Analysis Of Malmo

Malmo, Sweden has become the hub of green living and innovation. It is the third largest city and commercial center in Sweden and is continuously redeveloping itself both environmentally and economically. The city itself possesses a variety of assorted ecosystems within it, such as coastal areas, grasslands, woodlands and wetlands. Such variety in ecosystems allows Malmo to become environmentally sustainable more efficiently. The Swedish government has been very proactive in creating new regulations and policies regarding sustainability. The Ministry of Sustainable Development, Sweden National Government stated that: “We must pass on the next generation a Sweden where environmental problems have been solved”. The Swedish government and Malmo city officials have been very progressive and proficient in accomplishing this goal.

Currently, Sweden ranks as one of the top consumers of organic food while also consuming the majority of its energy from renewable sources and paves the way for recycling bottles and cans. Standing as a leader in the green movement, the Swedish government has established technology strategies that are dire for the growth and development of environmental technology companies. Its focus is on stimulating research and innovation in technology in order to create conditions essential for green eco-friendly companies to grow while making it easier to commercialize innovations. Malmo’s most important priority is long-term sustainability; therefore “activities such as the conservation of natural resources and care for the environment, but also a good economic, social, and cultural development… are viewed as a challenge and pro-active initiative which promotes creativity through social, economic and technical innovat...

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... an energy source. A waste management facility, abbreviated as SYSAV was established. Essentially, this facility uses the collection of town wastes and converts it into various energy sources. For example, non-organic waste is burned and then boiled to create a steam resulting in electricity, which can be used in citywide tunnel heating. This type of heating can be used to heat homes all across the city. In addition, organic waste is collected separately and used to fuel automobiles and buses. This innovative way to collect trash and have both environmentally friendly and successful use of it has grasped the attention of other countries. Despite some of the negative repercussions such as some carbon dioxide emissions and high incrimination costs, I believe that the positive outweigh the negatives. In the long run, and for future generations, it is necessary to make