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Book SynopsisA detailed study of the activities of 20 transnational companies who, despite "green" rhetoric, remain the creators of dirty, dangerous and unsustainable technologies.

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Book SynopsisProvides the tools that allow companies to understand the fundamental concepts of water resource management and to take proper action towards sustainable development Businesses, communities, and ecosystems everywhere depend on clean freshwater to survive and prosper. When the same source of water is shared for economic, social, and environmental causes it becomes the responsibility of every sector to develop a sustainable water strategy beneficial for all. This book offers a water resource management plan for industries that is directly implementable and consistent with the Water Framework Directives of different countries with a special emphasis on developing countriesa plan that is economically efficient, socially equitable, and environmentally sustainable. Industrial Water Resource Management, Challenges and Opportunities for Efficient Water Stewardship offers explicit technical and investment solutions, socioeconomic and legal instruments, and recommeTrade Review"The book is well written, with case studies, illustrations, and tables to explain the underlying concepts in each chapter. The chapters are structured well and provide consistent and step-by-step information from simple concept introduction to more complex topics. This book provides useful tools for industry, communities, policy makers, as well as advanced-level undergraduate and graduate students to develop a sustainable water strategy." Vadose Zone Journal, November 2018Table of ContentsSeries Editor Foreword – Challenges in Water Management xvi Foreword xviii Preface xx Acknowledgements xxv 1 Introduction 1 1.1 The context 1 1.1.1 The story of Coca]Cola in India 2 1.2 Water goals in the 21st Century 4 1.3 Water ethics 7 1.4 Value of water 10 1.4.1 Water valuation 11 1.4.2 Application of water valuation 12 1.5 Water and energy nexus 13 1.5.1 Impact of energy production on water resources 16 1.6 Global water stress 17 1.7 Industrial impact on water resource 20 1.7.1 Impact on the quantity of the source water 20 1.7.2 Hydro]morphological impact 20 1.7.3 Quality impact 20 1.7.4 Impact on the access to water by the stakeholders 21 1.7.5 Affordability of water 21 1.8 Water sustainability 21 1.9 Impact of climate change 24 1.10 Dimensions in industrial water management 25 1.10.1 Global perspective 27 1.10.2 Water accounting 27 1.10.3 Water stewardship 28 1.10.4 Adaptive management 28 1.11 Green growth and green business 28 1.11.1 The challenges of green growth 29 1.11.2 Natural capital concept 30 1.11.3 Green growth policy fundamentals 30 1.11.4 Indicators of green growth 31 1.12 Conclusion 31 Note 32 Bibliography 32 2 Water Scenarios and Business Models of The Twenty]first Century 37 2.1 Water scenario 37 2.1.1 Countrywise water scenario 39 2.2 Water indicators 45 2.2.1 Baseline water stress 45 2.2.2 Inter]annual variability 46 2.2.3 Water conflict 46 2.2.4 River basins and aquifers under threat and conflict 47 2.2.5 Physical water risk in business 49 2.2.6 Disruption in the supply chain 49 2.2.7 Failure to meet basic water needs 49 2.3 Global water trends 50 2.4 Business models 50 2.4.1 Business as usual model 51 2.4.2 Alternative model 51 2.5 Integrated water resource management 52 2.5.1 History of IWRM 53 2.5.2 Principles of IWRM 53 2.6 Sustainable development goal for business sector 56 2.7 Conclusion 56 Bibliography 58 3 Understanding Water 61 3.1 Introduction 61 3.2 Hydrological cycle 63 3.2.1 Water cycle and ecosystems 67 3.3 Water on land 67 3.3.1 Soil water 68 3.4 Stores of water 70 3.5 Surface runoff 72 3.5.1 Meteorological factors affecting runoff 72 3.5.2 Physical factors affecting runoff 72 3.5.3 Human activities can affect runoff 73 3.6 River and river basin 74 3.6.1 Stream order 76 3.6.2 Drainage basin, catchment and watershed boundaries 76 3.6.3 Classification of river basin and hydrological unit 76 3.7 Industrial impact on river flow 78 3.7.1 Temporal and spatial control over river flow 79 3.7.2 Water direct withdrawal 79 3.7.3 Physical disturbance of riverbeds 79 3.7.4 Pollution 79 3.7.5 Water clogging 80 3.8 Surface water management 81 3.8.1 Key component of a SWMP 82 3.9 Groundwater 83 3.9.1 Groundwater hydrology (hydrogeology) 84 3.9.2 Fundamentals concepts 85 3.9.3 Aquifer and confining beds 85 3.9.4 Groundwater system 95 3.9.5 Essential studies in groundwater 96 3.9.6 Relation between groundwater withdrawal and stream flow 98 3.9.7 Groundwater withdrawal in the recharging zone 100 3.9.8 Hydrogeological investigation 100 3.9.5 Groundwater management 103 3.10 Conclusion 103 Notes 106 Bibliography 106 4 Corporate Water Stewardship 109 4.1 Introduction 109 4.2 Why water stewardship? 