Showing posts with label ecofriendly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ecofriendly. Show all posts
4/19/2012
4/18/2012
Studies have shown that grass-fed cows generate less greenhouse gas emissions
Jennifer Tehraud
People might think that if you
are a vegan, your nutritional philosophy is based on religious, ethical or
health-related motives. But actually, people are also turning to veganism
because they are aware of the fact that livestock production generates
approximately one fifth of the world’s greenhouse gases, with which it outruns
transportation. This was discovered by the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture
Organization. In other words, the production of 1kg of beef results in more CO²
emissions than driving the car for three hours while leaving all the lights on
at home, according to scientists. What kind of influence does livestock production
have on the environment? - Methane is released through the belching of cattle: Methane is the second most important greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide and its capacity to trap heat in the atmosphere is 21 times great than that of CO².
- Fertilizing compounds such as sulphur dioxide and phosphate destroy ecosystems in rivers and lakes. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, agriculture in the U.S. contributes to approximately ¾ of all water-quality problems in rivers and streams. Farm facilities often resemble prisons and are located hundreds of miles away from major cities. Their manure pollutes rivers and our valuable groundwater. In the state of Iowa, hog factories and farms produce more than 50 million tons of excrement annually.
- The livestock and the food needs to be transported which causes further emissions.
- The livestock is fed with soy which requires cutting down the rainforest to make room for cultivating it in order to be able to export the demanded quantities to feed the thousands of cows and pigs slaughtered daily.
Tiago Zegur
Sometimes
people want to do something to save the planet but don`t really know how to
start. We are providing you with seven infallible tips of how to find easy ways
to lead an eco-friendly and eco-conscious life. We suggest you try one each day
of the week and by the end of the week you will have done 7 good things without
even making much of an effort. Go for it!
MONDAY: Practice
Eco-Mobility: This would be the best way of
moving from place to place and especially those among you who drive frequently
should start thinking about some alternatives whenever this is possible.
However, sometimes we are dependent on our car and we cannot afford a hybrid or an electric car or use
any other type of eco-mobile. In those cases, we can still be “green”. You
should make sure your car is always in a good condition as this can directly
affect the amount of CO² emitted. Don't leave the car running when picking
someone up or are waiting for something or someone. The 30 seconds rule applies
here. If your car runs more than half a minute without being used, it is already
worth stopping the engine. Another option would be making your car fuel-efficient by
getting an engine tune-up which can improve your mileage by up to 4%. You might also consider replacing the air filter, aligning your tires,
pumping up your tires, checking the condition of your gas cap and if necessary
replacing it to avoid the release of smog-causing compounds, driving smoothly
and taking any unnecessary load from the car. By doing this, you can
additionally reduce fuel costs. Fuel-efficient cars will release less harmful substances and you can
travel a greater distance on a tank of gas. When looking to buy
a new car, opt for a more fuel-efficient car than your old one. Joining a carpool to go to work, school or
somewhere else is also a wise and eco-friendly choice. This will lead to one
less polluting car on the roads.
4/14/2012
A
Guarantee for Getting Low Auto Insurance Price Quotes
Tiago Zegur
The basic rules for getting cheap car insurance are
the same for every type of car from every company:
- Keep yourself free of driving fines;
- Don`t drive to much;
- Don`t borrow your car to your teenage son or daughter;
- Park it in your garage every night (if possible);
- Have safe accessories such as airbags and an automatic seat belt.
However, opting for a hybrid car may lower your
insurance costs even more. Hybrid cars are vehicles that function by means of a
gas-powered motor. This mechanism starts the car. Once in motion, the vehicle is
run by electric power. This operation makes hybrid cars lower emitters of the environment’s
damaging substances and classifies them as “eco-mobile” vehicles.
4/07/2012
Jennifer Tehraud
Ever worn something made out of
bamboo? The material is relatively new on the market and only recently, the
clothing industry has discovered its magical benefits.
Bamboo is an extremely fast-growing resource. Clothing made out of bamboo features
major benefits compared to synthetic fiber or cotton. The material is very soft
as bamboo naturally contains honey pectin. It makes the clothing very
comfortable to wear and the material is outstandingly suitable for baby
clothing and children’s wear. Another advantage is that bamboo is able to
absorb three times as much moisture as other materials such as cotton. This is
due to the structure of bamboo as the cross section of the root shows that the
bamboo fiber is hollow. This makes the material ideal for people who tend to
sweat easily. Thanks to its moisture properties, it is also pleasant to wear
bamboo clothing during warm temperatures. The special structure of bamboo even
has an insulating effect as it helps you keep cool in the summer and feel warm
in the winter. Bamboo is crease-resistant and you don’t have to waste your time
ironing. Another great characteristic of bamboo is its antibacterial effect.
This reduces and even prevents unpleasant
Jennifer Tehraud
Dear Eco-Friends. We have launched our very first eco-magazine. It is
the Spring Edition 2012 and you will find many interesting articles such as A Truly Organic Makeup, Let’s Talk about Eco-Mobility, Peak Organic Pale Ale or Looking for a New Place to Live? How About
an Eco-Village? Don’t miss this chance, as
the first edition is free! Our graphic designer Tiago has enhanced the magazine
with some excellent graphics. You will really enjoy reading it from beginning
to end! We would appreciate your feedback as you are going to be our first
readers, so don’t forget to comment all you want! Enjoy reading and live green!
Earthly Hugs,
Stop Deforesting Amazonia
Tiago Zegur
Tiago Zegur
Brazil has the biggest tropical forest in the
world. Amazonia is bigger than Monaco,
France and Germany together and features over 30% of the whole biodiversity of
the planet. The Amazonia has ten different ecosystems and over twenty
eco-regions. Deforestation has been taking place in this precious region of the
world for many years. Soy fields are planted to provide feed for livestock
production which the meat industry is involved in. This forest needs to be
saved.
In Amazonia, the biodiversity is amazing and many species such
as fish, amphibians and arthropods have not even been discovered
yet. This means the Amazonian flora and fauna is even richer than we think
and exceeds the numbers that have been documented today. Experts estimate
that there are more fish species there than in any other basin of the
world.
Brazil does fight against deforestation but it should be in the interest
of all of us to preserve natural paradises; we can fight this fight together!
That`s why the environmental non-profit organization Greenpeace is getting
involved in this cause too. Together with Brazil, they are trying to adopt a
law called “END OF DEFORESTATION IN BRAZIL” in order to stop this abuse of
nature. A petition initiative was commenced in the country with the aim of collecting
over one million signatures. This initiative will also be a valuable
contribution in the fight against global warming, since deforestation is part
of what is causing it. It is important to help; everybody can and should
participate.
If you want to find out how to get involved, you should visit the Greenpeace website.
- How about volunteering at the Greenpeace International Headquarters in Amsterdam?
- Sailing aboard a Greenpeace ship?
- Working for Greenpeace?
- Running your own campaign?
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