More recently the matter of sustainability has become a concern with a certain urgency to it. It’s not that buildings have not been made with green and eco-friendly materials in the past, its just the rapid urbanization which has made us shift to more synthetic and cheaper alternatives which are not necessarily as eco-friendly. We…
You might be among those people who do not like to shop but have to visit a store for something or the other. The biggest side effect of shopping is probably the accumulation of plastic bags in your house. Though these are useful, at times you really get frustrated with so many plastic bags overflowing…
Ink prices are one of the highest for commodities in the world yet many people don’t realize it. The most effected by these prices are businesses. It doesn’t matter whether the company is a small local one or maybe an international business that sells millions of products everyday, ink is vital. The use of ink…
Continuing on the cause to bring attention to the issue of e-waste we are sharing this infographic from Customemade, a great marketplace for locally designed and produced custom goods and Ghergich PR. The problem of e-waste is much bigger than often visualized. It is difficult to assess the global extent of this menace but one…
Here is a compelling infographic about e-waste. What happens to all those cell phones and tablets that we buy compulsively and then within a year run to buy new ones just because we got bored of our devices? In many cases the devices that we simply dispose haven’t even lost their brand new gadget smell….
Recently, we published an article about electronic waste and the threat that it poses to the modern world. Non bio-degradable and even toxic electronic waste has been piling up for decades as we are fervently searching for solutions in new materials, recycle and reuse. Whether new materials help us bring the problem of e-waste under…
E-waste refers to all forms of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) going into landfills as waste. While e-waste is a general term for various categories of the same it covers all the major elements inclusive of computers, TVs, mobile phones, electronic toys, white goods (washing machines, fridges, dryers, etc), kettles, toasters, stereo systems and the…
Thinking about giving a new look to your house but don’t know how to get started? It might seem pretty much easy to find a contractor, but its way difficult to find one who understands all your needs and gives you exactly what you have had in your mind. Here is an infographic that will…
People are getting more and more environmentally conscious and as a result, luxury brand manufacturers are switching to environment friendly packaging techniques. Previously, the focus of packing goods, especially the luxury items was primarily on the degree of attractiveness. Using a variety of materials, colors and chemicals, packaging was made brighter and bigger in order…
Power generation might have been a concern for a few government agencies and electrical engineers at the turn of the last century but today it is a matter of everyone’s concern as the global energy costs are going up and shortage of power has become a very real issue. The mode of power generation may…
The packaging industry was once greatly dependent on plastic goods and sheets. However, with environmental issues and norms getting severe with each passing day, many companies are now shifting to more Eco-friendly options. The use of cardboard boxes and sheets are becoming very common. Once the cardboard boxes are filled up, they are fastened tightly…
The power sector in UK is gearing up for the almost eminent energy crisis. As the winters approach the power consumption in Britain is bound to go up. This is a major concern for the citizens of UK but we understand that cities around the world face similar situations. Our friend John Mercury submitted this…
It’s more than 100 years already since the first materials recovery plant was opened up in New York and during this span, we have learnt the great many advantages that recycling comes with. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), only 32.5% of the waste is recycled across all industries. However, among the rest,…
It might come as no surprise that many of us are unaware of Recycling Symbols. Every product is made up of some substance which is either decomposable or recyclable. If we are aware of those symbols, we can save the environment by recycling waste material. You may have noticed that every packaged item has a…
The closing of nuclear power stations, climate change and increased demand for fuels has created a bottleneck leading to the current energy crisis. Under the Large Combustion Plant Directive (LCPD) passed in Brussels, coal or oil power stations which do not meet emissions-reduction targets will be closed before 2016. If the UK is to keep…
The lights in UK homes could be dimmed during the winter of 2015-16, Ofgem reports. Spare power capacity is predicted to take a tumble, with the energy watchdog affirming that there is an “outside chance” that National Grid would need to reduce voltage for customers. Bill payers could see their lights automatically dimmed at intervals…
The world of packaging has undergone so many changes in recent years. Companies are constantly trying to improve their packaging services. Recycling plays a crucial role in almost every industry. Today people are aware of the advantages of recycling but still most of them know nothing about the recycling process. One of the most important…
Even though the number of rubbish removal services in major cities around the world have more than doubled in the past decade not every one of them offers great commercial rubbish removal. In the developed world commercial rubbish removal is a whole different ball game and is a lot like industrial rubbish removal. The removal…
The city of Bristol has been named the European Green Capital of 2015. It’s the first city in the UK to win the award, which promotes and rewards the environmental efforts of cities in Europe. Representing the largest of any environmental policy challenge, cities are accountable for 67% of the world’s total energy consumption and…
The definition of dangerous goods varies slightly from one country to the next. In the USA and Australia dangerous good are defined as chemicals, manufactured products, mixtures, articles and substances that pose a risk to the lives of animals, the environment and that of people. If these goods are not handled correctly they can cause…
If you own a business, then you’ll know all about the importance of keeping costs down. And if you’re just starting out, then you’re probably gulping at the price of your set up costs. So saving money where you can should be a key priority. But how? Read on for a few ideas about how…
Global transitioning to a green economy is evolving surely and steadily, and there are substantial benefits to embracing renewable energy resources in 2014. Experts agree that sustainable development is the wave of the future as the global shift towards reducing our carbon footprint continues. Contemporary investments seek to capitalise on trends in this arena with…
Going green is nothing new to big industries, with international pledged to reduce carbon footprints and reduce wastage as well as penalties for businesses who do not meet their targets industry bosses have a good reason to keep environmental agencies happy. Although despite their efforts we the public still see all too many examples of…
Where does the UK’s Energy come from? With the ongoing price rises for energy in the UK, you’d be forgiven for wondering if we’re getting our energy sources from Mars. It turns out that we’re obtaining it from places somewhat nearer than another planet, although it doesn’t always come directly from the United Kingdom. In…
Mobile phones are everywhere you look these days, whether in shop windows or in people’s hands, you cannot avoid them if you wanted to. Buying a new phone can be a nightmare with so many phones on the market, and choosing one can take time. Getting rid of them on the other hand is quite…
