COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

SECTOR : PROCESSED FOODS & BEVERAEGES

QUALIFICATION : FOOD PROCESSING NC II

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : IMPLEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND

PROCEDURES

MODULE TITLE : IMPLEMENTING ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND

PROCEDURES
 HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

The unit of competency, “Implement Environmental Policies and

Procedures”, is one of the competencies of FOOD PROCESSING NC II, a course
which comprises the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for a TVET trainee to
possess.

The module, Implementing Environmental Policies and Procedures,

covers the knowledge, skills and attitude required in researching general information
on food and beverage cocktails, and sharing in.

In this module, you are required to go through a series of learning activities in

order to complete each learning outcome. In each learning outcome are Information
Sheets, Self-checks, Operation Sheets, Task Sheets, and Job Sheets. Follow and
perform the activities on your own. If you have questions, do not hesitate to ask for
assistance from your facilitator.
Remember to:

 Read information sheet and complete the self-checks.

 Perform the Task Sheets, Operation Sheets, and Job Sheets until you are
confident that your outputs conform to the Performance Criteria Checklists
that follow the said work sheets.
 Submit outputs of the Task Sheets, Operation Sheets, and Job Sheets to your
facilitator for evaluation and recording in the Achievement Chart. Outputs shall
serve as your portfolio during the Institutional Competency Evaluation. When
you feel confident that you have had sufficient practice, ask your trainer to
evaluate you. The results of your assessment will be recorded in your
Achievement Chart and Progress Chart.

You must pass the Institutional Competency Evaluation for this competency
before moving to another competency. A Certificate of Achievement will be awarded
to you after passing the evaluation.

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 FOOD PROCESSING NC II
COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIALS

LIST OF COMMON UNITS OF COMPETENCIES

No. Unit of Competency Module Title Code

1 Apply Food Safety and Applying Food Safety and PFB751210

Sanitation Sanitation

2 Use Standard Measuring Using Standard Measuring PFB751211

Devices / Instruments Devices / Instruments

3 Use Food Processing Tools, Using Food Processing PFB751212

Equipment and Utensils Tools, Equipment and
Utensils

4 Perform Mathematical Performing Mathematical PFB751213

Computation Computation

5 Implement Good Implementing Good PFB751214

Manufacturing Practice Manufacturing Practice
Procedure Procedure

6 Implement Environmental Implementing PFB751215

Policies and Procedures Environmental Policies and
Procedures

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 MODULE CONTENT

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : Implement Environmental Policies and

Procedures

MODULE TITLE : Implementing Environmental Policies and

Procedures

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers skills and attitude required to

implement environmental policies and
procedures when carrying out work
responsibilities

NOMINAL DURATION :

At the end of this module, you MUST be able to:

LO1 - Conduct work in accordance with environmental policies and procedures
LO2 - Participate in improving environmental practices at work
LO3 - Respond to an environmental emergency

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

LO1 - Conduct work in accordance with environmental policies and

procedures
 Immediate work area is routinely checked to ensure compliance with
environmental requirements
 Hazards and unacceptable performance are identified, removed and/or
reported to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures
 Workplace procedures and work instructions are followed
 Where control requirements are not met, incidents are promptly reported
and corrective action is taken
 Measures used to minimize and handle waste are followed
 Environmental data is recorded in required format according to
workplace reporting requirements

LO2 - Participate in improving environmental practices at work

 Processes or conditions which could result in an unacceptable
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 environmental outcome are identified and reported according to
workplace reporting requirements.
 Corrective action is taken in accordance with the environmental
management and emergency response plans as required.
 Contributions are made to participative arrangements for managing
environmental issues in the workplace within workplace procedures and
level of responsibility.
LO3 - Respond to an environmental emergency
 Emergency situations are identified and reported according to
workplace reporting requirements
 Emergency procedures are followed as appropriate to the nature of the
emergency and according to workplace procedures

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LEARNING OUTCOME # 1 Conduct work in accordance with
environmental policies and procedures

CONTENTS:
1. Waste Management

ASSESMENT CRITERIA:
 Immediate work area is routinely checked to ensure compliance with
environmental requirements
 Hazards and unacceptable performance are identified, removed and/or
reported to appropriate personnel according to workplace procedures
 Workplace procedures and work instructions are followed
 Where control requirements are not met, incidents are promptly reported
and corrective action is taken
 Measures used to minimize and handle waste are followed
 Environmental data is recorded in required format according to workplace
reporting requirements

CONDITIONS:
The trainee / student must be provided with the following:
 Workplace location and access to workplace policies
 Materials relevant to the proposed activity and tasks

ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Competency in this unit may be assessed through:

 Interview/questions
 Practical demonstration

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 Learning Experiences
Learning Outcome # 1 - Conduct work in accordance with environmental
policies and procedures
Learning Activities Special Instructions
Read Information Sheet 6.1-1 on Read and understand the information sheet
Waste Management and check yourself by answering the self-
Answer Self-Check 6.1-1 check. You must answer all the questions
(Trainee checks answers against correctly before proceedings to the next
the answer key) activity

Refer to Task sheets, it will help you practice

your skills.

The performance criteria checklist will guide

and help you evaluate your work as you are
practicing your skills.

Evaluate your own performance using the

performance criteria checklist. When you are
ready, present your work to your trainer for
final evaluation and recording.

If you have questions and clarification fell free

to ask your trainer

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 Information Sheet 6.1-1
Waste Management

Introduction

The characteristic activities of waste management include:

a. collection, transport, treatment and disposal of waste,

b. control, monitoring and regulation of the production, collection, transport,
treatment and disposal of waste, and
c. prevention of waste production through in—process modifications, reuse and
recycling.

Waste Disposal

We observe heaps of garbage lying along the roads while passing through a
highway. Open dumping is the most common method of waste disposal in India.

