Tag: sustainability

Australia is experiencing a major energy crisis. Supply limitations and skyrocketing wholesale energy costs mean Federal and State governments are shelling out millions of dollars to keep ailing energy supply networks operating, while implementing emergency measures to sustain critical power …

From Guest Blogger Jayde Ferguson: Diesel Generators Proving Key to Managing Australia’s Energy Crisis Read More »

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Rust is an iron-oxide which means that it’s created when iron (or a compound containing it) is exposed to oxygen. This process is accelerated by the presence of water or moisture in general. Rust patches on your pans, bikes, garden …

From Guest Blogger Diane Smith: How to Remove Rust with Sustainable Processes Read More »

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Green travel is often misunderstood, with people thinking that they have to sleep in tents, or never use cars to get around. Most people forego even trying to plan an eco-friendly trip because they are under the misconception that traveling …

From Guest Blogger Ash: Sustainable Travel Tips Read More »

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The data is in and it’s definitely not good. Our planet is running out of fresh water at an alarming rate, because our reserves are being depleted before they’ve had time to replenish themselves. This information is coming directly from …

From Guest Blogger Katica Maric: We are Running Out of Fresh Water and This is What We Have To Do About It Read More »

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As designers, architects and engineers continue to learn of the many benefits to the environment related to sustainable communities, the desire for such sociable and workable communities continues to increase. In fact, in the sustainable communities that exist, most of …

From Guest Blogger Anica Oaks: Four Ways Innovative Community Designs Can Assist Sustainability Efforts Read More »

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In today’s world, our daily habits are often those that lead to us losing touch with nature. Due to our many obligations, we neglect the call of the wild and stay confined to indoor-centric zones. It’s important however, to take …

From Guest Blogger Ash: Outdoor Hobbies–Gettin’ Your Environmental Green On Read More »

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Students have a right to learn about the dangers of climate change. The health risks are monumental. Over time, extreme weather events will continue to reduce the availability of safe food and water. For some communities, this will lead to …

From Guest Blogger Devin Morrissey: The State of K-12 Climate Change Education Read More »

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People are born into bad habits, wasteful habits. They pile up their trash with things they don’t know how to use anymore and ship the bags off to be buried in the landfill. However, recycling has never been easier; most …

From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: Community Cleanup–How to Recycle Smarter Read More »

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Energy use in your home is the first port of call for you to reap the benefits of energy efficiency. As the demand rises for consumers to live green and save money at the same time, energy efficient product manufacturers …

From Guest Blogger Emily Jones: Investing in Home Electricals – Save Money on your Energy Bills, and Make your Home Greener Read More »

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I met Bruce Wilson when we were in kindergarten together 57 years ago at a Quaker school (Penn Charter) in Philadelphia.  In the course of the 13 years that followed our initial introduction, culminating in our graduation in 1973, he …

Disruptive Technological Innovation Can’t Happen Too Soon Read More »

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