110 4.2.1 Partnership development 111 4.2.2 Improve efficiency 111 4.2.3 Public acceptance 112 4.2.4 Incentives 112 4.2.5 Balancing risk and economic performance 113 4.2.6 Reinforces communication 113 4.3 Aspects of water stewardship 116 4.3.1 Legal aspect 116 4.3.2 Environmental aspect 117 4.3.3 Social aspect 117 4.3.4 Technological aspect 117 4.3.5 Economic aspect 119 4.4 Challenges in water stewardship 119 4.4.1 Legal challenges 119 4.4.2 Challenges in the value chain 120 4.4.3 Watershed Challenges 121 4.4.4 Social challenges 122 4.4.5 Market challenges 124 4.5 Developing a corporate strategy in water stewardship 125 4.5.1 Understand and recognise sustainability 126 4.5.2 Develop an engagement framework 126 4.5.3 Identification of stakeholders 126 4.5.4 Engagement risks 127 4.5.5 Collective action framework 127 4.6 Goals and commitments 129 4.7 Establish systems and processes 132 4.8 Opportunities in water stewardship 132 4.8.1 Management improvement 132 4.8.2 Knowledge asset development 133 4.8.3 Investment 133 4.8.4 Developing information and database 133 4.8.5 Human resource development 136 4.9 Water Literacy 138 4.9.1 Definition and concept 138 4.9.2 Water literacy framework 139 4.10 Action programmes under WSI 140 4.10.1 Conduct a water resource assessment 140 4.10.2 Conduct a water footprint analysis 140 4.10.3 Conduct a sustainability analysis 140 4.10.4 Water accounting and disclosure 141 4.10.5 Implement mitigation measures 142 4.11 Outcome of water stewardship initiatives (WSI) 142 4.12 Water stewardship standards 142 4.13 Global organisations for facilitating water stewardship 143 4.14 Water stewardship tools 150 4.15 Case studies 150 4.15.1 Unilever 150 4.15.2 BASF 151 4.15.3 TOM’s of Maine 151 4.15.4 Mars Inc. 151 4.15.5 Nestlé 152 4.15.6 Coca]Cola 152 4.16 Conclusion 153 Bibliography 153 5 Water Governance Framework and Water Acts 158 5.1 Introduction 158 5.2 What is water governance? 159 5.3 Water laws 161 5.4 Tasks of water governance 161 5.5 Challenges in water governance 162 5.6 Legal framework 163 5.7 Institutional framework 164 5.7.1 Ministries 166 5.7.2 Government departments 166 5.7.3 Authorities 167 5.7.4 Institutions 167 5.8 Principles of water governance 167 5.9 Spatial scale of water governance 168 5.10 Hierarchical governance 169 5.11 Cross]cutting authority of governance 170 5.12 Stakeholders engagement in water governance 170 5.13 Functions and functionaries of the water governance 171 5.14 Role of civil society organisations (CSO) 172 5.15 Water governance framework of different countries (case studies) 174 5.15.1 European union water framework directives 174 5.15.2 Water governance in Australia 176 5.15.3 Water governance in Brazil 178 5.15.4 Water governance in Canada 179 5.15.5 Water governance in China 181 5.15.6 Water governance in India 183 5.15.7 Water governance in Indonesia 185 5.15.8 Water governance in Namibia 185 5.15.9 Water governance in South Africa 188 5.16 Conclusion 190 Notes 190 Bibliography 191 6 Water Quality Standards and Water Pollution 195 6.1 Water quality]standards 195 6.1.1 Introduction 195 6.1.2 Quality parameters for drinking water 196 6.1.3 Microbiological contaminants 197 6.1.4 Physical parameters 197 6.1.5 Organic chemical pollutants 197 6.1.6 Parameters indicative of environmental pollution 197 6.1.7 Guidelines for standard quality parameters 202 6.1.8 Water quality requirements of industries 202 6.1.9 Water quality of effluent 205 6.2 Industrial water pollution 210 6.2.1 Definition 210 6.2.2 Direct reasons of water pollution 216 6.2.3 Indirect reasons of pollution 216 6.2.4 Indicators of industrial water pollution 217 6.2.5 Socio economic indicator of water pollution 217 6.2.6 Biological indicators of water pollution 218 6.2.7 Industrial sources of pollution 219 6.2.8 Water pollution from industrial emission 219 6.2.9 Water pollution from industrial effluent 221 6.2.10 Water pollution from solid]waste disposal 222 6.2.11 Impacts of mining on water quality 222 6.2.12 Water pollution potentiality in petrochemical and power industry 222 6.2.13 Groundwater pollution from industrial effluents and leachates 223 6.2.14 Water pollution identifiers 227 6.2.15 Management and control of water pollution 228 6.2.16 Wastewater management 232 6.2.17 Disposal of wastewater 233 6.2.18 Effluent treatment 235 6.2.19 Treatment methods 235 6.2.20 Solid]waste management 238 6.2.21 Management of leachate 241 6.3 Conclusion 241 Notes 241 Bibliography 241 7 Water Abstraction, Purification and Distribution 246 7.1 Overview 246 7.2 Water sourcing by industries 247 7.3 Surface water abstraction 248 7.3.1 Reservoir intake 249 7.3.2 River and lake intakes 251 7.3.3 Impacts of surface water abstraction 252 7.4 Methods of groundwater abstraction 253 7.4.1 Abstraction of baseflow 253 7.4.2 Abstraction of groundwater from aquifer 254 7.4.3 Construction of a tube well 255 7.4.4 Impacts of groundwater abstraction 262 7.5 Water abstraction from the sea 264 7.5.1 Environmental impact of seawater withdrawal 264 7.6 Conveyance system 264 7.6.1 Conveying water from the source to the treatment plant 265 7.7 