The trash heaps are usually left open to the environment and the elements. These
seldom have a sparse covering which can often attract pests or vermin.

Sometimes, these dumps are subjected to open burning, which can release toxic
fumes and smokes. There have also been instances where enough heat has been
generated to trigger a spontaneous combustion

Sometimes, wastes are illegally dumped into rivers and canals or used to fill land
depressions without proper consultations. These practices cause a lot of problems in
the long run. These can range from the degradation of the soil quality to leaching
toxic chemicals into underground water sources. Therefore, to prevent such
scenarios,  proper waste disposal methods should be adopted.

Methods of Waste Disposal

Garbage accumulation has never been much of a concern in the past, but due to
globalization and industrialization, there is a need for a more efficient waste disposal
method. Following are some of the methods that are used today.

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Landfill

In this process, the waste that cannot be reused or recycled are separated out and
spread as a thin layer in low-lying areas across a city. A layer of soil is added after
each layer of garbage. However, once this process is complete, the area is declared
unfit for construction of buildings for the next 20 years. Instead, it can only be used
as a playground or a park.

Incineration

Incineration is the process of controlled combustion of garbage to reduce it to

incombustible matter such as ash and waste gas. The exhaust gases from this
process may be toxic, hence it is treated before being released into the environment.
This process reduces the volume of waste by 90 per cent and is considered as one
of the most hygienic methods of waste disposal. In some cases, the heat generated
is used to produce electricity. However, some consider this process, not quite
environmentally friendly due to the generation of greenhouse gases such as carbon
dioxide and carbon monoxide.

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Waste Compaction

The waste materials such as cans and plastic bottles are compacted into blocks and
sent for recycling. This process prevents the oxidation of metals and reduces
airspace need, thus making transportation and positioning easy.

Biogas Generation

Biodegradable waste, such as food items, animal waste or organic industrial waste
from food packaging industries are sent to bio-degradation plants. In bio-degradation
plants, they are converted to biogas by degradation with the help of bacteria, fungi,
or other microbes. Here, the organic matter serves as food for the micro-organisms.
The degradation can happen aerobically (with oxygen) or anaerobically (without
oxygen). Biogas is generated as a result of this process, which is used as fuel, and
the residue is used as manure.

Composting

All organic materials decompose with time. Food scraps, yard waste, etc., make up
for one of the major organic wastes we throw every day. The process of composting
starts with these organic wastes being buried under layers of soil and then, are left to
decay under the action of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi.

This results in the formation of nutrient-rich manure. Also, this process ensures that
the nutrients are replenished in the soil. Besides enriching the soil, composting also
increases the water retention capacity. In agriculture, it is the best alternative to
chemical fertilizers.

Vermicomposting

Vermicomposting is the process of using worms for the degradation of organic

matter into nutrient-rich manure. Worms consume and digest the organic matter. The
by-products of digestion which are excreted out by the worms make the soil nutrient-
rich, thus enhancing the growth of bacteria and fungi. It is also far more effective
than traditional composting.

THE 5 R'S: REFUSE, REDUCE, REUSE,

REPURPOSE, RECYCLE

RECYCLING IS USUALLY NUMBER

ONE ON OUR LIST, BUT TODAY, IT'S
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According to the 5 R's, four actions should be taken, if possible, prior to
'recycling': refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose,
and then recycle. Incorporating this methodology into your business'
waste reduction and recycling efforts will minimize landfill waste and help
take your recycling program to the next level. In this post, we explain each
of the 5 R's and the benefits of putting them into practice at your business.

 H O W T O A P P L Y T H E 5 R ' S

Applying the 5 R's to your business' waste management and recycling

strategies can positively impact the outcome of your program by
significantly reducing the amount of waste your business generates. In the
5 R's hierarchy, remember to treat recycling as a last resort after
attempting to refuse, reduce, reuse, or repurpose. Before disposing of
your waste, walk through each of these steps in the following order:

 STEP ONE: REFUSE

Refuse: the first element of the 5 R's hierarchy. Learning

to refuse waste can take some practice, but incorporating
this step into your business' strategy is the most effective
way to minimize waste. Talk to your  procurement
team  about refusing to buy wasteful or non-recyclable
products. When working with vendors, refuse unnecessary product
packaging and request reusable or returnable containers. Making smarter
purchasing decisions and setting standards and expectations early in the
process makes it easier for organizations to “refuse” waste in the first
place.

 STEP TWO: REDUCE

Reduce the use of harmful,

wasteful, and non-recyclable
products. Reducing
dependency on these kinds
of products results in less waste materials ending up in landfill and the
associated negative environmental impacts. We recommend always using
the minimum amount required to avoid unnecessary waste. For example,
when printing a document, print double-sided to cut your waste output in
half. Other commonly used items businesses can focus on reducing

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include single-use plastics, plastic packaging , organic waste, and
Styrofoam cups.

 STEP THREE: REUSE

Single-use plastics have created a "throw-away" culture by

normalizing consumer behavior of using materials once and
then throwing them away. The rate at which we consume
plastics has become unimaginable, and the  plastic
crisis  has become one of the world's greatest
environmental challenges. In an effort to  reduce waste, reuse items
throughout the workplace instead of buying new ones. Begin by focusing
on one area of your business at a time, like the break room. Replace all of
the single-use eating utensils, Styrofoam cups, water bottles, and paper
plates with compostable or reusable alternatives. Once you master one
area, prioritize reuse for other products in your facility like packaging
peanuts, printer cartridges, cardboard boxes, food containers, and
rechargeable batteries.

