It isn’t that long ago that we didn’t have a clue about recycling.   When I was at school 20 years ago, recycling was very much a myth of the hippy-vegan stereotype, and something you only did if you wore open toed sandals with socks.   I don’t know what happened between then and now, but it look likes some forward thinking has been going on. Image by timtak Plastic has always been one of the most ...

If more people would stop to consider what they can recycle and use within their home environment, without becoming a hoarder, it would be wonderful. What the individual cannot use and does not want to keep for a rainy day, can be professionally recycled at drop-off recycling bins. Cardboard is one item that is used daily in millions of ways that one could not begin to imagine. Below he or she will find at ...

Domestic Wind Turbines - Off Grid and Grid-tied If your home is located in an exposed area with a good supply of wind, maybe you could consider installing your own wind turbine to generate the electricity you need to run your home. Once you’ve paid the initial outlay for set up, installation and service of your turbine, you should find you’re saving on your household bills while doing your bit for a greener ...

Scan the headlines on your favorite news media on any given morning and you may feel that human beings are a hopeless cause. Death, decay, and destruction are a typical day’s litany, but many would argue that we are indeed making progress. For example, the green movement is alive and well. The United States’ Environmental Protection Agency reported in 2011 that, although Americans generated about 250 millio ...

Monsanto's MON810 genetically modified maize is facing new restrictions in France after leaders have agreed to place a temporary ban on the cultivation of the maize as a crop item. Prime Minister Francois Fillon released a statement saying, “Because of the approach of sowing, the minister of Agriculture decided today to take a conservative measure to temporarily ban MON810 maize on national land in order to ...

The Top 5 US Cities for Green Rooftops The top 5 cities for green roofs are Chicago, Illinois, Washington D.C., Minneapolis, Minnesota, Baltimore, Maryland and Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Chicago is the top green city, with approximately 500 thousand square feet of green rooftops. Washington D.C. is a meager second, with only 190 thousand square feet. Green rooftops are becoming less rare as cities realiz ...

There is more awareness than ever when it comes to waste management but there are many people that don’t really know how to manage their food way efficiently in a way that is best for the environment.   When cooking, all vegetable peelings and stalks go in the general waste bin along with the packaging and any meal time leftovers but have you ever wondered what happens to your general food waste? If yo ...

Commemorative coins are issued by countries around the world to mark significant national events, be they cultural, historical or political. While some may be issued as limited-edition “circulating commemoratives”, which can be used alongside regular currency, other commemorative coins are known as Non-Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT) and designed for use as souvenirs or collectors’ items rather than commerc ...

Top Ten Tips for Reducing Waste and Saving Energy in Your Business With the high cost of living today, many businesses are looking for ways to cut down on waste and reduce energy bills. Huge business electricity prices can cause havoc on the budget making it increasingly difficult to succeed. Here are the top ten tips to help businesses lower monthly energy bills.   Save Energy Turning off the lights, ...

Careers in Offshore Wind Power In recent years the UK’s renewable energy sector has been growing rapidly. In what has been dubbed ‘the windrush’, the need to develop green, renewable energy is providing many varied opportunities for careers in the high tech industry of offshore wind. Do I need qualifications? Not necessarily. Careers available in offshore wind range from those requiring specific relevant qu ...