Striking a balance between your environmental commitments and business profit imperative is difficult to say the least. We here at environmetrics know this more than most.
However on the positive side through our hardship we have learnt much that we can use now to advance our purposes, and these lessons learnt can be shared with you our loyal readers.
Some years ago there was a film report on the BBC’s very popular TV motoring programme ‘Top Gear ‘. The focus of the film was Honda’s new hydrogen fuel cell powered car: the FCX Clarity. James May drove the car along a series of Southern Californian roads and by the end he was mightily impressed, with claims made that it “was the most important car for 100 years.” This is in stark contrast to the programme’s opinion on hybrid and all-electric vehicles such as the Toyota Prius and the Tesla Roadster. The hybrid they referred to as the ‘Pious’ because of its’ holier than thou owners, primarily celebrities. When it came to the Roadster most people remember it best for featuring in a road test, albeit it where it had to be pushed into the garage because its batteries had run dead after 55 miles of strenuous track action. Not the PR Tesla would’ve hoped for, demonstrated by their willingness to sue the BBC.
Pest control is important for a lot of reasons, and everyone knows it. However, environmentalists have always been worried about the manner in which pest control services are carried out. Their concern is justifiable, because a lot of agencies use chemical procedures to get rid of pests, which are harmful to the environment. They cause problems in the eco-system, and sometimes also lead to polluting of fresh air. This is obviously not good for humans, as well as for plants and animals. Luckily, people are realizing the consequences of such actions, and are now gradually becoming conscious. Keeping this in mind, pest control Cambridge agencies have started using eco-friendly procedures. They use solar powered pest control devices, which are completely harmless. These devices are installed underground, and are based on the power they get from the sun’s rays; they vibrate and frighten animals to keep them away from the crop. There are also sprinklers and sprays made of natural substances, which are completely safe to use, and do not cause any kind of side effects.
It is feared that droughts in southern and eastern areas of the UK could become a normal feature of the climate in the future, according to the Caroline Spelman, the country’s Environment Secretary. As the UK climate becomes ever more extreme, with everything from record heat, record drought, record rainfall and even record cold in the last ten years alone, long term climate change is bringing with it grave consequences for Britain’s environment.
There seems to be a really positive movement across the world for everyday people to make a difference to the state of the environment. Everything you hear these days seems to be ‘green this’ and ‘eco that’, and I for one, think that this is great news. One problem that always seems to arise when people become interested in something, is that the opportunists sweep in to make a bit of quick cash out of the situation.
For a while it’s been obvious that a charge-per-plastic-bag was on its way. But now it’s here, how does it actually affect us?
To my mind, it’s another symptom of scandal which we are supposed to believe point-blank is a good thing. But, while the government insists that this charge is going to cause people to think twice about paying for a bag, I happen to disagree completely. Here is why…
Saying that five to ten pence is some kind of a deterrent to customers is a bit like saying “let’s put the price of red diesel uk up so that farmers are forced to find a new way to maintain their crops”. Of course, on the surface, cutting down on diesel would be a breakthrough. Yet the problem still remains: farmers need to do their work, and just as they need to do their work, customers will need plastic bag. So, in fact, the charge of a paltry five or ten pence here or there isn’t really much of an issue, is it? Surely after a few months we will all be used to paying for this and then we won’t even give it a second thought.
Hopefully, if the government see some sense soon, that won’t be the inevitable conclusion…
Just over two years ago, the owners of Chicago’s Willis Tower, formerly called the Sears Tower, announced a plan to modernize the building in order to make it significantly more “green.” Then, for a while, the process was log jammed due to a lawsuit. The owners of the Willis tower were reportedly rethinking whether they even still wanted to go through with the 350 million dollar procedure, given the complications that arose.
Thankfully, the situation has worked itself out, and the renovations are now underway; and they are bold indeed. All 16,000 windows of the 110-story skyscraper will be replaced with more energy-efficient ones that will reduce heating costs by an estimated 60 percent. The energy that the building does consume will come more frequently from green sources like solar panels. But solar pv installers won’t be the only crews on the Willis Tower’s roofs this year. Construction crews also plan to install wind turbines and natural areas more than 60 stories above the city of Chicago.
On the interior, the escalators and elevators will be remounted. The building will rely more heavily on natural sources of light and water, rather than artificial ones. All in all, designers expect the tower to use 80% less electricity when the changes are done, making this one of the most ambitious (and potentially most important) green renovations of an already-standing building in the history of architecture.
