185 Gadgets And The Environment
Green Living Tips
OCTOBER 22, 2011
We've gone ga-ga for gadgets, but it's come at a high price to our hip pocket and to the environment
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Cyclical Environments
Greentumble
JUNE 26, 2018
Creating a cyclical urban fabric would not only reduce waste, but would also provide a balanced and healthy environment for future generations. This cyclical environment, as opposed to a linear one, does not only bring monetary rewards to the producer of gin, but it also provides a balanced and ethical use of energy, leading to a more nature responsive architectural fabric. Timea is an architecture student with passion for the environment.
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Tires and the environment
Green Living Tips
JUNE 12, 2011
Well over 90% of all tires are made from synthetics - and disposal can be an environmental headache. Even some tire recycling methods are extraordinarily unfriendly to our planet. Learn more about the issues and how you can minimize adding to tire waste (and save some money in the process
Tea and the environment
Green Living Tips
JANUARY 7, 2011
Tea in its various forms is the world's most popular flavored beverage. Learn more about the environmental issues associated with the production of tea
Keep Our Environment Clean
Green Home Blog
APRIL 19, 2012
Keep Our Environment Clean. The convenience of modern life can make it easy to forget how big an impact our lifestyle has on the environment: we can all hop in a car, buy a soda, or do a load of laundry without having to think about where those products come from or where our waste is headed.
Hair products and the environment
Green Living Tips
SEPTEMBER 19, 2012
Hair sprays, waxes, mousse and gels. What's in this stuff that sits on our skin and ultimately ends up down the drain when we wash it out? It can be an environmentally toxic nightmare
Aluminum and the environment
Green Living Tips
OCTOBER 9, 2010
Aluminum is an incredibly useful metal and while it's certainly not in short supply; an often toxic, emissions and energy -intensive process is needed to turn the raw materials into a form we can use; hence the need to recycle every bit of aluminum we can
Leather and the environment
Green Living Tips
APRIL 9, 2009
I'm partial to leather workboots for their sturdiness - in fact, I like a lot of leather products; but aside from humanitarian issues, what effect do our leather purchases have on the environment? Learn more in this article
Chewing Gum And The Environment
Green Living Tips
OCTOBER 9, 2012
Chewing gum? You could well be chewing fossil fuel. Cutting back on chewing or. bubble gum, or being especially careful of how you dispose of it, is just one of. the many little things we can do to reduce our environmental impact
Touchy-feely nonsense like the environment?
Environmental Economics
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Another problem with polling, especially on touchy-feely nonsense like the environment and sustainability is “contingent valuation” – what people say they would sacrifice for X is significantly different from what they are really willing to pay. Usually I'm a big fan of Ironman at Political Calculations. I've
Happy Earth Day? Prices v. the Environment
Environmental Economics
APRIL 22, 2015
Ever wonder whether care for the environment outweighs the incentive power of low prices? "For better or worse, it looks like many hybrid and EV owners are driven more by financial motives rather than a responsibility to the environment," says Edmunds.com Director of Industry Analysis Jessica Caldwell. "Three Wonder no more.
PVC and the environment
Green Living Tips
JANUARY 3, 2010
Polyvinyl Chloride, more commonly known as vinyl, is very versatile and used in all sorts of products; from food packaging to toys to building materials. PVC is one of the most lucrative products of the chemical industry. It's everywhere - and comes with a substantial environmental legacy
5 Ways to Improve the Environment in Your Own Home
Green Prophet
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
The environment of your home is essential. The environment isn’t limited to the inside of your house but includes the exterior as well. From the moment you walk up the driveway to stepping through the front door, decide what kind of environment you want for your home.
Home cleanups help the environment.