 STEP FOUR: REPURPOSE

For every item that can't be refused, reduced, or reused,

try repurposing it. Many people in the green community
refer to this method as upcycling. You may be surprised
to learn how many common office products serve more
than one purpose. Sometimes it requires using some
creativity, but the possibilities are endless. Try using wasted printer paper
for scrap paper, cardboard boxes for storing supplies, binder clips to hold
power cords and chargers in place, and even mason jars, coffee mugs,
and tin cans for holding pens and pencils. Designate an area of your office
as an Upcycle Station  for collecting and storing supplies. Encourage your
colleagues to add items to the station they no longer need and to check
there before purchasing new supplies. We'd love to hear what products
your business repurposes!

 STEP FIVE: RECYCLE

Last but definitely not least: recycle. Once you've gone

through all of the other R's, recycling is the most
environmentally friendly waste disposal method. If your
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business doesn't already, start collecting cardboard, mixed paper
products, commingled materials (plastics, aluminum, glass) and organics.
Most companies we speak with are surprised by the amount of waste they
reduce by establishing an effective recycling program. Click  here   for a
round-up of the best resources we've created for launching a successful
recycling program.

CLOSING THE LOOP

Which of the 5 R's could your business focus on improving? Think about
your current waste and recycling strategies and then come back here and
let us know what you think! Or ask your coworkers which of the R's they
want to focus on improving individually. Some of the answers may surprise
you. Let us know in the comments, or if you're interested in learning how
RoadRunner can help your business recycle more,  set up a time to
talk  with one of our representatives today.

7 Steps to Shrink Your Trash

Step 1: Reduce

Make less waste in the first place! Buy things that last longer and have little or no
packaging. Buy the big bag of chips and take your servings in reusable containers
(Twelve - 1/2 ounce bags of chips make 9 times as much trash as one six - ounce
bag and may cost twice as much as the bigger bag!) Buy rechargeable alkaline
batteries for your toys, TV control, and boom box. They're less hazardous for the
environment, make less trash, and their higher cost is offset by their longer life.
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Step 2: Reuse

Give items a second, third or fourth life! Many items you normally throw away can be
used again and some items are made to be used over and over. An old tire becomes
a swing. A cool lunch box replaces bags that are thrown away. Toys, video games,
books, and clothes you've outgrown can be sold at garage sales or given to charities.

Step 3: Recycle

You're already separating bottles, jars, cans, and paper products for recycling, and
your community is collecting, processing, and selling them. But are you "closing the
recycling loop" by looking for and buying items made from recycled materials? Most
glass and metal containers are made with some recyclables but for paper or plastic
products, look for the recycling symbol and the words "made with post-consumer
recycled content" on their labels.

Step 4: Compost

Yard waste and food scraps (vegetables -- no meat please) are not garbage --
they're future soil. By composting these items in your backyard, you can make a rich
humus that improves soil, making garden plants grow better. Composting duplicates
natures natural decomposition process in your backyard.

Step 5: Burn trash to make energy

You can't do this, but your local power plant may want to give it a try. Each ton of
solid waste has enough energy in it to equal 70 gallons of gasoline! Many coal-
burning power plants are burning old junk mail, tires, and broken toys to make
electricity. Is yours?

Step 6: Throw it away in a landfill

If you've tried steps one through five and still have some trash left over, than you'll
probably have to put it in a landfill. Landfills are an improvement over the old dumps
of the past. They're a place where trash can be buried in a safe manner with
minimum risk to the environment.

Step 7: Burn without making energy

Incinerating or burning trash without making energy is the last thing we want to do
with our trash. Burning trash at home harms human health and the environment and
is illegal in many parts of Wisconsin. Some communities may operate big
incinerators that burn trash under very strict environmental controls.
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No single step can solve our waste disposal problems. Each option has side effects
that must be considered when we're selecting the best solution to each solid waste
problem.

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Self-Check 6.1-1
Check your mastery in interpretation of plans and details by completing the
tasks below.

Answer the given statement/question:

1. What does waste disposal mean?

2. Name a few methods of waste disposal.

3. How is the solid waste disposed of?

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Answer key 6.1-1
Check your answer with the answer key below. if you fail to get it right, refer
back to corresponding resources until you make it perfect.

1. What does waste disposal mean?

Waste disposal is the method that is employed to destroy or recycle unused, old
or unwanted domestic, agricultural, medical or industrial waste.

2. Name a few methods of waste disposal.

There are many methods of waste disposal, some of which are more effective
than others. These include:

 Landfill
 Incineration
 Waste compaction
 Composting
 Vermicomposting

3. How is the solid waste disposed of?

Solid waste is typically disposed of by the process of incineration – where the
waste materials are heated to very high temperatures and reduced to ash, flue
gas and heat.

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LEARNING OUTCOME # 2 Participate in improving environmental
practices at work

CONTENTS:
1. Environmental practices at work
2. Good environmental practices

ASSESMENT CRITERIA:
 Processes or conditions which could result in an unacceptable
environmental outcome are identified and reported according to workplace
reporting requirements.
 Corrective action is taken in accordance with the environmental
management and emergency response plans as required.
 Contributions are made to participative arrangements for managing
environmental issues in the workplace within workplace procedures and
level of responsibility.

CONDITIONS:
The trainee / student must be provided with the following:
 Workplace location and access to workplace policies
 Materials relevant to the proposed activity and tasks

ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Competency in this unit may be assessed through:

 Oral examination
 Written examination
 Performance test

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 Learning Experiences
Learning Outcome # 2 – Participate in improving environmental practices at
work
Learning Activities Special Instructions
Read Information Sheet 6.2-1 on Read and understand the information sheet
Environmental practices at work and check yourself by answering the self-
Answer Self-Check 6.2-1 check. You must answer all the questions
(Trainee checks answers against correctly before proceedings to the next
the answer key) activity
Read Information Sheet 6.2-2 on
Good environmental practices Refer to Task sheets, it will help you practice
your skills.
Answer Self-Check 6.2-12
(Trainee checks answers against The performance criteria checklist will guide
the answer key) and help you evaluate your work as you are
practicing your skills.