Water purification 265 7.7.1 Primary screening 267 7.7.2 Clarification 267 7.7.3 Disinfection 269 7.7.4 Desalination 269 7.7.5 Membrane technologies 270 7.8 Water supply and distribution 274 7.8.1 Pipes 275 7.8.2 Storage system 275 7.9 Water delivery and distribution software 277 7.9.1 Overview 278 7.9.2 Capabilities 278 7.9.3 Applications 279 7.10 Conclusion 280 Bibliography 280 8 Water Resource Assessment 282 8.1 Introduction 282 8.2 Water resource assessment tools 284 8.3 General scenario 286 8.4 WRA basics 286 8.4.1 Conceptual and policy framework 286 8.4.2 Defining a research agenda 288 8.4.3 Defining the physical boundary 288 8.5 WRA data generation 289 8.5.1 Secondary data collection 289 8.5.2 Primary data generation 290 8.5.3 Biophysical data 290 8.5.4 Hydrometeorological data 294 8.5.5 Data table 295 8.5.6 Hydrogeological data 295 8.5.7 Socioeconomic data 297 8.5.8 Water use and discharge 298 8.6 Water balance 298 8.7 Estimation of surface runoff 299 8.7.1 Khosla’s Formula 301 8.7.2 Estimation of rainfall runoff by SCS curve number (CN) method 301 8.7.3 Runoff calculation 304 8.8 Estimation of stream discharge 308 8.8.1 Volumetric gauging 308 8.8.2 Float gauging 308 8.8.3 Current metering 308 8.9 Estimation of renewable groundwater resource 309 8.9.1 Water level fluctuation method 309 8.9.2 Rainfall infiltration method 311 8.9.3 Soil water balance method 311 8.10 Estimation of pond/reservoir storage volume 312 8.10.1 Area calculation irregularly shaped ponds 312 8.10.2 Pond depth and volume estimation 313 8.11 Estimation of source]water quality 313 8.11.1 Water sampling 314 8.11.2 Water analysis 316 8.12 Aquifer test 316 8.12.1 Field procedures 317 8.12.2 Test procedures 317 8.12.3 Pumping test data reduction and presentation 320 8.12.4 Analysis of test results 320 8.12.5 Calculations and aquifer test results 321 8.13 Build understanding of key catchment processes and interaction 321 8.14 Long]term simulation of catchment behaviour 321 8.15 Assessment of sustainable and exploitable water over assessment period 321 8.16 Presentation of water resource assessment 322 8.17 Conclusion 322 Note 323 Bibliography 323 9 Corporate Water Accounting and Disclosure 325 9.1 The context 325 9.1.1 Water Risk 325 9.1.2 Water stress 327 9.1.3 Water intensity 328 9.2 Methods of assessing water risk 328 9.2.1 Water risk assessment tools 328 9.2.2 Data generation and internal assessment 332 9.3 Water profiling 332 9.3.1 Water profile of the basin 332 9.3.2 Benefit of a watershed profile 333 9.3.3 Water profile of a company 334 9.3.4 Water balance calculation 335 9.3.5 Impact assessment 337 9.4 Water footprint 338 9.4.1 The relevance of WFA to industry 341 9.4.2 Virtual water chain 342 9.4.3 Assessment of green water footprint 342 9.4.4 Assessment of blue water footprint 343 9.4.5 Assessment of grey water footprint (GWF) 344 9.4.6 Assessment of business water footprint (BWF) 345 9.4.7 Life cycle–based assessment 351 9.4.8 Application of water footprint assessment 352 9.4.9 Benefits of WFA 352 9.4.10 Water footprint assessment as a framework for corporate water sustainability 353 9.4.11 International standards of water footprint assessment 355 9.4.12 Case studies 355 9.5 Industrial response to WF assessment 356 9.6 Water disclosure document 356 9.7 Benefits of water disclosure 357 9.8 Conclusion 357 Notes 358 Bibliography 358 10 Detection of Water Loss and Methods of Water Conservation in Industries 361 10.1 Overview 361 10.2 Getting started: Develop a water conservation strategy 362 10.3 Detection of overuse 363 10.3.1 Benchmarking 363 10.4 Water audit 364 10.4.1 Fundamentals of water audit 364 10.4.2 Benefits of water audit 365 10.4.3 Scopes and objectives of water audit 366 10.4.4 Human resource requirements for water audit 366 10.4.5 Corporate process in water audit 367 10.4.6 Water audit processes 368 10.4.7 Water audit software 376 10.4.8 Industrial response to water audit report 380 10.4.9 Real loss management 382 10.5 Methods of water conservation 382 10.5.1 Water use management 382 10.5.2 Demand management 383 10.5.3 Changing the water use behaviour 384 10.5.4 Water use assessment 384 10.5.5 Reduced consumption and water loss 384 10.5.6 Reuse and recycle 385 10.5.7 Zero liquid discharge plants 385 10.6 Water saving in agriculture industries 386 10.6.1 Soil moisture sensors 386 10.6.2 Rain sensors 386 10.6.3 Drip/micro–irrigation 387 10.6.4 Sprinkler heads 387 10.6.5 Centre pivot irrigation 387 10.7 Rainwater harvesting 388 10.7.1 Introduction 388 10.7.2 Regulations and guidelines 389 10.7.3 Why industries should take up RWH 390 10.7.4 Components of RWH 391 10.7.5 Rainwater harvesting potential 396 10.7.6 Artificial recharge of groundwater 398 10.7.7 Surface runoff harvesting 401 10.7.8 Issues in RWH 403 10.7.9 Maintenance of RWH system 403 10.7.10 Constraints in adopting a rainwater harvesting system 403 10.7.11 Promotion and further development of rainwater utilisation 404 10.7.12 Example of an industrial RWH 405 10.8 Conclusion 406 Bibliography 407 11 