Green Living Tips
MARCH 27, 2011
Have you ever stopped to think how much stuff you have? Do you remember exactly what you own? A big cleanup around the home, shed and yard can lighten your environmental impact and save money
Chrome and the environment
Green Living Tips
DECEMBER 19, 2010
The leather and chrome plating industry is about to get some unwanted attention again after new study. from the Environmental Working Group has found carcinogenic hexavalent chromium in the tap water of 31 out of 35 US cities sampled
Toilet chemicals and the environment
Green Living Tips
OCTOBER 21, 2009
In our efforts to create a hygienic domestic environment, we're often killing more than just the bacterial nasties. Our toilets and sewerage treatment systems deal with more than our own waste. Here's some tips for a greener loo
Nuclear power and the environment
Green Living Tips
JULY 3, 2010
Is nuclear energy green - and perhaps the answer to our energy needs? Some advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power
How Virtual Jobs Are Helping the Environment
Green Prophet
AUGUST 26, 2020
If you are among the people who care about the environment, then it’s high time you thought about how your daily work routine affects the environment. How Virtual Jobs Are Helping To Environment. Online Workers Have More Time for The Environment.
Traditional Medicines And The Environment
Green Living Tips
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
Alternative and traditional medicine plays a very important role in human health; but by buying natural preparations, it's not a guarantee the medicine is environmentally friendly.
What are the Best Examples of Technology Helping to Protect the Environment?
Green Prophet
JUNE 21, 2021
While there are huge changes occurring across every industry as people pull together to save the environment, it is technology that could have the greatest impact. On the surface, it isn’t exactly clear how VR can help the environment. Looking out for a future with renewable energy.
Toilet paper and the environment
Green Living Tips
FEBRUARY 28, 2009
The type of toilet paper you choose has a definite impact on the environment; and many toilet paper products have misleading labeling. Millions of trees are destroyed each day to make toilet tissue. Find out how to be more earth friendly when wiping your butt
Sharing for the environment
Green Living Tips
OCTOBER 3, 2009
We purchase so many things for single use - tools, appliances, various gadgets and all this consumption negatively impacts on the environment. Perhaps we need to think back to our childhoods where sharing was an important lesson.
Natural ingredients and the environment
Green Living Tips
OCTOBER 16, 2010
One of the very confusing aspects of going green in relation to product purchases is the use of the term "natural" or "approved". Just because something is natural, it doesn't make it environmentally friendly
Impact of Plastic Bags on the Environment
Greentumble
MAY 7, 2018
us and the environment. Plastic bags continually cause harm to natural environments from the beginning to the end of their life cycle. Plastic bags cause many negative effects for. We use plastic bags out of convenience and ignorance of their seriously negative consequences. Plastic waste affects all types of biomes and organisms. . These consequences can be seen all over the world and are a multinational, worldwide issue that must be addressed.
Get suing for your environment
Green Prophet
JANUARY 2, 2019
The Israeli Parliament, known as the Knesset just passed a new law on January 1, that allows both public and non-profit organizations to file a civil suit against any person or organization that damages the environment in general. Some people, if you are an environment lover, you might wish to support. A landmark law was just passed in Israel this year.
Old medication and the environment
Green Living Tips
MAY 28, 2010
There are so many areas where we can lighten our environmental impact just a. little; and one of them is the way we deal with expired medication
Burgers and the environment
Green Living Tips
NOVEMBER 18, 2009
HTML clipboardNext time you're queuing up for a burger, have a think about its. environmental and animal welfare impact. While you may not be ready to switch to veganism, if you can resist those oh-so-tasty extra layers of meat and cheese becoming popular these days, you'll be doing the planet that sustains us a. favor
5 Ways to Improve the Environment in Your Own Home
Green Prophet
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
The environment of your home is essential. The environment isn’t limited to the inside of your house but includes the exterior as well. From the moment you walk up the driveway to stepping through the front door, decide what kind of environment you want for your home.
Traveling Slow Benefits You, Local Communities and the Environment
Green Prophet
JANUARY 30, 2020
The best part: while traveling slow gives us a more meaningful experience, it also maximizes benefits for local communities and the environment. Applied to traveling, this means slowing down your pace in order to really immerse yourself in your environment and connect to places you visit.
Online shopping and the environment
Green Living Tips
DECEMBER 25, 2009
Getting ready for the post-Xmas sales? In this age of soaring gas prices and the looming threat of climate change; by doing more of your shopping online you can save on fuel, emissions and probably score a bargain on the way
Seafood and the environment
Green Living Tips
SEPTEMBER 25, 2009
Due to the world's increasing demand for seafood and freshwater fish, our fisheries are under a massive strain. Aquaculture does provide some answers, but also some challenges in terms of environmental impact
Guerrilla Gardening – Standing up for The Environment
Hug a Tree with Me
OCTOBER 24, 2013
I want to do something so drastic that it would positively impact the environment, yet subtle enough so I do not get into trouble. Guerrilla gardening is a wonderful way to stand up for the environment. Normal. false. false. false. EN-US. X-NONE. X-NONE. There is just something so sexy about being bad. No folks, I am not talking about the kind of bad that can turn you into a lifer…….there there is absolutely nothing sexy about that.
