As is known, the waste plastics are hard to decompose. So lots of people do not realize the importance of recycling, and they prefer to put the waste plastic material into the landfill. As a result, the waste plastic could not decompose even after many years. Meanwhile, the waste plastics […]
Tag: ecology
The Ultimate Guide To Bats [Infographic]
Bats are not the cutest looking of all animals, for the most part, and many people fear them. But bats are a huge part of British ecology and the conservation of bats is slowly dwindling. This ultimate guide to bats by Thomson Ecology shows you the ins and outs of […]
Why Should We Use Alternative Fuel Sources?
Using alternative fuel sources simply means feeding your engines with some other source of energy other than gasoline or diesel. But the question that can boggle some people’s minds is that why is everyone running around to adopt more environment friendly ways in order to meet their fuel requirements? What’s […]
Teaching Sustainable Concepts to Architecture Students
The simple fact of the matter is that human beings have modified the climate and will continue to do so. The citizens of the world and the buildings that they use for business and shelter are responsible for a large portion of greenhouse emissions that have had a detrimental effect […]
How Can Schools Become More Eco-friendly?
How Students and teachers help to address a sustainable future? In 1962, a book by author, Rachel Carson, Silent Spring, was credited with enabling the beginning of the environmental movement. "We stand now where two roads diverge. But unlike the roads in Robert Frost's familiar poem, they are not equally […]
The Economic Value of Water Goes Beyond the Obvious as an Economic Source for Energy
Most people don't think about the fact that water has economic value. Often thought of as an infinite resource that is readily available to all, few people ever give thought to the costs and benefits of water or water as a good in an economic market. Basic characteristics of water, […]
Ways for a Business to Go Green
In the last few years, many business organizations have realized the importance of using eco-friendly means to manufacture, promote and sell their goods and products. If a business organization is eco-friendly, it is able to promote goodwill and attract a lot more potential customers. Moreover, such an organization promotes social […]
How to Reduce Environmental Impacts in Commercial Buildings
Commercial buildings are an environmental concern because they are responsible for substantial carbon emission levels. Immediate action is required to inculcate carbon saving strategies and reduction of carbon emission from commercial buildings. However, the parties involved in these structures act as a barrier in the implementation of these energy saving […]
How to Reduce Your Car’s High Gas Mileage
Since we cannot control the gas price hike, what we can do is to use it wisely. It is a good thing that there are several easy tricks and tips to help you reduce your car's gas mileage. The number one tip is to watch your acceleration. Did you know […]
The Dangers Of Pesticides And Eco-Friendly Pest Control Alternatives
Pest infestation is a huge problem in almost every household. Living with pests is very uncomfortable and dangerous. Pests, such as roaches, rodents, mosquitoes, and flies, are carriers of bacteria and germs which can cause diseases. These diseases might even be life threatening if it is not properly addressed. With […]
Tips for a Green Life
Most people these days genuinely want to live greener and reduce their environmental footprint, but many are not sure exactly how to fit a green life into such a modern fast paced existence without sacrificing a whole lot. The good news is that there are many simple ways to help […]