Evaluate your own performance using the

performance criteria checklist. When you are
ready, present your work to your trainer for
final evaluation and recording.

If you have questions and clarification fell free

to ask your trainer

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 Information Sheet 6.2-1
Environmental practices at work

Introduction

Extend your environmental stewardship by encouraging green practices at work.

How can your company serve as a shining example and lead the way
toward environmental sustainability? At Benchmark ESG, we provide ESG software
and sustainability solutions that help our users engage in sustainable business
practices. To get you started, we’ve put together these best practices that your
company can engage in to demonstrate your commitment to the environment and
reduce your carbon footprint. Here are five workplace practices for
better environmental sustainability.  

1. Encourage employees to use public transportation. 

According to an American Public Transportation Association study, a solo commuter

can reduce CO2 emissions by 20 pounds per day by switching to public
transportation. That’s more than 4,800 pounds in a year! Other ways to change up
daily commutes include carpooling, taking a bike or working remotely. And by saving
money normally spent on gas, your employees will feel good about saving the
planet and their budgets.

2. Change to eco-friendly office lighting.

It’s a quick fix that’s as easy as screwing in a lightbulb. LED lighting uses 75% less

energy and doesn’t contain toxic gases like other lighting alternatives. It also lasts 25
times longer and is much cheaper, helping your company save thousands of dollars
on energy bills. 

Besides using LED light bulbs, you can start using smart lighting technologies such
as lighting dimmers and occupancy/motion sensors that can significantly improve
environmental sustainability in the workplace. However, remember that regulating
office lighting doesn’t always have to be tech oriented.

Encourage staff to open the blinds during the daytime, natural lighting is very
beneficial for not just environmental practices, but for staff health and wellbeing.
Another simple sustainable workplace strategy is to turn off the lights when leaving
the office, or when not in use. 
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3. Switch to post-consumer waste (PCW) paper, paper products, and packaging. 

One of the easiest ways to adopt sustainable work practices is by changing the way
you use paper in the office. Paper products and packaging are an inevitable
requirement in any business, especially for manufacturing industries. As you might
know, not every office can go paperless, but you can choose the kind of paper you
use. Recycling is the answer.

Maybe you already recycle paper, but do you use recycled paper? The paper
production industry is the fifth largest energy consumer in the world. PCW recycled
paper uses 45% less energy and produces half the waste of the traditional
papermaking process, reducing overall consumption from production and
consumers.

4. Become involved in your community. 

As big believers in community involvement, the Benchmark ESG team hosts

quarterly events to support and improve the environments in which we live. There
are many ways to become involved, including community cleanup. Initiate within your
organization, leverage the corporate community mindset to incorporate
environmentally sustainable work practices.

Start by educating your business community. Get help from your marketing and HR
teams to hold seminars and webinars to inform your employees why workplace
sustainability matters and what measures they can take for the same. Additionally,
search for sustainability focused events in your area and encourage your team to
join. As a bonus, it’s a great way to bond with colleagues while improving the place
you call home.

5. Perform an energy audit to identify resource and cost savings opportunities. 

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, sealing leaks and cracks at your

workplace can lower heating and cooling costs by 20%. Benchmark ESG’s
Sustainability Prospector tool can help your team identify such problem areas in an
environmental impact discovery process. Benchmark ESG offers an
entire Sustainability & Energy Management 

program to measure and track resource usage, set environmental goals and drive
program improvements. This program has allowed subscribers to identify more than
3,500 reduction projects with cost savings totaling $75 million. When totaled between
Benchmark ESG users, sites could reduce 350,000 metric tons of CO2 uses.

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There are many practical, cost-saving and competitive benefits to going green with
your workplace. Ultimately, the greatest benefit is preserving the planet we call home
for our own generation and for those that follow. At Benchmark ESG, we respect
your company’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability. We
partner with organizations to establish and reduce single site and enterprise-wide
carbon footprints and ensure air, water and waste management compliance.

Improve environmental practices

If you operate a business, it is likely you will also produce waste. Waste can come in
many forms and have negative impacts on the environment and human health.

EPA provides advice and guidance to:

 improve your environmental performance

 increase your productivity
 reduce production costs.

EPA’s advice is focused on:

 conducting a waste assessment

 improving purchasing to reduce waste
 improving storage and inventory management
 conserving energy
 conserving water
 preserving waterways
 keeping waste out of drains
 reducing waste outputs
 reducing risk by improving waste management practices
 improving recording and reporting within your business
 updating systems to improve operations and support staff
 reducing odour and air emissions.

Waste assessments can help you identify and mange waste responsibly and
efficiently.

Improved purchasing practices can reduce the resources you use.

Improved storage can make your site safer. It can minimise risks to health and the
environment.

Conserving energy and water can help to reduce your costs and minimise emissions.

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Improved record keeping and reporting can help you keep track of waste, emissions
and costs. This can help you assess your performance and make positive changes.

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Self-Check 6.2-1
Check your mastery in interpretation of plans and details by completing the
tasks below.
FILL IN THE BLANK:

1. Extend your environmental stewardship by encouraging _________ at work

2. Besides using ___________, you can start using smart lighting technologies such
as lighting dimmers and occupancy/motion sensors that can significantly improve
environmental sustainability in the workplace.

3. One of the easiest ways to adopt sustainable work practices is by changing the
way you use _________ in the office.

4. There are many practical, _________ and ____________ to going green with
your workplace.

5. Waste can come in many forms and have negative impacts on the environment
and human health.

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Answer key 6.2-1
Check your answer with the answer key below. if you fail to get it right, refer
back to corresponding resources until you make it perfect.

1. green practices
2. LED light bulbs
3. paper
4. cost-saving and competitive benefits
5. Waste

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 Information Sheet 6.2-2
Good environmental practices

Introduction

The environmental management criteria of the Foundation for the Social

Promotion of Culture (Social Promotion) are reflected in this Guide of Good
Environmental Practices.

