Help me understand
Tucker Mendoza.
Group Manager @ Spill Response Association | Emergency Oil Response Training
As we strive for next-generation protection and sustainability, it’s surprising to see that many of our flood protection methods remain rooted in practices from a century ago. Despite the availability of innovative solutions, we continue to rely on outdated techniques that not only consume significant resources but also contribute to environmental waste.
The Ongoing Dependence on Traditional Methods
Our current flood protection systems heavily rely on:
Waste Management and Environmental Impact
The waste generated by these traditional methods poses significant challenges:
The logistics and costs associated with these methods are considerable:
Aligning with ESG Principles
Traditional flood protection methods often fall short of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles due to:
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Innovative Alternatives: A More Sustainable Approach
In contrast, solutions like Rapid H2O offer a modern, efficient alternative:
The Case for Adopting Next-Generation Solutions
Given the environmental and economic drawbacks of traditional methods, it’s crucial to consider why we haven’t yet adopted more sustainable solutions like Rapid H2O. These modern systems provide effective flood protection with minimal impact on resources and the environment.
The transition to innovative technologies is essential for aligning with modern ESG standards and achieving true sustainability in flood management. Embracing these next-generation solutions not only improves efficiency but also supports our commitment to environmental stewardship.
Tucker J Mendoza
SpillWarrior
President of Innovative Global Products Inc
6 个月In a recent UN report they stated that with every $1 spent on disaster preparedness like flooding up to $15 can be saved. The other great value added benefit of Rapid-H20 is that it is a multi-use tool that can be used for everything from floods, fires, oli spills, chemical spills to waste management making it the perfect long term investment.
Business Owner at Ark Flood and Dam Resources
6 个月Good question(s) Tucker. I think it's (on average) a byproduct of decision making, and access to funding being in separate silos. Now, my experience is in Canada, and things could be even more dysfunctional here than the US, but the evidence suggests that in broad strokes, the issue is more or less the same on both sides of 49. Essentially, mitigation planning starts at the local level, as it should, but this is the same level of governance where it's rarely politically beneficial to spend meaningful capital on the kinds of mitigation tools you and I sell. The federal gov't doesn't buy these things, and local levels of gov't have limited funds which are easily consumed by the long list of needs that are certain to require funding, making it hard to allocate $ for something that has 1% chance of happening. If they buy a few bales of sandbags the local admin can say they have done something that is easy on the budget, and makes it look like they tried. That matters! The balance of the strategy is mostly hope. Your arguement is solid, but the present political/financial recipe basically guarantees a poor outcome. Until the mayors house floods, so be it.
President of Innovative Global Products Inc
6 个月Excellent article Tucker Mendoza.