Corporate Social Responsibility: Way Ahead in Water and Human Rights 409 11.1 Introduction 409 11.2 Public policy on CSR 410 11.3 CSR policy of corporations 412 11.4 Addressing water in CSR 413 11.4.1 Water security 413 11.4.2 Drinking water and sanitation 413 11.4.3 Ecological development 414 11.5 CSR management framework 414 11.5.1 Policy 415 11.5.2 Procedure 415 11.5.3 Institutional arrangement 416 11.5.4 Partnership and stakeholders’ engagement 416 11.5.5 Reporting 417 11.6 CSR initiatives in the water sector 417 11.7 International standards and guidelines 418 11.8 Case studies 420 11.8.1 Coca]Cola 420 11.8.2 Nike 420 11.8.3 Swiss Re Group 420 11.8.4 Molson Coors 420 11.8.5 Levi Strauss & Co 421 11.9 Future of CSR 421 11.10 Conclusion 422 Note 422 Bibliography 423 Glossary 425 Annexure 444 Index 446

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe social, cultural and physical entanglement of attire with status, aspiration and livelihood is vividly articulated in this rich discourse. Drawing on the work of great poets and writers including Clare and Hardy, the reader is drawn into a reflection on the relational aspects of being human in a more than human world. * Dilys Williams, Centre for Sustainable Fashion, UK *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Introduction 1. The Hidden Language of Clothing Nursery Rhymes, Fabric and Clothing Rhymes about Clothing and Class Rhymes with an Advisory or Cautionary (Clothing) Theme Rhymes about Clothing Poverty 2. From Democratisation to Fast Fashion Technological Change and the Cotton Industry Developments in the Making and Retailing of Ready-made Clothing Adoption of the Sewing Machine Retailing Revolution (I) The Democratisation of Shoe Production Retailing Revolution (II) Democratising Colour 3. Sustainability and Clothing in Context The Emergence of Fashion The Road to Fast Fashion The Backlash Against Fast Fashion The Fabric of Fashion Conundrum Transparency on the Label The Use of Fur and Feathers 4. The Human Factor: Clothing, Growth and Alternative Economic Paradigms ‘Sweating’ and the Fight for a Minimum Wage The Move to Outsourcing The ’Economics’ of Fast Fashion 5. Clothing, Nature and the Environment Clothing in Pastoral Narratives Nature Fights Back Nature and the Arts and Crafts Movement 6. Philosophies of Dress Oscar Wilde: The Philosophy of Dress Mary Eliza Haweis; The Art of Dress Eric Gill: Clothes Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisOil and coal have built our civilization, created our wealth, and enriched the lives of billions. Yet, their rising costs to our security, economy, health, and environment now outweigh their benefits. Moreover, that long-awaited energy tipping point—where alternatives work better than oil and coal and compete purely on cost—is no longer decades in the future. It is here and now. And it is the fulcrum of economic transformation. A global clean-energy race has emerged with astounding speed. The ability to operate without fossil fuels will define winners and losers in business—and among nations. In Reinventing Fire, Amory Lovins and Rocky Mountain Institute offer a new vision to revitalize business models, end-run Washington gridlock, and win the clean-energy race—not forced by public policy but led by business for enduring profit. This groundbreaking roadmap reveals market-based solutions across the transportation, building, industry, and electricity sectors. It highlights pathways and competitive strategies for a 158%-bigger 2050 U.S. economy that needs no oil, no coal, no nuclear energy, one-third less natural gas, and no new inventions. This transition would cost $5 trillion less than business-as-usual—without counting fossil fuels’ huge hidden costs. It requires no new federal taxes, subsidies, mandates, or laws. The policy innovations needed to unlock and speed it need no Act of Congress. Whether you care most about profits and jobs, national security, health, or environmental stewardship, Reinventing Fire charts a pragmatic course that makes sense and makes money. With clarity and mastery, Lovins and RMI point out the astounding opportunities for enterprises to create the new energy era. Drawing praise from President Bill Clinton, former National Security Advisor Robert McFarlane, and a host of others, Reinventing Fire has piqued the interest of world leaders, business leaders, and political strategists. The paperback will carry a new preface detailing the response from China and beyond.Trade ReviewBook News- Author Lovins, a government consultant on energy, is co-founder and chief scientist of Rocky Mountain Institute, an independent think-tank on the use of natural resources. In this color illustrated book for business leaders and others, Lovins predicts that if businesses start now to adopt currently available alternative energy technologies at normal rates of return, the US can realistically stop using oil and coal by 2050, for a savings of $5 trillion. The author argues that because the necessary legislation