Social Promotion meets all requirements of control and transparency in the exercise
of its mission and has signed the Code of Conduct of NGDOs of the Spanish
NGDOs Coordinator, pledging to promote “a type of development respectful of the
environment. Their actions should not adversely affect the environment and
promote the conservation of the natural surroundings and the sustainable use of
resources”. In addition to complying with current environmental legislation and
ensuring that the Foundation minimises the environmental impacts of the activities
carried out.

Among the “guiding principles” of the Social Promotion activities are:

 A model of development based on the person, with special attention to

education, engine of human wealth and social protagonist.

 A co-responsibility with local partners, maintaining a shared work strategy,

understanding cooperation as an associated and participatory process.

 A professionalised intervention model, materialised in a serious, coherent

and systematic work programme from headquarters and in various countries
of action.

Good Environmental Practices are defined as those actions that seek to reduce
the negative environmental impact caused by activities and processes through
changes and improvements in the organisation and development of actions. The
usefulness of the Good Practices is well proven and lies in its low cost and simplicity
of implementation, as well as the fast results obtained.

Therefore, this Guide of Good Environmental Practices is the agglutinative document

that collects the institutional environmental management criteria of Social
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Promotion, as recommended by the tool of indicators of transparency and good
governance for social action NGOs. The implementation of Good Environmental
Practices is assumed by the Foundation and understood as a whole, committing
itself to continuous improvement in its application. From Social Promotion, this Guide
and its implementation are considered as a tool to improve the transparency,
competitiveness and integral development of the beneficiaries of the activities.

This Guide has been developed in six lines of action, as follows:

 Materials.
 Energy.
 Water.
 Waste.
 Transportation.
 Communications.

1. Materials

The use of products is essential for the daily operation of an organisation. The
Foundation is committed to the purchase, use, maintenance and recycling of
material of lower environmental, social and health impact. In the first place, the
identification of the materials that, directly or indirectly, are used in the office on a
daily or frequent basis. These are the following:

 Desktop: Paper, inks and basic office supplies.

 Furniture: Tables, chairs, shelves, cabinets, separating and decorative

elements.

 Electrical and electronic equipment: Desktop computers, laptops, telephones,

printers, photocopiers, scanners and faxes.

 Cleaning products: Products to clean common areas, individual elements,

kitchen, toilets, floors and windows.

 Air conditioning installations: HW (Hot Water), DHW (Domestic Hot Water),

heating and air conditioning.

 Medical equipment: First aid kit.

 Food: Common products of daily consumption.

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Taking into account the classification, below are established measures of good
environmental practices to be applied:

 Promotion of recycling and reuse practices, promoting a sustainable

environmental management that entails the principle of the 3 “R”: Reduce,
Reuse and Recycle.

 Internal campaigns for awareness-raising among staff, raising awareness of

the importance of responsible and sustainable consumption.

 Work with donors and partners committed to respect the environment.

The Foundation encourages the introduction of environmental criteria in the
activities and projects developed, as well as in the contracts signed with the
donor and beneficiary entities.

 Choose environmentally appropriate materials, with criteria of choice that

consider their environmental impact (for example, organic solvent-free
adhesives or sustainable furniture).

 Aim for the purchase of energy-efficient material (in the case of computers,
printers, photocopiers and fax machines) and rechargeable, reusable or
recyclable products (such as ink cartridges, batteries, etc.).

 Minimise the use of disposable or single use products, prioritising those

that are rechargeable.

 Prioritise the use of environmentally-friendly cleaning products for routine

maintenance and cleaning of the office.

 Choice of products that are free of toxic substances that do not pollute the
atmosphere or water resources and which do not become toxic or dangerous
waste at the end of their useful lives (avoiding organ chlorine materials or
those containing heavy metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic and
others).

 Prioritise the use of recycled paper, with recognised certifications such as

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Der Blause Engel (Blue Angel), Processed
Chlorine Free (PCF), Totally Chlorine Free (TCF) and Heavy Metal Absence.

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  Gradual replacement of materials with a higher environmental impact, to
be replaced by products with an environmental quality certificate (due to their
origin, composition, production processes that are more environmentally
sustainable, waste products or their end-of-life management).

 Optimisation of the current material used and consideration of the life

cycle of the products, following the manufacturer's instructions regarding
conditions of use, dosage, recharge, optimal response times, expiration dates,
etc.

 Verify recycling processes for products and materials prior to purchase.

 Promotion of organic products and foodstuffs, both for daily consumption

in the office by employees at headquarters and in regular meetings with
expatriates, partners and donors.

Product Not recommended Alternative

Filing cabinets and Compound Products made from

folders, covers, materials, PVC recycled paperboard,
dossiers, binding products polypropylene or
material polyethylene

Markers and Single-use product, Other plastics,

ballpoint pens, of PVC, lacquered, recycled plastic,
pencils, highlighters based on organic metal, wood,
solvents rechargeables,
uncoated, aqueous
bases, mechanical
pencils, dry
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 fluorescent pencils

Adhesive bars and Products with Water-based

universal glues organic solvents products,
rechargeable
products

Correction tapes Non-rechargeable Rechargeable

tapes products, recycled
paper products

Adhesive tapes PVC products Polypropylene or

cellulose acetate
products

2. Energy

The need for energy is one of the crucial factors in determining the emission of
greenhouse gases (GHG) and its consequences in phenomena such as global
warming and climate change. For any institution, its daily consumption is essential
when developing its own activities. Its indispensability, impact and use make energy
a key factor in taking action and applying environmental practices that minimise its
effects.

There are two types of energy consumption: direct and indirect. That is, direct
consumption of electricity by lighting and use of electrical and electronic
equipments, and indirect consumption of energy by the use of domestic hot water
(DHW) and the air conditioning of the rooms.

