Among the endless debates about those factors that distinguish humans from the rest of the animal kingdom, systematic water use is often overlooked. Yet clever strategies for capturing, storing, transporting and disposing of waters have long been the key to the success of all but the tiniest of human settlements. So important are these strategies…
You should always aim to save energy no matter where you live, what are the current energy costs and who is the energy provider. Saving energy and decreasing monthly utility bills both can be achieved by doing some simple changes in your lifestyle. You can make a positive contribution to environment b y following some…
Situated to the south-east of Australia, New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries to visit in the world. It’s the reason why it was chosen as the filming location for “The Lord of the Rings”. But it’s unspoiled and diverse scenery is not the only reason why people visit the country. Other popular…
E-waste recycling is an effective way of giving the most to the universe. With a wide amount of e-waste is producing every year, the world should eye for some strict measures to control and then carry out proper recycling of the e-waste. One should know that the universe is dealing with E-waste drastically and an…
Shipping containers are not new, in fact, they have been around for the better part of the century. It is in the last decade, however, that we have seen them been seriously used outside their primary realm (that of transportation); more so in construction. The Popularity of Shipping Container Conversions The increasing use of shipping…
A few weeks back we moved into a stunning 112-year old house which is situated in the historic district of our town. We are going to rent it for a while and in the future have plans to buy the place. The landlord is friendly and made us feel as if it were our home….
To celebrate World Environment Day on June 5th we decided to put together this infographic to celebrate some of the most environmentally friendly office buildings in use today. These buildings are some of the smartest, most innovative and in many cases the most beautiful office buildings built in recent years. While they all look very different,…
Most of us have a pot plant or two somewhere in our homes. This infographic showcases imaginative and unusual ways to grow plants in your furniture and furnishings. Designers have met the challenge of this year’s biggest interior design trend, Bringing The Outside In, head-on. Thinking outside of the flower pot they have devised alternative…
Creating a cohesive brand image is a multi-faceted topic, but a lot of it comes down to values. Below are some ways businesses can talk the talk and walk the walk when it comes to marketing themselves as an eco-friendly brand.
Compulsive Hoarding Syndrome has become widespread in the IT industry. Several service providers have emerged and promise to take care of a secured data destruction process and relieve you of the hoarding requirements. For organizations across different domains it would extend to information like past financial statements, personal records of past employees, lease records, contract…
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Frustration is a tender manner of expressing the reaction you get when your power goes off. It’s vital not only to keep a flashlight (with functioning batteries) in the residence but also helps to keep it in a rational place. Taking care of your fresh food stuff in the refrigerator and freezer are a requirement…
![Electric vs Hydrogen - The Battle To Fuel The Future Of Cars [Infographic]](https://thelocalbrand.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Electric-vs-Hydrogen-The-Battle-To-Fuel-The-Future-Of-Cars-Infographic.jpg "Electric vs Hydrogen: The Battle To Fuel The Future Of Cars [Infographic]")
The best and brightest minds in the automotive world are going head to head to decide how you will power your car in the future. Will the car you drive run on hydrogen (as championed by Toyota) or will it be powered by a battery, possibly made by the market leading Tesla? The aim of…
Recently, I got a new phone. Well, not that my old phone needed a replacement but I guess it was time to upgrade the hardware. Remember when we used to own a phone for more than 2 years. Well, many of us till do probably but its increasingly uncommon. Repeat sales in devices and gadgets…
A pond can bring life to a property. Having a pond on the property brings back the memories of grandpa’s ranch with ducks and fishes. A swimming pool is not exactly a pond as you can never breed live fish in it. Many a rural homes still have private ponds like the one back in…
Natural fabrics based clothing have been called a fad by many but interestingly, not only they have survived the market competition from synthetic materials, the couture has become quite preferred in urban lifestyle. You don’t have to be a vegan or an eco-conscious hipster to appreciate natural fabrics as clothing option. In fact, modern textile…
In September 2015 the Volkswagen Group was found to have been making so as to con discharges tests it appeared that specific autos created far less outflows than was really the case. The story broke when the US Environmental Agency found that a large number of Volkswagen’s diesel autos discharged up to 40 times a…
There are lots of sources of energy that are sustainable and considered to be Eco friendly and harness natural practices. These sources of energy give an alternating ‘cleaner’ source of energy, helping to undo the effects of certain types of pollution. All of these energy production methods can be described as renewable since they are…
![Food Loss and Wastage around the World [Infographic] Thumb](https://thelocalbrand.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Food-Loss-and-Wastage-around-the-World-Infographic-Thumb.jpg "Food Waste Is A Pandemic Issue – How To Better The Situation? [Infographic]")
What’s eating away our Earth? Wastage! And what’s the worst form of wastage? – Food. We are living in the 21st century and we ask this to ourselves that why are we not in a future where flying cars and hover boards are a reality but how often do we question ourselves about the rampant…
Every day, you are bombarded by air pollution – and not just from cars on the road, but from a myriad of sources. www.custommade.com has created a graphic entitled “Pollution Revolution”, going over some of the major sources of pollution, and some great new ways to combat their effects on your health. There are many…
According to recent research presented at the National Astronomy Meeting there is a possibility that the northern-hemisphere could see a mini ice-age by 2025. If it does happen it means that countries, including the UK and USA, face some very cold and harsh winters. Taking a proactive approach and preparing now means that you can…
Citizen’s brand slogan “Better Starts Now” reflects in its never-ending innovation for watch making. From 1926 to 2015 citizen set many benchmark in global watch industry. Citizen invented first GPS satellite synchronized known as “Eco-drive Satellite Wave” in 2011. Here in this infographic, one can view the five most remarkable evolution of citizen watch. In…
Recycling has become a very popular term we can hear everywhere and people are very much aware about the importance of recycling of plastic products, paper and IT products. Recycling takes the part in cleaning the environment and reduce the harmful effects of radiations emit by radioactive elements including copper, silver, gold and aluminum.it is…
There are a variety of generators available that use different types of energy sources such as electric generators, gas generators, wind generators and solar generators. These different types of generators as they come in all shapes and sizes provide same basic functionality of generating electricity. If you require an alternative power generation system to deal with…
Following the rules isn’t always easy or convenient, unfortunately. But when you’re trying to run a successful business that clients and consumers trust to be scrupulous, protecting your reputation and following the rules are key to long-term success—even when it comes to disposing of your outdated, broken, or unwanted electronics and servers, junk known as…
Back-up power systems have become an important part of residences and business today. Companies may invest a lot on uninterrupted power supply and generators to keep their offices running even in the condition of power failure but are you looking after your back-up systems properly? What you should do if you have a back-up generator?…