Mayor Daley, the former mayor of Chicago, made it one of his goals to make the city the greenest in the world. Though Mayor Daley is now Mayor Emmanuel, the green outlook for the city seems to have remained quite the same.
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I saw the postings here about green vacations and had to contribute.
Three years ago, I bought a 1984 Volkswagen Jetta and had it converted to run on vegetable oil (WVO). The theory behind this process is that, regardless of whether or not WVO is cleaner when it burns–which, in some ways, it is, and in other ways, it isn’t–you’re not putting any new carbon into the air. To really be enviro-friendly, you need to use true WVO (which stands for waste vegetable oil). Without going too much more into detail, the point:
I’m baffled at how simple the process is. The mechanics did the conversion using only plumbing equipment and some solenoids. I was also amazed at how easy it was to get oil. Restaurants have to pay to have their used oil taken away and disposed of properly, so many of them are willing to give it away for free.
So, in short, for three years, I drove more or less for free and at an overall benefit to the environment (compared to a traditional car). The technology was, to put it mildly, absolutely nothing fancy. The car was from 1984.
So my question . . . are we now moving backwards?
Many people don’t know (I didn’t until recently) that gasoline engines were developed because gasoline is actually a byproduct in the production of kerosine. In other words, we had too much of it sitting around while we were making kerosine for our lamps and so forth, so the gasoline engine was developed to put it to good use. AND WE’RE STILL USING IT.
And so, as the automotive industry continues to develop big 4×4 cars and trucks, Hummers . . . you get the picture . . . I wonder if we’re even trying to move forward. Why can two guys with plumbing equipment and simple electronics develop a satisfying car (with an engine from 1984) that is better for the environment than a 2011 gas car?
One that is better, even, than most hybrids . . . thoughts to ponder, thoughts to ponder . . .
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Taking a “green” vacation is a lot of fun and easier than you realize. The following ten ways will help you save the environment while you travel. These tips will help lighten landfills, lower carbon emissions, reduce waste and even save your hard earned money.
• Print all your maps and information before you leave on your journey instead of buying maps and guidebooks that are expensive. This way you will be able to spend money on more worthwhile items.
• You should pack light when you travel. The rule of thumb is to decide what you believe you will need and cut it in half. Extra weight can cause you to use more fuel and may also cost extra for baggage on planes.
• Purchase a solar charger. These days most of the phones, cameras and MP3 players can be charged using a solar charger.
• Try to stay with your friends, family and acquaintance instead of staying at expensive hotels.
• Traveling by train or bicycle is the most eco-friendly and inexpensive option.
• If you do decide to rent a car, rent a smaller one. You spend less money on petrol for a smaller car.
• Eat food from the local market or grocery store. It will be less expensive, healthier and even tastier. Always buy water bottles to refill and tablets for water purification if the water is not the cleanest.
• Buy the local handicrafts. There are plenty of souvenirs that exploit the environment and the animal life however if you buy material made of crafts fabric you will be staying environmentally friendly. These handicrafts also tend to be a lot less expensive.
The above tips will ensure that your vacation is inexpensive, green and full of fun!
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A number of people keep a variety of pets ranging from the more common dogs, cats and parrots to the uncommon birds, tortoises and monkeys irrespective of whether they stay in huge mansions in South China or lofts in east London. This is a common misconception that what is safe for humans will obviously be safe for pets as well. The key is to be careful about what to keep in a house and where to keep it. Some easy ways to detox your home to help protect your pets are:
1. Be careful about the plants in the home or garden – Some of the plants like oleander, sago and lilies can be poisonous to pets if ingested. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has a complete list of plants to be avoided in homes with pets.
2. Use only the appropriate product – It is important to read the label to ascertain if the product like flea powder is harmless for a particular pet. A product for dogs can be potentially deadly to cats or vice versa.
3. Storing of cleaning agents – Pets are not as intelligent as we are and hence do not know that cleaning agents are not for consuming. It is important to store them in a place so that they are out of reach of pets.
4. Use of fertilizers and insecticides in garden – Pets should be kept away from gardens where these are used until they have dried completely. Once used the remains and empty sachets should be thrown in a ditch and covered. A better alternative is to use all-organic compost that does not harm the pets.
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