and public policy are already in place for the transition to clean power, the transition can come about through market-based innovation across many different industries. After explaining the true costs of oil and coal, the book focuses on transportation, building design, improvements in industry energy efficiency, and carbon-free electricity generation. The book's reader-friendly layout includes color photos, charts, and case and example boxes on every page, combined with an accessible writing style. While the contributors are all affiliated with Rocky Mountain Institute, the book's content has been reviewed by outside experts as well. A web site offers supporting methodological and technical material.Choice- Energy forms the basis of modern living and is tied to every country's economic, political, social, health, and environmental policies. This well-documented work by energy expert Lovins (cofounder, Rocky Mountain Institute) and RMI staff begins by discussing the growing economic and environmental impact of fossil fuel dependence. Next, separate chapters address four different energy-intensive sectors in the US: transportation, buildings, industry, and electricity. Each chapter includes data on current energy consumption along with ways to change existing patterns (e.g., new designs, renewable sources, more-efficient practices). The concluding chapter ‘Many Choices, One Future,’ looks at the US in 2050: shortened workdays, decreased road traffic, a cleaner atmosphere, and a huge amount of capital formerly wasted on fossil fuels available to address various social challenges. This assumes that the path charted in ‘Reinventing Fire’ is at work. The authors argue that their proposal is economically feasible and would create jobs, positively impact the environment, and enhance the global competitiveness of the US. Among the barriers listed, the resistance of political incumbents and an absence of visionary political leaders committed to these fundamental changes stand out. A must read for anyone who deals with energy, especially decision makers. Summing up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals; general readers.ForeWord Reviews- Reinventing Fire is an engaging and comprehensive introduction to the issues and challenges tied to our nation's energy use. Amory Lovins is a noted authority on energy—especially its efficient use and sustainable supply. In 2009, Time named him among the world's 100 most influential people, and Foreign Policy, one of the 100 top global thinkers. In 1982, Lovins co-founded the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), an independent, nonprofit think tank focused on the ‘efficient and restorative use of resources.’ The team's expertise is evident, as Lovins and fellow RMI researchers outline the current state of energy use, including what they call the nation's "addiction to fossil fuels," and propose an array of transformational solutions. Their long-term view emphasizes smart business strategy over public policy as the route to the ‘new energy era.’ The ‘winners’ in this new era will be those companies, organizations—and even nations—nimble and innovative enough to anticipate and realize the opportunities. Following a review of our energy profile today, the book sets the stage with two contrasting scenarios for energy consumption in 2050, one that is ‘business as usual’ and one that ‘reinvents fire.’ The optimal scenario would reduce overall energy consumption through innovation and efficiency, while increasing use of renewable sources and bringing a multitude of benefits—to the economy and the environment, as well as to our health and national security. The challenges posed by this book are at once inspirational and daunting, but Reinventing Fire makes it clear that facing them with passion and ingenuity is essential to our future prosperity as a people and a nation."Amory and his 'reinventing fire' energy path should be part of the induction packs for all political, financial and business leaders."--John Elkington, The GuardianReinventing Fire shows us that we neither need to freeze in the dark, nor go back to the Stone Age, to ensure a healthy, habitable planet for ourselves and our descendants.--Andy Kerr, Home Power "In crisp and vivid language, Amory Lovins sets out a blueprint for a much-improved future in the generation and use of energy. We can all learn from reading this clear statement from a real expert."--George P. Shultz, former Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury, distinguished fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution, former president of Bechtel"My friend Amory Lovins knows that the most important question of the twenty-first century is the 'how' question-how we turn good ideas into working solutions. Reinventing Fire is a wise, detailed, and comprehensive blueprint for gathering the best existing technologies for energy use and putting them to work right now to create jobs, end our dependence on climate-changing fossil fuels, and unleash the enormous economic potential of the coming energy revolution."