| GLOBAL CHALLENGE |
OPL PRINCIPLE |
OPL GOAL and STRATEGY |
| Climate
change due to human-induced build up of carbon dioxide (CO2)
in the atmosphere |
Zero Carbon |
Achieve net CO2 emissions of
zero from OPL projects
Implement energy efficiency in buildings and infrastructure;
supply energy from on-site renewable sources, topped up by new
off-site renewable supply where necessary. |
| Waste
from discarded products and packaging create a huge disposal
challenge while squandering valuable resources |
Zero Waste |
Eliminate waste flows to landfill and for
incineration
Reduce waste generation through improved design; encourage re-use,
recycling and composting; generate energy from waste cleanly;
eliminate the concept of waste as part of a resource-efficient
society. |
| Travel by car and airplane
can cause climate change, air & noise pollution, and congestion |
Sustainable
Transport |
Reduce reliance on private vehicles and
achieve major reductions of CO2 emissions from transport
Provide transport systems and infrastructure that reduce dependence
on fossil fuel use, e.g., by cars and airplanes. Offset carbon
emissions from air travel and perhaps car travel. |
| Destructive patterns of
resource exploitation and use of non-local materials in construction
and manufacture increase environmental harm and reduce gains
to the local economy |
Local
and
Sustainable Materials |
Transform materials supply to the point
where it has a net positive impact on the environment and local
economy
Where possible, use local, reclaimed, renewable and recycled
materials in construction and products, which minimises transport
emissions, spurs investment in local natural resource stocks
and boosts the local economy. |
| Industrial agriculture
produces food of uncertain quality and harms local ecosystems,
while consumption of non-local food imposes high transport impacts |
Local
and
Sustainable Food |
Transform food supply to the point where
it has a net positive impact on the environment, local economy
and people's well-being
Support local and low impact food production that provides healthy,
quality food while boosting the local economy in an environmentally
beneficial manner; showcase examples of low-impact packaging,
processing and disposal; highlight benefits of a low-impact
diet. |
| Local supplies of freshwater
are often insufficient to meet human needs due to pollution,
disruption of hydrological cycles and depletion of existing
stocks |
Sustainable
Water |
Achieve a positive impact on local water
resources and supply
Implement water use efficiency measures, re-use and recycling;
minimise water extraction and pollution; foster sustainable
water and sewage management in the landscape; restore natural
water cycles. |
| Loss of biodiversity and
habitats due to development in natural areas and overexploitation
of natural resources |
Natural
Habitats
and Wildlife |
Regenerate degraded environments and halt
biodiversity loss
Protect or regenerate existing natural environments and the
habitats they provide to fauna and flora; create new habitats.
|
| Local cultural heritage
is being lost throughout the world due to globalisation, resulting
in a loss of local identity and wisdom |
Culture
and Heritage |
Protect and build on local cultural heritage
and diversity
Celebrate and revive cultural heritage and the sense of local
and regional identity; choose structures and systems that build
on this heritage; foster a new culture of sustainability. |
| Some in the industrialised
world live in relative poverty, while many in the developing
world cannot meet their basic needs from what they produce or
sell |
Equity
and
Fair Trade |
Ensure that the OPL project's impact on
surrounding communities is positive
Promote equity and fair trading relationships to ensure the
OPL community has a beneficial impact on other communities both
locally and globally, notably disadvantaged communities. |
| Rising wealth and greater
health and happiness increasingly diverge, raising questions
about the true basis of well-being and contentment |
Health
and
Happiness |
Increase health and quality of life of OPL
project members and others
Promote healthy lifestyles and physical, mental & spiritual
well-being through well-designed structures and community engagement
measures, as well as by delivering on social and environmental
targets. |