New vs used cars and the environment
Green Living Tips
SEPTEMBER 4, 2010
If you're tossing up whether to buy a new or used car and the environment is an issue you want to incorporate in your purchase decision, here are some issues to consider
Guerrilla Gardening - Standing up for The Environment
Hug a Tree with Me
MAY 2, 2013
I want to do something so drastic that it would positively impact the environment, yet subtle enough so I do not get into trouble. Guerrilla gardening is a wonderful way to stand up for the environment. There is just something so sexy about being bad. No folks, I am not talking about the kind of bad that can turn you into a lifer…… there is absolutely nothing sexy about that.
The Impact of Plastic Bags on the Environment
Green Home Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2011
The Impact of Plastic Bags on the Environment: - Well over a billion single-use plastic bags are given out for free each day. Tagged: environment , environmental products , plastic. Going Green environmental products plastic environmentFor this convenience, we are paying a tremendous environmental cost. Production Costs: - The production of plastic bags requires petroleum and often natural gas, both non-renewable resources that increase our dependency on foreign suppliers.
Causes and Effects of Desertification on People and the Environment
Greentumble
APRIL 28, 2019
This means that natural resources, which are continuously needed for the proper functioning of any densely inhabited area, have to be taken from the surrounding environment. If they fail to do so, they will become extinct for their inability to cope with a sudden change of their environment. The word ‘desertification’ may seem like a word. depicting very distant and abstract environmental problem that most of us do not consider being important in our daily lives.
Handbook On Experimental Economics And The Environment
Environmental Economics
MARCH 14, 2013
This looks good: Edited by John A. List , Michael K. Price Laboratory and field experiments have grown significantly in prominence over the past decade. The experimental method provides randomization in key variables therefore permitting a deeper understanding of important economic phenomena.
DiCaprio Raises $25 Million to Protect Environment
Eccorazzi
JULY 24, 2014
The award winning actor raised $25 million on Wednesday to protect the environment and endangered species. Read More The post DiCaprio Raises $25 Million to Protect Environment appeared first on Ecorazzi. Animals Causes Environment News Top News Leonard DiCaprio
Plastic Bottles: Bottled Water and the Environment
Greentumble
JUNE 28, 2018
In reality they create immeasurable impacts on the environment and cost millions of dollars per year. Plastic bottles are just one of the many different types of plastic waste we find in our environments. Using reusable and environmentally friendly bottles is an easy lifestyle change that can have significant positive impacts for the environment. Around the world over 1 million plastic.
Deodorant and the environment
Green Living Tips
JULY 3, 2009
The manufacturing and marketing of deodorants and antiperspirants is a huge industry; one with a major impact on the environment. Learn about the issues, green alternatives and some harm minimization strategies
How Urbanization Affects the Environment
Environmental News Network
APRIL 6, 2015
From: Gotcha Wildlife. Consumerism Go Green Green Energy/Transportation Natural Resources Nature Policy Sustainability Greenhouse Gas Emissions Health Urbanization Water
Is Your Internet Use Destroying The Environment?
Green Prophet
NOVEMBER 10, 2019
As the concern over environmental change ever increases, it is important to ask if the tool that we use without thought is impacting the environment, as well as what we can do to help improve our own carbon footprint. The use of servers is essential to the operation of the internet and, unfortunately, they can be harmful to the environment. The post Is Your Internet Use Destroying The Environment?
ASSET STRIPPING THE ENVIRONMENT
Green (Living) Review
MAY 8, 2011
The CIWEM is frustrated that the current Government seems to be determined to bring the environment to its knees through a series of ill-conceived policy choices, such as the abolition of the Environment Agency’s statutory advisory committees. CIWEM believes that an asset-stripped Environment Agency will be unable to fulfil this important guidance role. Without such a forum, both the Agency and the environment will lose out.
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