Rogat+-+Memo+-+Describing+Practices

Michelle Rogat

Describing Practices - will have to get more information on these practices once research starts at the CC and through interviews


 * will focus on the process of doing an audit for waste, energy use, overall environmental impact - really focus on describing how it is to reflect on and critique the business you are working in, how that affects your position and your peers and the atmosphere at work. If someone outside of the job is doing the audit, then focus how it is for a business to take the information as CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM and change for the better instead of pointing blame or whatever else unproductive might happen
 * the process to getting certified "green" by a consulting organization
 * greenwashing and how it hurts the movement and adds to confusion...
 * look at environmental consulting companies and see what they have to do to keep up with business - for example - addressing rumors about their firms (Lampman)
 * the decision making process in businesses - especially the hospitality industry and what role the impact on environment plays
 * In order for this research to be carried out, I had to pitch to the club committee that it was a good idea for them to get the golf course green certified. I will be interviewing the management and members in the future, and part of the interview will be to ask what made them agree to the research and how my pitch affected their views on the club's role in the environment.