--President Bill Clinton"If you wanted to bring America happiness and prosperity, and address unemployment, government gridlock and climate change, and create meaning in a world rife with contradictory views and ideologies, you can do one thing: read Reinventing Fire...and then see to it that it is read by every decision maker in the land. This is a stunning work of enormous dimension. Reinventing Fire outlines an eminently practical path to a durable and meaningful future by reimagining how we use and produce the lifeblood of civilization-energy in its myriad forms."--Paul Hawken, author of Blessed Unrest; co-author, Natural Capitalism"Amory Lovins and his team of extraordinary professionals provide an analytically sound, detailed, compelling plan for transforming our national use of energy-and for saving $5 trillion in the process! Reinventing Fire is a towering work, a page-turning tour de force of compelling wisdom that deserves a permanent place on the desk-nay, in the mind-of whoever holds the chair in the Oval Office."--Robert C. McFarlane, national security advisor to President Reagan; co-founder and co-chair of the United States Energy Security Council"America's business leaders have long waited for a practical vision of how innovation and entrepreneurship can drive the shift from fossil fuels to efficiency and renewables. Now, in Reinventing Fire, that profit-led path is here, clear, and compelling."--Gerald D. Hines, founder and chairman, Hines"Reinventing Fire crackles with fresh perspectives and compelling insights about our energy past, present, and future. Drawing on the logic of economics, physics, geology, national security, and just plain common sense, Lovins and his colleagues blaze a trail toward an energy future that is cleaner, cheaper, and safer. A 'must read' book for business leaders, policymakers, environmentalists, academics, and anyone else who cares about our planet's future and our nation's prosperity."--Dan Esty, Director, Center for Business and the Environment at Yale University, and author of Green to Gold"A compelling call for action. From one of the brightest and most practical thinkers in America-straight from the heart, bold advice to America on how to handle energy, reduce the budget deficit, and create millions of jobs. Amory Lovins has written the definitive prescription for the twenty-first century American economy. Take these prescriptions on energy, and the rest of America will do quite nicely in the years ahead. Ignore these recommendations, and we'll find ourselves in a darkening struggle for our prosperity, our future, and our way of life."--Retired General Wesley K. Clark, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Europe"A must-read 'new baseline' analysis for innovators and policy makers."--Bill Joy, partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers; co-founder, Sun Microsystems"A brilliant, thorough, innovative plan for a complete and profitable restructuring over the next four decades of how we use and supply energy for transport, electricity, buildings, and industry. RMI's new fire will transform everything we do, and will especially help us see our way out of the massive problems caused by our dependence on oil and coal."--R. James Woolsey, venture partner, Lux Capital; former director of Central Intelligence; chairman, Foundation for Defense of Democracies

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Book SynopsisFrom tulsi to turmeric, echinacea to elderberry, medicinal herbs are big business — but do they deliver on their healing promise — to those who consume them, those who provide them and the natural world? ‘So deeply honest, sincere, heartful, questioning, and brilliant. . . . [The Business of Botanicals] is an amazing book, that plunges in, and takes a deepening look at those places where people don’t often venture.’ Rosemary Gladstar, author of Rosemary Gladstar’s Medicinal Herbs ‘For those who loved Braiding Sweetgrass, this book is a perfect opportunity to go deeper into understanding the complex and co-evolutionary journey of plants and people.’ Angela McElwee, president and CEO of Gaia Herbs Using herbal medicines to heal the body is an ancient practice, but in the twenty-first century, it is also a worldwide industry. Yet most consumers know very little about where those herbs come from and how they are processed into the many products that fill store shelves. In The Business of Botanicals, author Ann Armbrecht follows their journey from seed to shelf, revealing the inner workings of a complicated industry and raises questions about the ethical and ecological issues of mass production of medicines derived from these healing plants, many of which are imperiled in the wild. This is the first book to explore the interconnected web of the global herb industry and its many stakeholders and is an invaluable resource for conscious consumers who want to better understand the social and