Therefore, from Social Promotion we are committed to implementing and start up a

series of measures of energy efficiency and responsible consumption of
electricity that, ultimately and on a small scale, will reduce emissions and mitigate
the effects of climate change. These dispositions are associated according to the
process of obtaining the energy or according to the form of consumption of the
same:

 Measures to energy production.

 Measures in direct energy consumption.

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  Measures in indirect energy consumption.

 Measures when reforming offices.

Each of the above groups is described below.

Measures to energy production

The following measures of energy efficiency are considered in obtaining them:

 Supporting energy consumption from renewable sources, to meet the

different energy needs of offices. In the current energy market there are
several electric companies that guarantee the 100% renewable origin of the
energy supplied.

 Although the development cooperation sector is excluded from the emissions

trading established by the Kyoto Protocol, we at Social Ppromotion commit to
setting an annual target for energy consumption and, if exceeded, to offset
those CO2 emissions with the flexibility mechanisms established by the
Protocol. All this to help mitigate the effects of climate change.

Measures in direct energy consumption

In our offices there is a direct use of energy by the lighting and the handling of
electronic and electrical equipment. Therefore, some measures to streamline the
consumption of these elements are the following:

 Perform an energy study on the types of contracting, power required, most

advantageous tariff and lighting mechanisms, taking into account the
electrical needs of the office.

 Take advantage of natural lighting and study light needs in the different
areas of the office and work places.

 Turn off lighting in unoccupied spaces, whether in meeting rooms or in

empty offices, or in offices outside working hours.

 Turn off unused electronic equipment, avoiding the “standby” mode.

 To make better use of natural lighting, use light colours on walls, ceilings
and furniture.

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  Promote lighting systems of low consumption and high performance and
efficiency, preferably with a European eco-label.

 Installation of automatic control and regulation equipment, such as

timers or motion detectors in passageways (stairways or lobbies) to turn on
the lights when necessary.

 Set light dimmers of electronic type of hourly control or by presence

detector.

 Keeping lamps, screens and windows clean will increase the brightness
without increasing power.

 Progressively replace low efficient energy electrical and electronic

equipment with more energy-efficient equipment with Energy Star saving
devices (for example, flat-panel monitors, which consume less energy and
emit fewer radiations, and laptops, which are more energy efficient than
tabletops).

Measures in indirect energy consumption

Indirect energy consumption is due to air-conditioning and domestic hot water

production (DHW). The systems of air-conditioning (hot and cold air conditioning) of
the offices are one of the main elements in the energy consumption. Social
Promotion implements the following measures that encourage its streamlining and
efficient consumption:

 Use air-conditioning devices only when necessary and where necessary,

turning off air-conditioning or heating systems in unoccupied spaces.

 Promote the replacement by equipment (of air-conditioning and DHW) of

greater energy efficiency and less environmental impact, preferably of the
class A.

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  Perform operations to improve the operation and periodic reviews of the
entire team, in accordance with current legislation.

 Follow always the operating instructions of the manufacturers and

maintenance technicians, and regularly clean the filters of the installation.

 Zoning of the installations and automation of the air-conditioning

equipment, by means of the use of programmable thermostats and
thermostatic valves in radiators that save energy by setting temperatures at
different time intervals.

 Use air-conditioning equipments in the optimum comfort ranges for

workers, following the current legislation that establishes an operating
temperature in the offices of 23-25°C in summer and 21-23°C in winter
(Royal Decree 1027/2007, by which approves the Regulation of Thermal
Installations in Buildings, RITE).

 Optimise the DHW temperature, complying with current legislation (Royal

Decree 865/2003, which establishes hygienic-sanitary criteria for the
prevention and control of legionellosis).

 Avoid energy dissipation and temperature losses by closing doors and

windows.

Measures when reforming offices

In the case of works or reforms in the offices or the building, Social Promotion will
take into account the following actions:

 Use of highly energy efficient systems, desirably of class A.

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  Encourage the use of boilers with lower emissions of combustion gases.

 Zoning and installation of automatic control and regulation systems.

 Gradual replacement by more energy-efficient computer equipments, ie

flat-screen monitors and laptops.

3. Water

Water resources are indispensable for life, their quantity is limited and, many
regions of the planet, present serious problems of scarcity and water stress. In the
offices, the water consumption is mainly produced in the toilets, communal kitchen
and cleaning of the spaces.

From SOCIAL PROMOTION we are aware of its rational use and we promote the
following measures to seriously encourage their savings and efficient consumption:

 Implementation of saving systems for drinking water consumption in

faucets and toilets, through the installation of timers, diffusers, flow reducers,
counterweights or thermostatic taps.

 Improvement of the insulation of water systems (in storage tanks and hot
water distribution pipes).

 Installation of single-handle faucets in the areas where hot and cold water is
required, this entails savings of 50%.

 Immediately solve possible leaks and water leaks in taps, since a loss of
one drop per second can generate a waste of 30 litres per day, ie 11 cubic
metres per year.

 Awareness-raising of workers to avoid throwing waste in toilet.

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  In offices of shared buildings, demand individualised water metres to
control own consumption.

 Choice of indoor plants with environmental criteria, that favour water

saving and that are adapted to the climatology of the environment.

4. Waste

Waste generated in the office, which is not classified as dangerous, will require a
treatment consisting of collection, transportation, recovery and total or partial
elimination. This waste management process should be carried out without
endangering human health and without using methods that could harm the
environment, taking into account the current legislation (Law 22/2011, of waste and
contaminated soils).

Social Promotion proposes the following practices to be taken into account in the
sustainable management of waste produced in the activities carried out in the office:

 Establish an inventory of waste classes that are generated in the office, to

consecutively design an appropriate selective collection system.

