Posted in Environment, Lifestyle on 2008-05-13 | No Comments »
Inhabitants of Brazil and India have the world’s most environmentally-sustainable lifestyle and Americans have the least, according to a new study tracking global attitudes towards consumption and the environment.
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Posted in Ecology, Lifestyle, Policy on 2008-02-26 | No Comments »
Labelling schemes designed to shift consumer preferences towards more ecologically-friendly goods have had a limited effectiveness and need to be used in combination with other measures, according to panellists who debated the issue during a recent EBS workshop in Brussels, moderated by EurActiv.
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Posted in CO2-Emission, Europe, Lifestyle, Policy on 2008-02-08 | No Comments »
Even though greenhouse gas emissions from municipal waste are expected to drop considerably by 2020 due to increased recycling, Europe cannot rely on improved waste management practices to tackle unsustainable consumption and production patterns, warns the European Environment Agency (EEA).
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Posted in Hydro Energy, Lifestyle on 2008-01-23 | No Comments »
Snow sports lovers have been offered a series of tips on how best to enjoy “green” ski holidays.
According to Natural Choices, figures from Direct Line show that new resorts in eastern Europe and North America are becoming increasingly popular among Brits taking ski breaks.
The website notes that for eco-conscious skiers there are a number of [...]
Posted in Economics, Lifestyle on 2008-01-21 | No Comments »
RenewableEnergyMall.com is a place where homeowners can find companies providing the products and services they need to make the transition to renewable energy. The website also includes articles and information, links to state incentives, and action updates. In addition, a percentage of proceeds from advertising sales are dedicated to providing solar LED Home/Work lights to [...]
Posted in Energy, Lifestyle on 2008-01-09 | No Comments »
It’s easy being green: Idling computers and bottled water, when used wisely, can make minimal impacts on the Earth.”Focus on reducing your energy and water consumption and your waste generation, and you’ll be on your way to reducing your footprint on the planet,” says Malten.
1. Use fluorescent light bulbs. Yes, they’re more expensive than incandescent [...]
