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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: TermProject arg2NC 121108, We should look for approaches that leverage nature positively rather than depleting it therefore, MP We will pursue Natural Capitalism, In nature, nothing goes to waste. Ensure that every output of your manufacturing pro- cesses is composted into useful natural re- sources or recycled for further production. You'll preserve ecosystems while eliminating the cost of waste disposal. Example Interface invented a new floor-covering material, Solenium, which can be com- pletely recycled into the identical floor product, reducign landfill waste. Solenium lasts four times longer and uses 40% less material than ordinary carpets. It's toxin-free and stainproof, resists mildew growth, and is easily cleaned with water. Between 1994 and 1998, Interface's revenues rose by $200 million. Of those revenues, $67 million has been attributed to the company's de- creased waste., We will adopt a set of strategies that will transform their approach to business There are four key strategies in an economy of NATURAL CAPITALISM Imitate Biological Production Models, We will pursue Natural Capitalism therefore, MP We will adopt a set of strategies that will transform their approach to business, Waste Not supports In its new Shanghai carpet factory, Interface redesigned their process for pumping liquids by using fatter-than-usual pipes, which created less friction than thin pipes do. The move cut power requirements by 92%. The new system also cost less to build, involved no new technology, and worked better than traditional systems in all respects., Making the World supports Interface invented a new floor-covering material, Solenium, which can be com- pletely recycled into the identical floor product, reducign landfill waste. Solenium lasts four times longer and uses 40% less material than ordinary carpets. It's toxin-free and stainproof, resists mildew growth, and is easily cleaned with water. Between 1994 and 1998, Interface's revenues rose by $200 million. Of those revenues, $67 million has been attributed to the company's de- creased waste., If we pursue Natural Capitalism, we will adopt a set of strategies that will transform our approach to business therefore, MP We will adopt a set of strategies that will transform their approach to business, Increase Natural Resources Productivity Explained as Develop dramatically more efficient production processes that stretch natural resources - energy, minerals, water, forests - 5, 10, even 100 times further than they go today. You'll ensure that these resources pay for them- selves over time. and you may save on initial capital investments., Develop dramatically more efficient production processes that stretch natural resources - energy, minerals, water, forests - 5, 10, even 100 times further than they go today. You'll ensure that these resources pay for them- selves over time. and you may save on initial capital investments. Example In its new Shanghai carpet factory, Interface redesigned their process for pumping liquids by using fatter-than-usual pipes, which created less friction than thin pipes do. The move cut power requirements by 92%. The new system also cost less to build, involved no new technology, and worked better than traditional systems in all respects., Building Blocks supports Interface invented a new floor-covering material, Solenium, which can be com- pletely recycled into the identical floor product, reducign landfill waste. Solenium lasts four times longer and uses 40% less material than ordinary carpets. It's toxin-free and stainproof, resists mildew growth, and is easily cleaned with water. Between 1994 and 1998, Interface's revenues rose by $200 million. Of those revenues, $67 million has been attributed to the company's de- creased waste., Leveraging Markets and People will be estremely important what it will take If we pursue Natural Capitalism, we will adopt a set of strategies that will transform our approach to business, we want business strategies that work independently from governmental interventions. market/based therefore, MP We should look for approaches that leverage nature positively rather than depleting it, We will adopt a set of strategies that will transform their approach to business There are four key strategies in an economy of NATURAL CAPITALISM Increase Natural Resources Productivity, Change Existing Business Model Explained as Your customers don't necessarily need to own your products. Often they merely need to be able to use them. Therefore, consider shifting your business model from selling products to providing services., We will adopt a set of strategies that will transform their approach to business There are four key strategies in an economy of NATURAL CAPITALISM Change Existing Business Model, Our current system of capitalism is driving depletion of natural resources faster than natural systems can replenish them therefore, MP We must seek alternative ways for doing business, We will adopt a set of strategies that will transform their approach to business There are four key strategies in an economy of NATURAL CAPITALISM Reinvest in Natural Capital, Human Capitalism supports Leveraging Markets and People will be estremely important, Reinvest in restoring, sustaining, and expanding your natural habitat and biological resource base. You'll gain a public reputation for envi- ronmental responsibility - which translates into profita Example Engineering company Living Technolo- gies has developed a system that uses linked tanks of bacteria, algae, and plants to turn sewage into clean water. Its approach yields cleaner water at a re- duced cost, with no toxicity or odor (making it compatible with the company's residential neighborhood)., If our current system of capitalism is driving depletion of natural resources faster than natural systems can replenish them, then we must seek alternatives ways of doing business therefore, MP We must seek alternative ways for doing business