• 제목/요약/키워드: Green health industry

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강원도형 녹색건강산업 특화분야의 발전 방안 (A Study on Development Strategy of Green Health Industry Specialized fields in Gangwon-do Privince)

  • 최은미;지계웅;한진영
    • 한국병원경영학회지
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    • 제16권4호
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    • pp.85-110
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    • 2011
  • As Gangwon-do Province needs an environmental-friendly alternative tourism according to low carbon green growth, this study analyzes specialized fields in green health industry, selects seven specialized fields in green health industry that is fit to Gangwon-do Province, and suggests a development strategy by conducting recognition surveys on preference and impotence of the specialized fields. Surveys and interviews are conducted of 106 students at Green Health Industry Education Center which is operating by Kwandong University and 84 persons who work at medical institutions and tourism related companies in Ganwondo. The surveys and interviews were completed from November 5 to November 19 in 2010, determined factors through a factor analysis when they have many questions, and analyzed by using SPSS 14.0. Out of the seven specialized fields, rest & recuperation field is highly recognized. In order to have competitive edge compared to other self-governing provinces, Ganwon-do Province should prioritize rest and recuperation field. A healthcare program in the green health industry specific to Ganwon-do Province includes hot springs and spa programs as a priority. Gangwon-do's hot springs are deemed to be competitive resources as global medical tourists prefer spa and sauna healthcare programs, while the province promotes its spring resources and builds medical tourism infrastructures. Gangwon-do Province can promote a medical tourism industry that is well suitable for the strength and characteristics of the province. It might pursue oriental medicine therapy tourism, which is related to a recuperating medical service that uses both oriental and western medicine. It can also run such programs as forest bathing (oxygen road), spring and spa, and sea water treatment, which are the specialized fields in green health industry with respect to recreation and healthcare.

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녹색건강산업의 인력양성 발전방안에 관한 연구 (A Study on the Strategy to Develop Human Resources in the Green Health Industry)

  • 한진영;최은미;지계웅
    • 디지털융복합연구
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    • 제10권4호
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    • pp.297-308
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    • 2012
  • 본 연구는 녹색건강사업 인재양성센터에서 추후 의료 관광업계 종사자가 될 인재교육을 받고 있는 학생그룹(106명)과 녹색건강산업 시장의 수요예측을 위해서 강원도 의료기관 및 관광관련업체에 종사하는 그룹(84명)을 대상으로 하여 2010.11.5 -11. 19까지 설문조사 및 심층인터뷰를 실시하였다. 녹색건강산업이라는 새로운 산업에 대한 생소한 용어에 대해서도 인지도가 낮으므로 지자체의 특성에 따른 의료관광산업에 대한 용어의 정의 및 핵심사업의 구체적인 정보를 공유할 수 있는 시스템 구축이 필요하다. 따라서 녹색건강산업 핵심인력을 1단계로 대학 중심으로 양성할 필요성이 있고, 2단계로, 기존 전문인력 대상으로 의료관광 특화인력을 재교육하여 양성할 수 있도록 정책적 지원도 활성화 되어야 한다.

녹색보험산업의 발전방안에 관한 연구 (A Study on the Improvement Plans of Green Insurance Industry)

  • 한낙현;조성우;김은주
    • 무역상무연구
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    • 제57권
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    • pp.305-331
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    • 2013
  • The purpose of this study aims to the improvement prospect of green insurance industry in Korea. Green insurance includes all classes of general insurance business including unoccupied property insurance and empty building insurance, business insurance, personal insurance, etc. Green policies often cover expensive systems that are not covered under most property policies. The same is true for some underground property, which is also exempted from many property policies. At least insurers already offer products designed to fund rebuilding damaged properties to meet certain environmental and building standards. While the products are in their infancy, insurers and brokers say the huge interest in environmental issues will increase demand. Green buildings that improve energy efficiency and air quality and reduce waste are designed to reduce their effects on the environment and the health of building occupants. Buildings account for 39% of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions, according to the Department of Energy. Insurers say that, as sustainable buildings become more common, green insurance will become more popular and some of its features might become a standard part of property policies.

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Research on the development of green chemistry technology assessment techniques: a material reutilization case

  • Hong, Seokpyo;Ahn, Kilsoo;Kim, Sungjune;Gong, Sungyong
    • Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology
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    • 제30권sup호
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    • pp.2.1-2.11
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    • 2015
  • Objectives This study presents a methodology that enables a quantitative assessment of green chemistry technologies. Methods The study carries out a quantitative evaluation of a particular case of material reutilization by calculating the level of "greenness" i.e., the level of compliance with the principles of green chemistry that was achieved by implementing a green chemistry technology. Results The results indicate that the greenness level was enhanced by 42% compared to the pre-improvement level, thus demonstrating the economic feasibility of green chemistry. Conclusions The assessment technique established in this study will serve as a useful reference for setting the direction of industry-level and government-level technological R&D and for evaluating newly developed technologies, which can greatly contribute toward gaining a competitive advantage in the global market.

