Lecture slides
What is eco-entrepreneurship?
Eco-entrepreneurship is a business approach which concentrates on environment based profitability.
When was the Sanergy founded?
2010
What is the true agenda of the sustainable development?
A. control the world's future B. for businesses to resources be more ethical
C. better economy D. zero landfill
A. control the world's future resources.
Grameen Bank gives small loans to entrepreneurs who are too poor to qualify for traditional bank loans. Is Grameen Bank a social engineer, social constructionist or a social bricoleur?
Social engineer
Who is the founder of Sanergy?
David Auerbach
Define critical reflection!
examine assumptions behind our own values and beliefs that we possess and then questioning them
Eco/social entrepreneurship is about thinking outside the box of just _____
money
How often does Sanergy collect their waste?
Daily
What are the 4 types of CSR Pyramid?
- Philanthropic responsibilities
- Ethical responsibilities
-Legal reponsibilities
- Economic responsibilities
What is the difference between social entrepreneurship and charity?
Charities often fund their good work through donations and fundraising.
Social enterprises often sell products or services, in order to reinvest their profits.
What are the two products that Sanergy converts the wastes into?
Organic fertilizer and Organic insect-based animal foods.
Decoupling = using less resources per GDP + minimizing environmental impacts
4 types of eco - entrepreneurship
1. Ad hoc enviropreneur
2. Ethical Maverick
3. Innovative opportunist
4. Visionary champion
To produce the fertilizer, they co-compost the waste with ________
Sawdust
Describe strong vs Weak sustainability!
Strong : -Pessimistic View
-Econcentric
-Holistic rationality
Weak : -Optimistic
-Anthropocentric
-Economic rationality