Some of the biggest advantages of online shopping are convenience, a broader range of choice in products, and easy access to more in-depth information about the products you purchase. Let’s look at a few ways we can optimize our online shopping with a view of environmental preservation and responsible consumerism…
Tag Archives: environment
Car Sharing
Currently, we are fighting more and more with traffic congestion in cities. In many countries the quality of the roads is poor, which also contributes to problems on the road. It is precisely for these reasons that a carpooling system should be advocated at this time…
Walking & Cycling
Regular walking has many benefits for your health. It can help to prevent many chronic diseases and extend your life expectancy. Brisk walks require no special equipment and can easily fit into your daily routine…
Saving Water on Personal Hygiene
There are many ways we can save water throughout our daily hygiene routine. If we take small steps towards integrating these water saving habits into our lives, we can reduce our carbon footprint and save energy and money…
Buying Local
Today we are asking: Why is buying locally a better option for us? And can we find a healthy balance between buying local and buying imported products?
Fuel Types
Diesel and Petrol are both extracted from the same raw material – crude oil – however due to a different refining process, both fuels have quite different characteristics, and levels of energy efficiency…
Eco-Driving
You don’t need to buy a brand new car in order to practice economical fuel usage. You can save up to 30% on your fuel costs if you practice economic driving and optimize your car to run smoothly…
Sustainable Dishwashing
We are going to look at our dishwashing habits and how we can make some adjustments to reduce our consumption. Compounded over time, this daily task, when done correctly, can save a lot of water and energy…
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Household Heating & Cooling
All about how to maximize the heating energy efficiency of your household and practical ways you can cut down on your energy bills and carbon footprint…
Sustainable use of Radiators & Air Conditioning
Getting the most out of your radiators and reducing reliance on air conditioning can reduce energy bills and environmental impact…
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