Microalgal Biotechnology: Carotenoid Production by the Green Algae Dunaliella salina

  • Jin, Eon-Seon;Anastasios Melis
    • Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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    • 제8권6호
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    • pp.331-337
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    • 2003
  • Unicellular green algae of the genus Dunaliella thrive in extreme environmental conditions such as high salinity, low pH, high irradiance and subzero temperatures. Species of Dunaliella are well known in the alga biotechnological industry and are employed widely for the production of valuable biochemicals, such as carotenoids. Some strains of Dunaliella are cultivated commercially in large outdoor ponds and are harvested to produce dry algal meals, such as polyunsaturated fatty acids and oils for the health food industry, and coloring agents for the food and cosmetic industries. During the past decade, the advances in molecular biology and biochemistry of microalgae, along with the advances in biotechnology of microalgal mass cultivation, enabled this microalga to become a staple of commercial exploitation. In particular, the advent of molecular biology and mutagenesis in Dunaliella has permitted enhancements in the carotenoids content of this green alga, making it more attractive for biotechnological applications. Accordingly, the present review summarizes the recent developments and advances in biotechnology of carotenoid production in Dunaliella.

Novel green composite material manufactured by extrusion process from recycled polypropylene matrix reinforced with eucalyptus fibres and granite powder

  • Romulo Maziero;Washington M. Cavalcanti;Bruno D. Castro;Claudia V. Campo, Rubio;Luciano M.G. Vieira;Tulio H. Panzera;Juan C. Campos Rubio
    • Advances in materials Research
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    • 제12권2호
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    • pp.119-131
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    • 2023
  • The development of sustainable composites materials, from recycled polymeric materials and waste from the wood industry and stone processing, allows reducing the volume of these by-products, minimizing impacts on health and the environment. Nowadays, Polypropylene (PP) is the most recycled polymer in industry, while the furniture industry has increasingly used timber felled from sustainable forest plantations as a eucalypt. The powder tailing from the ornamental stone extraction and processing industry is commonly disposed of in the environment without previous treatment. Thus, the technological option for the development of composite materials presents itself as a sustainable alternative for processing and manufacturing industries, enabling the development of new materials with special technical features. The results showed that powder granite particles may be incorporated into the polypropylene matrix associated with short eucalyptus fibres forming green hybrid composites with potential application in structural engineering, such as transport and civil construction industries.

페인트 제조 작업자의 6가 크롬 및 실리카 노출평가와 호흡보호구 밀착도 검사 사례 (Case study of Hexavalent Chromium and Silica Exposure Assessment and Respiratory Fit-test for Paint Manufacturing Worker)

  • 이현석;김부욱
    • 한국산업보건학회지
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    • 제31권4호
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    • pp.295-303
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    • 2021
  • Objective: Paint manufacturing industry workers are exposed to various lung cancer carcinogenic substances including hexavalent chromium and crystalline silica. Studies have been conducted on lung cancer in Paint manufacturing industry workers and the concentration of hexavalent chromium in paint industry; however, the concentration of crystalline silica and hexavalent chromium and cases of lung cancer in a single Paint factory has never been reported in Korea. Methods: To determine whether the cancer was related to his work environment, we assessed the level of exposure to carcinogens during pouring and mixing talc and pigment. In addition, a mask fit test was performed for the worker. Results: Analysis of talc and silica bulk powder materials showed that crystalline silica (quartz) was 5% in talc and 100% in silica. The green and yellow pigments contained 87% and 92% of lead chromate, respectively. Our quantitative analysis of pigment powder samples showed that the hexavalent chromium contents quantified in the green and yellow pigment samples were 87% and 92%, respectively. In order to estimate his exposure level of hexavalent chromium, we measured a personal exposure level of hexavalent chromium for a worker in accordance with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health #7605 method. The results showed that the worker was exposed to the high level of hexavalent chromium (0.033 mg m-3). In addition, the talc powder also contained 5% quartz, and the worker's exposure level to respirable quartz exceeded OEL. As a result of the respiratory protection fit test for workers, the overall Fit Factor was '15' when wearing a second-grade mask and '25' when wearing a first-grade mask, significantly lower than the US Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) pass value of "100". Conclusion: Workers who pouring and mixing powder materials such as talc or colored pigments in paint manufacturing company may be exposed to high concentrations of carcinogenic substances. These findings indicate that it is necessary to local ventilation system inspection, safety and health education for employers and workers, and periodically monitoring and manage the working environment.