By: Adam Bruk
There is growing pressure on companies to minimize their carbon footprint, but it isn’t as easy as you think.
It is extremely difficult for companies to change their entire manufacturing process and business model to be more environmentally friendly.
If feasible, large changes can take years to implement and can require large capital investments that may not be presently available. This doesn’t mean that a company can’t reduce their carbon footprint. There are several small steps a company can take to minimize their carbon footprint that are cost effective and don’t take long to implement. Here are three small... Read More
By: Kieron Casey
For many individuals, living a green and environmentally friendly life is quite simple and straightforward. Separating plastics and paper before putting them in the recycle bin is a simple enough task and buying locally sourced organic foods is second nature. Even the greenest minded of individuals, however, may appear uncertain at what to do with IT equipment and household electronics they wish to dispense with.
The hazards of disposing with old IT equipment
Simply disposing of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) items in the fashion of normal trash could prove potentially lethal to the environment. Due to the... Read More
Today is the day of the week to be conscious of your consumption and your personal carbon footprint! Be aware of the trash you create and try and find ways around it.
Below are some suggestions, from a great site No Impact Man.
No soda in cans (which means we’re probably less likely to get cancer from aspartame).
No water in plastic bottles (which means we get to keep our endocrines undisrupted).
No coffee in disposable cups (which means we don’t suffer from the morning sluggishness that comes from overnight caffeine withdrawal).
No throwaway plastic razors and blade cartridges (I’m staging the straightedge razor comeback).
Using non-disposable feminine-hygiene products that... Read More
