 NIPPON PAINT
Q: What are the standards associated with the green label?
Answer: Under Singapore Green, Building Product Certification and Standards and is
responsible for associating the green label and is highly recommended for the quality of paints
(Gössling & Buckley, 2016)including:
 Emulsion paints containing less quantity of VOC as it is non-biodegradable and non-
recyclable.
 Low risk of health effects or chemicals sensitivity
 Contains less amount of lead in Paints
 Balance of Sustainability and longevity the construction paints must include long-lasting,
eco-friendly emulsions paint.
 Should not contain the hazardous chemical.
Q: How does a product or company get the certification for the label?

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Answer: The Nippon paint should meet both the quality and environmental criteria set by
Bureau of Indian Standards. Emulsion paints get the eco-label under certification that complies
with high standards of environmental protection. The product should meet the guidelines set by
LEED Standards and certification. The certification is provided based on the safety and quality
of the active ingredient are used and the performance of the product. The product should opt eco-
friendly mark to have the eco-friendly certification.
Q: Do you think that this label is legitimate?
Answer: yes, Nippon interior paints include low VOC as it is environment-friendly. It
helps in reducing the emission of greenhouse gases. Nippon paints are made up of BASF
biomass dispersion balance.
Q: Does the label comply with the FTC’s Environmental Claims: Summary of the Green
Guides? Point out specific points in your summary to which the label does or does not
comply
Answer: Yes, the label complies with the FTC‘s environment claims. The FTC guideline
states:
 Certification of seals and approval: The label consists the support from the
government, manufacturer that the product complies with a high standard of an eco-
friendly product.
 Degradable: The label consists of non-biodegradable packages of the product and the
paint inside is also non-bio-degradable.
 Free-of: it contains chemicals but in less quantity
 Refillable: The product comes in the tin box it can be refillable

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 Non-Toxic: the product is not entirely non-toxic as often uses chemicals.
 Renewable material: Nippon paint is made up of BASF biomass dispersion balance.
Q: Would the presence of this label influence your purchasing decision? Why, or why not?
Answer: Nippon paints enhance eco-friendly paints by cutting down pollution and
reducing waste disposal. So Nippon paint is a renewable resource.

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Reference
Gössling, S., & Buckley, R. (2016). Carbon labels in tourism: persuasive
communication?. Journal of Cleaner Production, 111, 358-369.
Mulder, M., & Zomer, S. P. (2016). Contribution of green labels in electricity retail markets to
fostering renewable energy. Energy Policy, 99, 100-109.