environmental impacts of the products they buy.Trade Review“In The Business of Botanicals, Ann Armbrecht brings readers along on a wholly engaging exploration of her questions and hard learnings about whether the healing power of plants can truly make it into the factory-sealed supplement bottles on our grocery shelves. Weaving her personal experiences with careful research about the history of medicinal herbs, Armbrecht explores the booming herbal supplements trade with courage and vulnerability; the journey from wild plant to industrial herb proves to be fraught and perilous. It’s a valuable read and a good read, a rare find in this age of information. Armbrecht is clearly a person and writer who thinks and cares deeply, and she invites her readers to do the same, which is truly a gift.”—Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet“In The Business of Botanicals, Ann Armbrecht establishes herself as gifted storyteller, weaving the practical aspects of the global botanical industry with the lesser explored and more nuanced threads that make up the tapestry of sourcing, producing, and selling herbal products. From Ann’s far-flung travels, the reader gains a rare vantage point of the inner workings of the global herb trade, as she explores the people and places that make the products lining our medicine cabinets possible. The result is a riveting journey, one that tackles hard questions not explored by most: How do we reconcile the roots of colonialism present in the modern herb trade with the benefits we seek to impart through our products? What must businesses do to protect the health of the people and planet supporting our supply chains, placing their needs equal to shareholder return? For those who loved Braiding Sweetgrass, this book is a perfect opportunity to go deeper into understanding the complex and co-evolutionary journey of plants and people in creating the herbal products we love.”—Angela McElwee, president and CEO of Gaia Herbs“The Business of Botanicals is a unique and valuable resource on the exceptional challenges to creating ethical, ecological, and fair herbal products, written from the perspective of a thoughtful expert.”—Ryan Zinn, Regenerative Projects Manager, Dr. Bronner’s“The Business of Botanicals is a chronicle of the modern-day global herb trade, peppered with historical context, anecdotes, and wisdom from modern pioneers of the herb industry whose companies and products remain some of the best on the current market. The quality of the technical information is lovingly translated with practical examples into interesting and relevant guidance for small growers and herb users. And beyond the technical narrative, the author poses philosophical questions about the ethics, authenticity, and sustainability of the modern herb market.”—Cindy Angerhofer, executive fellow of Botanical Research, Aveda Corporation“I read this brilliant book from cover to cover like a story I couldn’t tear myself away from. Ann Armbrecht’s writing flows almost poetically, even as she describes the business of herbs. Like herbs themselves, The Business of Botanicals is rich in colors, scents, and flavors and is rooted in the earth—exquisite and messy, beautiful and dirty all at the same time. Armbrecht takes us on a journey to many corners of the world to visit plant growers and collectors, as well as teachers and conservationists. In the true spirit of inquiry, her journey comes back to the heart, the organ of true perception. If the herbalism we practice is holistic because it considers the whole picture of a patient before formulating a prescription, and the whole plant we use is clearly more than the sum of its constituent parts, so too this book offers a truly holistic perspective. As Armbrecht says, her journey became the medicine these plants offer. . . . That is their promise.”—Anne McIntyre, MAPA, MCPP, fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, author of Dispensing with Tradition and The Ayurveda Bible“The high-quality organic herbs in your teacup, tincture, or supplement did not materialize out of thin air. More than fifty years ago, the seeds of an industry were planted by a few unique and talented individuals—farmers, herbalists, and entrepreneurs who have dedicated their lives to improving planetary, human, and animal well-being. This well-researched and fascinating book tells their stories and lays out a clear path for a healthier sustainable future.”—David Winston, RH (AHG), dean of David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies; founder of Herbal Therapeutics Research Library“This timely book explores the manifold issues facing the supply chain that feeds the US and European herb markets. A profound social reassessment is underway. Ann Armbrecht acknowledges the racist, imperialist roots of the international trade in botanicals and examines the impressive progress being made to transform this legacy of economic oppression. Based on care for the plants and the planet, the evolving supply chain acknowledges the ecology of issues beyond profit. Armbrecht introduces these holistic, ecological perspectives as a sign of great hope for the future and celebrates the rich diversity of people and backgrounds that make the planet’s herbal abundance accessible to the West.”