Thursday, December 8, 2016

book cover



The book cover is simple, but my picture of entrepreneurs and their families eagerly getting off a boat into america emphasizes that immigration was one of the main factors contributing to the industrial age. The body text identifies the other main factors contributing to the growth of american industry that were not shown through the cover photo.  The thought of Changing America Forever in the title draws the reader in and appeals to them by showing how this time in American History will never be forgotten and still continues to effect people today. It expresses the idea that if the industrial age had never happened, almost every aspect of their lives would be different in some way.

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Nike Research

Nike is working to minimize their environmental impact on society, transform manufacturing and unleash human potential. Their goals began when media communication began to spread the word about big companies like Nike using excess materials, leaving a large carbon footprint, and not always maintaining labor and environmental practices. They evaluate factory performance, including labor and environmental practices. Nike focused on eliminating waste through more efficient product design and manufacturing technologies, They have also cut their energy usage in half in the past 8 years by transitioning into the use of renewable energy sources, reducing their water usage, and implementing a standard for chemicals used throughout production. they are also fostering a workplace that is increasingly diverse and inclusive.