Graphic design for Sustainability Systems Illustration
ORGANIZATION: Global Green USA
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We're looking for the volunteer to provide a design that includes a "systems perspective."
"Leverage points" are places within a complex system (a corporation, an economy, a living body, a city, an ecosystem) where a small shift in one thing can produce big changes in everything.
Global Green is seeking help from a professional graphic designer to help illustrate:
1) Existing Systems as they currently function and then;
2) Opportunities for change within these systems
Current systems that Global Green is actively working on projects include:
a) How soil is 'used' and moved around in urban and surburan areas (and opportunities and challenges for using compost)
b) Instituting food waste diversion programs in apartment buildings by cities, real estate companies and citizens. This includes logistics as well as outreach and education.
One way to show how systems function is through a a causal loop diagram (CLD). By showing how one action produces a reaction, or what are the elements in the "supply chain" then the system can be better understood and evaluated for how we can transition to a more sustainable system. Causal look diagrams explain the behavior of a system by showing a collection of connected nodes and the feedback loops created by the connections. One or more of the nodes represent the symptoms of the problem. The rest of the nodes are the causal chains causing the problem.
The graphic designer will have the opportunity to learn more about the topic area, and also provide creative input on how the projects are illustrated and communicated.
Current systems that Global Green is actively working on projects include:
a) How soil is 'used' and moved around in urban and surburan areas (and opportunities and challenges for using compost)
b) Instituting food waste diversion programs in apartment buildings by cities, real estate companies and citizens. This includes logistics as well as outreach and education.
As an example of our work, please see the reports and videos below:
Regional Food Scrap Recovery (Northeast)
http://thecorr.org/Regional_Food_Waste_Report_Global_Green_USA.pdf
Multi-Family Food Scrap Diversion (California)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgtz31M78Kk Current systems that Global Green is actively working on projects include:
Global Green will provide the volunteer with draft schematics or causal loop diagrams. The volunteer will have the opportunity to provide comments and input, and create their own unique design from this starting point.
More opportunities with Global Green USA
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Global Green USA
Location:
c/o Global Green USA, 54 W 39th Street, New York, NY 10018, US
Mission Statement
Global Green USA is the American affiliate of Green Cross International. For 25 years, Global Green USA has been a national leader in advancing smart solutions to climate change that improve lives and protect our planet. We create transformative model projects and advance new policies that build sustainable and resilient communities and affordable housing. We help local governments, schools, and public agencies integrate sustainable design, clean energy, and water reduction measures and we help people reduce waste, live better, and act more sustainably today--and in the future.
Description
Global Green has influenced more than $20 billion dollars worth of building construction by encouraging the integration of green building and sustainability practices, and we’ve educated millions of people about climate-friendly solutions through our five annual events, including the green event of the year, our Pre-Oscar Party. Our impact has been felt across the country, particularly in areas affected by disasters such as Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans where we led green rebuilding efforts and continue to provide assistance and resources to local residents.
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
May 2, 2018
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REQUIREMENTS
- 5-15 hours