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Yard Waste: Do It Right and Make Your Outdoor Space More Beautiful
Knowing what to do with grass clipping, shrub and tree pruning branches, as well as other yard waste materials is a dilemma for most new gardeners. However, these items also contribute to the beauty of your yard. A little thought and planning are all you need to turn these items into valuable compost and fertilizer products that do a much better job than any commercial product you could ever buy. Why Compost Your Yard Waste? All yards produce waste. Well, at least they do if you maintain them. Mowing, pruning and routine plant care causes...
read moreHow Sustainable is Ergonomics Anyway?
Ergonomics, like sustainability has the monumentally difficult task of convincing naysayers that it is real and tangible, and although the rapidly changing world around us makes these two ‘buzz words’ more real than ever, trying to convince those that are not affected by it can be almost impossible. That being said, this article is not out to prove the existence of the deity of eco-living but rather to ask whether this deity is comfortable in Her ergonomic office chair, working at her height adjustable standing desk. Ergonomics has...
read moreDealing with Climate Change: Strategies for Success
Global warming is currently on the minds of many Americans, in part because President Obama highlighted the importance of addressing this issue in his recent inaugural speech. Shortly after the President’s appearance, several MIT researchers, as well as government officials, came together in Massachusetts to talk about how best to handle climate change. Two MIT professors took the lead, focusing the discussion on the impact the rising temperatures could have on the world’s population. The side effects of climate change Most people won’t...
read more6 Must Have Green Products For The Everyday Office
In a world where polar ice caps are melting, sea levels are rising and carbon footprints are getting bigger and bigger, even offices are becoming more eco-friendly and employing green strategies to do their bit for our planet. Some are now full of recyclable office furniture and others incorporate signs that remind employees to turn off all switches when they aren’t in use; all in a bid to reduce their carbon footprint. However, there are a whole host of other, really fun ways you can make your office greener too… 1) The Seven Year...
read moreTop Eco-Friendly Ski Resorts
Skiing is one of the most popular winter sports. However, with the worry about pollution nowadays it also tends to be a bit more difficult to keep the environment clean while enjoying yourself on the slopes. Recently though, certain ski resorts have begun initiating schemes to help reduce the damage done, but not the fun. Kaprun This resort uses renewable solar energy to run its chairlifts rather than other forms of electricity. In addition, it plants trees and grass annually through painstaking, eco-friendly techniques that prevent existing...
read moreTips to help move towards a paperless office
While a completely ‘paperless’ office is not yet a viable option for most businesses around the world, with today’s technology there’s no excuse to not be making an effort to reduce the amount of paper used in the office. One of the easiest ways for offices to be more eco-conscious, and reduce costs, is to limit the amount of paper they use. The systems you put in place to reduce paper usage can also help to increase productivity – so really there’s no excuse to ditch the paper! Use these tips below as a starting point to making...
read moreHow to Choose the Right Irrigation System for Your Lawn
There are quite a few distinct advantages of using a drip system versus a spray irrigation system, particularly in areas that require water conservation. There is far less water lost since drip irrigation systems deliver moisture directly to the roots of plants, and there is less risk of runoff — accidently wasting water on driveways, pathways and roads. Also, a slow and steady flow of water decreases the risk of overwatering, which in turn decreases the risk of plant disease developing. While drip irrigation systems are still favored,...
read moreBounties Of Polyethylene Packaging Bags
Do you know how poly bags can benefit your business? If you are a business owner who wants to attract a large customer base to buy products, then you are the right individual to understand the importance of polyethylene packaging bags. You can use these bags to display your packaged products for your customers. They are an alternative to envelopes and are an excellent way to showcase products in a better way. Using them for wrapping products will benefit your business in many ways. These bags are a preferred choice of many business owners due...
read moreThe Top Five Lowest CO2 Emission Cars
As you will probably know there are standards and measurements that define a car as a high or low emissions vehicle. An LEV (low emission vehicle) is a vehicle which emits under 193 grams per mile of Carbon Dioxide (CO2). CO2 is the pollutant which has the biggest environmental impact other poisonous substances emitted by vehicles include CM (carbon monoxide), sulphur, NOX (nitrous oxide) and HC (hydrocarbons). Apart from LEVs, several other categories exist that further determine vehicle emission levels: SULEV (super low emission car), ZEV...
read moreSending a Green Message with Eco Graphic Design
Graphic design as a profession has evolved quite significantly over the past 10 years or so. With the emergence of the digital sphere and a decreased focus on print design, communication designers have begun asking important questions about where their profession fits within the commercial world. Where is graphic design heading and what does it mean to be a designer in the world of the future? Graphic designers are essentially message-makers. They are commissioned to communicate a message to a particular audience or market. And so they create...
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