—David Hoffmann, RH (AHG), fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, chief formulator for Traditional Medicinals“Ann Armbrecht brings us the fruits of a passion that drove her to explore the widest reaches of the world’s herbal supply chains. She has looked under the bonnet and found that the engine of herbal healing is in need of repair. Even well-intentioned conflicts of interest in this industry too often get in the way of quality and sustainability. Along with key people she meets, Ann concludes that the answer here, as ever, is about nurturing relationships and supporting the interests of everyone in the herbal web. Everyone who loves herbs needs to read this book!”—Simon Mills, herbal clinician and elder, author of Out of the Earth, coauthor of Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy“The Business of Botanicals is a thoroughly engaging, must-read book for all herbalists, herbal medicine makers, herb growers, and anyone who turns to herbs for their health. I was immediately drawn into the story of botanical medicines and the complexities within each bottle of herbal tincture on store shelves.”—Rosalee de la Forêt, herbalist and author of Alchemy of Herbs, coauthor of Wild Remedies“The Business of Botanicals is a must read for all herbalists who care about the quality and ethical issues that are part and parcel of what has become the enormous global herb industry.”—Dr. Jill Stansbury, ND, author of Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals“Those of us in the botanical industry were once seen as an odd band of naturalist dropouts, growing or picking plants with unpronounceable names for slightly mysterious purposes. Today, herbal medicines are a global phenomenon, but through that surge in popularity, we are loving herbs to death. The Business of Botanicals focuses on the urgent task at hand to be benevolent stewards in how we source, manufacture, and sustain an ever more stressed herb ecosystem. If you love botanicals, please read this book.”—Loren Israelsen, president of the United Natural Products Alliance“Ann Armbrecht writes with deep respect for the essence of plants and their capacity to heal, seeking to reconcile the spirit of botanicals with the realm of brands and tradeshows. Armbrecht’s reverence for nature and emotional honesty animates these pages and elevates this book above a by-the-numbers industry analysis.”—Judith D. Schwartz, author of The Reindeer Chronicles and Water in Plain Sight“Ann Armbrecht is a bright light in the complex business of botanical medicines. She is a pragmatic insider, not an armchair critic, but she also brings a strong sense of ethical wisdom to her book and her work as an advocate who does not dodge the hard questions.”—Gary Paul Nabhan, author of Mesquite and Jesus for Farmers and Fishers“Ann Armbrecht’s engaging book provides perceptive and important insights into what is too often an invisible trade despite its immense importance to the livelihoods, traditions, and interests of a great many people around the world.”—Steven Broad, executive director of TRAFFIC and member of the Board of the FairWild Foundation“A vastly important and enlightening dive into the complexities of the botanical industry that is a must read for conscious consumers and industry professionals alike. Ann Armbrecht tackles the issues of sustainability, quality, livelihoods, and traditional knowledge with so much heart and honesty that you feel as if you’ve taken the journey with her.”—Erin Smith, director of Herbal Science & Research, Banyan Botanicals; co-chair of the Sustainability Committee at the American Herbal Products Association“This well-written and well-researched book provides fascinating and important insights into how herbal remedies make it into our homes. Ann Armbrecht’s passion for the subject shines through as she takes readers on an illuminating journey through the highs and lows, the joys and challenges, the magic and hard commerce present in the herbal medicine trade. Reading almost like a travelogue, The Business of Botanicals chronicles her visits to farms, wild-collection sites, and factories around several continents, introducing some of the key characters and companies in the industry along the way.”—Susan Curtis, director of Natural Health, Neal’s Yard RemediesForeword Reviews— "Thoughtful and compelling. . . The Business of Botanicals is an insightful, impassioned study of the herbal supplements industry and the challenges of producing its goods in a socially responsible way. . . . Representing hundreds of interviews with people at all levels of the supply chain. . .the book is a commanding plea that people engage in ‘conscious capitalism. ‘"

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