 Establish a selective waste collection system in suitable and

compartmentalised containers: plastic and aluminium containers (yellow
paper), paper and cardboard (blue), glass (green) and organic waste (brown
or black).

 Promote the awareness of employees in the proper separation of waste,

especially produced in the canteen of the office.

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  Bet on the purchase of bulk or compacted products, and opt for materials
with minimum packaging to minimise the volume of waste produced.

 Purchase products and other items that have the identifying symbol of
adhesion to an Integrated Waste Management System, thus guaranteeing
their recycling and subsequent waste recovery.

 Hire authorised entities for waste management, giving preference to

managers who use recycling, reuse, recovery or transformation techniques,
the latter being the destruction by incineration or landfill.

 Reduction of the consumption of subscriptions and publications,

minimising the significant impact on the environment.

 Adequate management of medicines and sanitary material from the first

aid kit, depositing them in SIGRE (Integrated System of Packaging Waste
Management) points of the nearest pharmacy.

5. Transportation

Air pollution is the first environmental cause of death in the European Union and
will become the leading environmental cause of premature mortality in the world in
the coming decades. Urban air pollution (mainly by NO2 and ozone) is a serious
problem in many large cities on the planet and road transport is the major cause of
pollution in the face of the industry (manufacturing or energy production).

Within the transport the private vehicle is the main responsible of the current
situation of the quality of the air, for that reason the direction and the board of
trustees of Social Promotion commit to initiate the following actions:

 Promote the use of alternative energies of low pollution (hybrids) in vehicles

used by the Foundation.

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  Encourage the use of public transport (bus, subway, suburban train) by
workers.

 Support to share the private vehicle among employees.

 Promote the use of the bicycle among employees.

 Support efficient internal driving courses for employees.

6. Communications

The Foundation promotes measures of good environmental practices in relation to

internal and external communication, which is reflected in the following actions:

 Raise awareness of the reduction, when strictly necessary, when printing

emails received or sent.

 Promote a system of internal communications between workers making

use of new technologies (intranet, e-mail, digital signature, social networks,
etc.), minimising the communication printed by paper.

 Encourage external communication through videoconferences, for

meetings, trainings, training sessions, etc., with expatriates, partners, donors
or other entities.

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Decalogue

Finally, the following is the cecalogue of good environmental practices

in daily life promoted by Social Promotion for its workers at
headquarters, expatriates and partners: Decalogue of Good
Environmental Practices in daily life

1 Reduce, reuse and recycle objects and materials as much as

possible

2 Properly separate waste into its corresponding containers

3 Consume the necessary energy, without using up nor wasting

4 Use public transportation, minimise the use of private vehicles

5 Use the objects until the end of its life

6 Minimise noise to the maximum possible, as it causes noise

pollution

7 Commitment to water saving measures

8 Do not use the toilet flush as a landfill to dispose of waste

9 Avoid using aggressive products with the environment

10 Hazardous waste must be managed by an authorised entity

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Self-Check 6.2-2
Check your mastery in interpretation of plans and details by completing the
tasks below.
FILL IN THE BLANK:

1. ___________ meets all requirements of control and transparency in the

exercise of its mission and has signed the Code of Conduct

2. A model of development based on the person, with special attention to

education, engine of human wealth and ____________.

3. A _______________, maintaining a shared work strategy, understanding

cooperation as an associated and participatory process.

4. A _______________, materialised in a serious, coherent and systematic work

programme from headquarters and in various countries of action.

5. ________________ are defined as those actions that seek to reduce the

negative environmental impact caused by activities and processes through
changes and improvements in the organisation and development of actions.

6. Promotion of recycling and reuse practices, promoting a sustainable

environmental management that entails the principle of the 3 “R”:
___________.

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Answer key 6.2-2
Check your answer with the answer key below. if you fail to get it right, refer
back to corresponding resources until you make it perfect.

1. Social Promotion
2. social protagonist
3. co-responsibility with local partners
4. professionalised intervention model
5. Good Environmental Practices
6. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

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LEARNING OUTCOME # 3 Respond to an environmental emergency

CONTENTS:
1. Environmental emergency procedures

ASSESMENT CRITERIA:
 Emergency situations are identified and reported according to workplace
reporting requirements
 Emergency procedures are followed as appropriate to the nature of the
emergency and according to workplace procedures

CONDITIONS:
The trainee / student must be provided with the following:
 Workplace location and access to workplace policies
 Materials relevant to the proposed activity and tasks

ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Competency in this unit may be assessed through:

 Oral examination
 Written examination
 Performance test

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 Learning Experiences
Learning Outcome # 3 – Respond to an environmental emergency
Learning Activities Special Instructions
Read Information Sheet 6.3-1 on Read and understand the information sheet
Environmental emergency and check yourself by answering the self-
procedures check. You must answer all the questions
Answer Self-Check 6.3-1 correctly before proceedings to the next
(Trainee checks answers against activity
the answer key)
Refer to Task sheets, it will help you practice
your skills.

The performance criteria checklist will guide

and help you evaluate your work as you are
practicing your skills.

Evaluate your own performance using the

performance criteria checklist. When you are
ready, present your work to your trainer for
final evaluation and recording.

If you have questions and clarification fell free

to ask your trainer

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 Information Sheet 6.3-1
Environmental emergency procedures

Introduction

An environmental emergency is defined as a "sudden-onset disaster or accident

resulting from natural, technological or human-induced factors, or a combination of
these, that causes or threatens to cause severe environmental damage as well as
loss of human lives and property." (UNEP/GC.22/INF/5, 13 November 2002.)

Following a disaster or conflict, an environmental emergency can occur when

people's health and livelihoods are at risk due to the release of hazardous and
noxious substances, or because of significant damage to the ecosystem. Examples
include fires, oil spills, chemical accidents, toxic waste dumping and groundwater
pollution.

