Promoting Sustainability with Plantable Greeting Cards
School
Foreign Trade University**We aren't endorsed by this school
Course
MGMT 399
Subject
Management
Date
Dec 10, 2024
Pages
2
Uploaded by MagistrateIbisMaster1214
1.1 Introduction●Core team:4 students from Foreign Trade University dedicated to promoting sustainable practices through eco-friendly solutions.●Project name: "Thiệp Nảy Mầm - Leaf It Here"●Brief information: Thiệp Nảy Mầm focuses on creating and selling plantable seed paper greeting cards. These cards can be planted after use, growing into flowers or herbs, promoting sustainability and reducing waste.●Project duration: 95 days (01/12/2024 - 06/03/2025).●Target participants: Students, environmental activists, stationery enthusiasts, corporate clients seeking eco-friendly options, and sustainability advocates.1.2 Problem and Need●Problem: Using conventional greeting cards contributes to environmental degradation and paper waste. The lack of biodegradable or sustainable alternatives exacerbates this issue.●Need:Plantable greeting cards combine environmental responsibility with emotional connection to solve waste management issues. This invention encourages conscious consumerism, waste minimization, and sustainable living.1.3 Alternative Projects1.Local Artist Fair: Organize a fair showcasing the works of local artists, with afocus on promoting green art or supporting charity causes. This project involves selling eco-friendly artworks and crafts while raising awareness aboutenvironmental issues.2.Organizing a Retreat: Plan a retreat to raise awareness about sustainability. This event could include workshops, discussions, and activities focused on personal development, team bonding, and eco-conscious practices.1.4 Project SelectionOur team applied a simplified scoring model to evaluate the three proposed projects based on the following criteria:●Impact and Reach: The ability to engage a wide audience and create a meaningful impact in promoting eco-friendly practices.●Community Engagement: The potential to actively involve the community, fostering participation and collective action in sustainability efforts.
●Sustainability Education: The capacity to equip individuals with knowledge and practical skills to make sustainable and environmentally conscious choices.●Scalability and Longevity: The potential for growth, expansion, and maintaining relevance over time to ensure lasting impact.●Profit Generation: The ability to achieve economic sustainability by covering costs, reinvesting in the project, and generating financial benefits for stakeholders.Project nameLeaf It HereLocal Artist FairOrganize aRetreatCriteriaImportance Weight(A)Score(B)WeightedScore(A)x(B)Score(C)WeightedScore(A)x(C)Score(D)WeightedScore(A)x(D)Impact and Reach5945840735Community Engagement4832936728SustainabilityEducation4936728832Scalability and Longevity3824721618Profit Generation2714612510Total151137123Through a comprehensive and accurate assessment using the simplified scoring model, the "Thiệp Nảy Mầm - Leaf It Here"project achieved the highest score of 151(compared to the score of 137for Local Artist Fair and 123for Organize a Retreat), we can confidently decide to choose the "Thiệp Nảy Mầm - Leaf It Here"project. By focusing on impact and reach, community engagement, sustainability education, scalability and longevity, and profit generation, this project stands out as the most suitable option for our selection. It aligns with our goal of promoting eco-friendly practices and creating a meaningful and lasting impact on sustainability.