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The actual use of digital media can effectively reduce or even eliminate consumption. The exception is the power consumed by your equipment. This far outweighs the downside which inlcude the use of trees for paper, carbon emissions for transport and waste packaging. When we view media online the following list just touches the tip of [...]
I have reviewed the impacts of recycling and packaging in the last few weeks but many of us forget to include transportation in the mix. Transportation and shipping plays a big role in contributing pollutants and carbon emissions to the environment. There are several things you can do to reduce your footprint. traditional methods of [...]
While reducing packaging weight, using recycled and recyclable material can reduce the impact on the environment, that alone is not enough. Shipping and delivery create a carbon footprint with emissions and pollutants. Here’s some of the concerns: Oil Spills – We all remember Exxon Valdez, actually a rare occurrence but over 85% of the 10,000 [...]
The last few weeks I have reviewed the 3Rs. We look at the environmental impact of products we purchase or sell but an important factor that gets overlooked is whether we have chosen eco friendly packaging. Did you know that about 75% of all household waste comes from our packaging? The goal when shipping is [...]
what will happen if we don’t recycle? The impact of not recycling has the earth in a bit of trouble. Our levels of consumption create vast amounts of waste. The waste produced in the last half century is greater than the total of all years combined! cans it takes about 90 days to complete the [...]
Okay, we are going to finish up our discussion on the basics of consumption this week. The theme is the final R or Recycle. We all know about recycling and most places now have some kind of a program and policies in place for both residential, commercial and manufacturers. understand the reasons to recycle Why [...]
In our throwaway society, we forget about items when they break. We used to take the time to fix things but now time is so valuable with long commutes, workdays and busy social schedules. We earn more and when something breaks we replace it. Many of you probably remember your mother or grandmother darning your [...]
Last week we talked about reuse as step two in the 3Rs and are going to continue the theme with a talk about repair and re-house. Today we will talk about finding another home for something or rehousing your unwanted items. Before you recycle (or if you can’t find or don’t have another use for [...]
Here’s a starter pack of 30 ideas for reuse of everyday common items. paper – take printed paper and make it into scrap notepads ziploc bags can be washed an reused repeatedly clothing can be turned into quilts, bags, blankets, dog beds, rags, pillows to name a few boxes & packaging try finding someone else [...]
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