The environmental risks can be acute and life-threatening. According to the

International Disaster Database (EM-DAT), between 2003 and 2013, there were 380
industrial accidents reported, affecting 207 668 people and resulting in over US$22
million in losses. Climate change is having an unprecedented effect on the
occurrence of natural disasters and the associated risk of environmental
emergencies. With climate change already stretching the disaster relief system,
future climate-related emergency events will generate increased and more costly
demands for assistance.

The four phases of emergency management

Since World War II emergency management has focused primarily on preparedness.

Often this involved preparing for enemy attack. Community preparedness for all
disasters requires identifying resources and expertise in advance, and planning how
these can be used in a disaster. However, preparedness is only one phase of
emergency management. Current thinking defines four phases of emergency
management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. There are entire
courses on each of these phases.

The following diagram illustrates the four phases of emergency management.

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The following table briefly describes each of these phases.

The Four Phases of Emergency Management

Mitigation  Includes any activities that prevent an emergency,

reduce the chance of an emergency happening, or
Preventing future reduce the damaging effects of unavoidable
emergencies or emergencies.
minimizing their
effects  Buying flood and fire insurance for your home is a
mitigation activity.

 Mitigation activities take place before and after

emergencies.

Preparedness  Includes plans or preparations made to save lives and

to help response and rescue operations.
Preparing to handle
an emergency  Evacuation plans and stocking food and water are both
examples of preparedness.

 Preparedness activities take place before an

emergency occurs.

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Response  Includes actions taken to save lives and prevent further
property damage in an emergency situation. Response
Responding safely to is putting your preparedness plans into action.
an emergency
 Seeking shelter from a tornado or turning off gas valves
in an earthquake are both response activities.

 Response activities take place during an emergency.

Recovery  Includes actions taken to return to a normal or an even

safer situation following an emergency.
Recovering from an
emergency  Recovery includes getting financial assistance to help
pay for the repairs.

 Recovery activities take place after an emergency.

Mitigation This phase includes any activities that prevent an emergency,

reduce the likelihood of occurrence, or reduce the damaging
effects of unavoidable hazards. Mitigation activities should be
considered long before an emergency.

For example, to mitigate fire in your home, follow safety

standards in selecting building materials, wiring, and
appliances. But, an accident involving fire could happen. To
protect yourself and your animals from the costly burden of
rebuilding after a fire, you should buy fire insurance. These
actions reduce the danger and damaging effects of fire.

Preparedness This phase includes developing plans for what to do, where to
go, or who to call for help before an event occurs; actions that
will improve your chances of successfully dealing with an
emergency. For instance, posting emergency telephone
numbers, holding disaster drills, and installing smoke detectors
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 are all preparedness measures. Other examples include
identifying where you would be able to shelter your animals in a
disaster. You should also consider preparing a disaster kit with
essential supplies for your family and animals.

Response Your safety and well-being in an emergency depend on how

prepared you are and on how you respond to a crisis. By being
able to act responsibly and safely, you will be able to protect
yourself, your family, others around you and your animals.
Taking cover and holding tight in an earthquake, moving to the
basement with your pets in a tornado, and safely leading
horses away from a wildfire are examples of safe response.
These actions can save lives.

Recovery After an emergency and once the immediate danger is over,

your continued safety and well-being will depend on your ability
to cope with rearranging your life and environment. During the
recovery period, you must take care of yourself and your
animals to prevent stress-related illnesses and excessive
financial burdens. During recovery, you should also consider
things to do that would lessen (mitigate) the effects of future
disasters.

What makes Emergency management works when you and your local, State
emergency and Federal government fulfill emergency management
management work? responsibilities. Voluntary organizations also have important
responsibilities during disasters. This next section describes
responsibilities at each of these levels.

Personal Animals owners have the ultimate responsibility for their

responsibilities animals. Community disaster preparedness plans try to
incorporate the care of animals and their owners in their plans,
but plans can only coordinate care — they cannot always
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 provide it. The best way to be prepared is to create a personal
emergency plan that includes provisions to care for your
animals. You can learn how to prepare such a plan from your
local American Red Cross office, your local emergency
management agency and numerous other groups. Some
classes are listed in the appendix. Once you develop your
personal emergency management plan, you may:

 Be prepared to deal with the four phases of most

emergencies;

 Find it much easier to understand the actions of official

emergency managers; and

 Help with the official response.

Local government Local governments make plans and provide resources to

responsibilities protect their citizens from the hazards that threaten their
communities. This is done through mitigation activities,
preparedness plans, response to emergencies, and recovery
operations. Wherever you live within the United States, a
county or municipal agency has been designated as your local
emergency management agency. The local government level is
the most important at which to develop emergency
management plans because local governments serve as the
link between you and the State and Federal agencies in the
emergency management network.

Local law will specify a chain of command in emergencies. It

will spell out who reports to whom. The chief executive officer
or jurisdiction manager is charged with creating effective
emergency services.

The following table lists responsibilities of local governments in

terms of emergency management.

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Self-Check 6.3-1
Check your mastery in interpretation of plans and details by completing the
tasks below.
FILL IN THE BLANK:

1. An ____________ is defined as a "sudden-onset disaster or accident

resulting from natural, technological or human-induced factors, or a
combination of these, that causes or threatens to cause severe environmental
damage as well as loss of human lives and property."

2. The environmental risks can be acute and ____________.

3. _______________ for your home is a mitigation activity.

4. _____________ activities take place before and after emergencies.

5. ____________ take place during an emergency.

6. _____________ take place after an emergency

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Answer key 6.3-1
Check your answer with the answer key below. if you fail to get it right, refer
back to corresponding resources until you make it perfect.

1. environmental emergency 
2. life-threatening
3. Buying flood and fire insurance
4. Mitigation
5. Response activities
6. Recovery activities

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