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September 20, 2008

Sites To Help You Improve Your Carbon Footprint

Just how serious is your carbon footprint? We keep on hearing on how to renew our ways but apparently most of us don’t even know what carbon footprints are about. Sure we all know that it has something to do with global warming, climate chance and renewed resources. But as far as becoming socially responsible people, it would be best to check out these sites so we can have an idea of our shortcomings towards a greener world to live in. Berke , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

September 14, 2008

DIY and Technology Re-cap!

Here’s a re-cap of eco-friendly and green stuff over at the DIY tech blog: 1) Underwater Turbine might start replacing nuclear power plants 2) Check out the 74MPG VW Golf Bluemotion.  If it goes into production, we might have a serious, green golf. 3) The DIY Statefarm sign chair is a great way to re-use your signs. 4) Walking can be a pain, especially in a crowded city like New York. 5) The Cabbage Chair will save carbon footprint th , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

August 21, 2008

Taco del Mar Changes Packaging

In an effort to transform and limit its carbon footprint, Taco del Mar has taken the initiative to change its current line of food packaging and do its part for contributing towards eco-friendly awareness as far as business is concerned. To most consumers, it would not matter as long as they get their meals but sooner or later, most of us will appreciate the efforts of these companies such as Taco del Mar in doing away with the waste. Among the , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 27, 2008

Roughing It May Help Explain Personal Generated Energy

We all hear of the advised shift towards alternative source of energy but people really fail to realize how it can be done. To most, the understanding is that they are just supporting sources to bring down utilization of energy but there are people who will go to extremes to force them to learn what it means to live on personal generated energy. In fact, the rural life is perhaps the best place to start it all off. Many people may have a shock a , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 18, 2008

Patagonia to Improve Eco-Friendly Wet Suits

Diving has become a common pastime for people today. There is an inherent draw to explore the depths of the deep blue sea. Hence, the need for wet suits has grown over the years. We have heard of the usual brands, such as Body Glove and Matuse. Not far behind in the lineup is Patagonia, which makes use of neoprene derived from limestone, rather than petroleum, in the manufacturing of their suits. However, the manner of producing the Patagonia we , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 9, 2008

Eco Hypocrisy at the G8 Summit

There has been much talk about what has been coming out of the G8 summit in Japan many of the leaders have been talking about how we need to save energy, food and cut back on just about everything else. Well this is fine we all need to think about our actions, but until everyone thinks about this then is there any point? Take the G8 leaders themselves, it has been estimated that the carbon footprint for this years G8 summit is around eight thous , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

July 2, 2008

Just what is your dogs carbon footprint?

Virtually everyone knows about carbon footprints and many of us try to reduce them by cutting down on travelling and other things that can be adding to the amount of Co2 being produced because of our actions. But do we ever think about our pets and in particular the carbon footprints of our dogs, this can cover everything from where the dog food and collars are made, to what the dog leaves behind in the park. There is a quick survey to take on P , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 27, 2008

Keetsa Mattress Biz Idea Featured on SpringWise

Our eco friendly mattresses were featured on SpringWise. This is a business trends website, and they essentially were profiling the idea behind the mattresses. Read an excerpt below, then head on over to SpringWise. If you’re a geekybiz person like me, you will LOVE that site. Keetsa mattresses are built with sustainable components including recycled steel, scrap memory foam bits, bamboo fabrics and unbleached natural cotton, while odor co , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

June 10, 2008

The Eco-friendly Way to Handle E-Waste

Old computers and peripherals have become a growing concern for most people who want to dispose of these technology gadgets. While many try to get rid of them the natural way, like donating them to schools for the use of the youth, it just remains that they will still come to a point where definite disposal will be needed. Computers and gadgets are no doubt rampant when it comes to demand and use. The fast changing times of having to upgrade an , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

May 15, 2008

Ex Beatle’s green car, not so green

Sir Paul McCartney has a reputation as being very green and eco friendly, yet in his life time he must have flown thousands and thousands of miles all around the world, but we forgive him because he is now making up for it by promoting a green life style. Even the car that he drives is ultra green, the Lexus LS 600h is the ultimate green driving machine. Now being a star and a knight, Lexus thought that this would be a good idea to actually give , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

March 22, 2008

4 Random Ideas To Green Your Business

Whether you run a restaurant or a dry cleaner, there are things you can do to lower your carbon footprint. It all starts by taking an assessment of your enterprise and looking around at your various departments. You can do a complete overhaul, or you can start small and build from there. Educate yourself on green issues and research possible solutions and providers. When you go green it imparts a message of sustainability that will grab the inter , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

February 7, 2008

Consumers Pay Dearly for Climate Change

As far as the state of the planet is concerned, we can all look at ourselves once we want to find out who is to blame is concerned. We have been experiencing changes in our weather and while we may find ourselves in urban places that may seem far from harm, we have to consider the Arctic regions which cannot have the same flexibility as far as climate changes are concerned. Notching up the temperature can prove to be dangerous and once that hap , , , , , , , , ... More

January 14, 2008

Focusing on Hybrid Cars for Fuel Efficiency

Apparently, it is no longer a world where flashy cars are the first thing that people want to consider. It is now an age where people have to be wise when purchasing a brand new car and one of the key attributes is fuel efficiency. It is evident that most of these conditions stem from the fact that people today are increasingly aware of the threat of greenhouse gases and pollution and paired with the strict compliance standards that has been peg , , , , , , , , , , , ... More

January 13, 2008

Corporate Carbon Tax

Global Warming is indeed at the palm of our hands and apparently to be able to do something about it lies heavily on every being living in this earth. We are responsible for making the whole global warming issue a serious one. Now we find ourselves scrambling for opportunities to ensure that our world does not go to waste. People like Chris Dodd and Al Gore are doing something about it. Are you doing your own little way of helping the environmen , , , , , , , , , ... More

January 12, 2008

What is a Carbon Footprint?

We all hear it but are we really into it when we talk about knowing what carbon fooprints really are? Apparently, we all just get in with the times and try to mix in whenever it is mentioned but understanding what it really is should be something worth tackling. The funny thing about it is that while we claim to understand it, it holds true that we are doing the invisible necessities in allowing it to grow. CarbonFootprint.com describes it as , , , ... More

December 31, 2007

Watch out for the Last Fireworks prior to 2008

It has been normal practice for people to use fireworks to welcome the usher in of the New Year. However, while fireworks are expected to be awesome and a traditional way, it has likewise been usual to expect fireworks smoke after all of them have lit. We all know that pollution has been a problem besetting us and fireworks are one of the contributing factors that have become an add-on to the problem. Local authorities in countries like the Phi , , , , , , , , , ... More

December 26, 2007

Excess Christmas Adds to Carbon Footprint Woes

It is indeed the season to be merry and feasting but while we are experiencing this privilege, we also must take responsibility in the aftermaths that may occur during and after the Christmas season. We find ourselves in the midst of a lot of food and activities in line with the holidays and while most would just love to savor the moment, it would be best to consider the carbon footprints generated from it. The food we prepare alone carries the , , , , , , , ... More

November 24, 2007

The carbon footprint of wine

It may surprise you to hear that a bottle found on the east coast of the states has a smaller carbon footprint when it comes from France, than the equivalent bottle that has been shipped in from California. The is strange yet surprises announcement comes from Tyler Colman, from DrVino.com who has studied the way that a bottle of wine is transported, and apparently because of the wine from France is transported in containers it works out better , , , , , , , , ... More