Algae. It’s not something we often really think about and yet algae are some of most important organisms on Earth. Ranging from massive seaweeds to microscopic organisms algae are water based plant life found across the globe ranging from the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2010
Solar Thermal
Solar thermal technologies use the sun’s radiation to heat water. There are a variety of different panels or plates available that can heat water to certain temperatures. For instance, a flat plate panel is used for low level heating which … Continue reading
Biomass – Domestic Households
Biomass is a natural biological material. In a renewable energy context, biomass is an animal waste and/or plant material that can be used as fuel to produce energy. There are many examples of biomass including wood, food waste, garden waste, … Continue reading
Disposal of Confidential Shredded Paper Waste
Shredding confidential documents has become more prominent both in the office and at home, but what is the best environmental way to deal with this waste stream? With the rise in fraudulent crime such as identity theft it has never … Continue reading
Teleconferencing
Globalisation of the world’s major economies has meant that business is now conducted across land borders and time differences without ever needing to cease. Businesses have outlets scattered across the globe, often with their headquarters in one location and the … Continue reading
Energy Efficient Printers
It is estimated that there are around 18.5 million printers being used today in households throughout the UK. Between them they consume enough energy to supply all the yearly electricity required by a quarter of a million UK households (Energy … Continue reading
Bottled Water on Tap
The UK is one of the largest consumers of bottled water in Europe. Offices provide water cooling machines, restaurants only offer bottled water and supermarkets sell more bottled water than any other soft or alcoholic drinks [6], but what are … Continue reading
Isn’t it Remarkable?
I have recently written a review on eco-friendly marker pens and thought I would stick with green stationary and write a mini-review on a product that I use myself; Remarkable stationary . In this article I am going to review … Continue reading
Making Their Mark: A Look at Eco-Friendly Marker Pens
Are you one of those people who love the aroma of a freshly uncapped marker pen, relishing that little tingle you get when you have been at the whiteboard just a tad too long? Well then, I’m afraid this review … Continue reading
Advantages of Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable batteries have grown in use over the years as people are looking to save money, reduce waste and consume responsibly and currently Energizer is leading the industry with its rechargeable batteries. A rechargeable battery is a group of one or … Continue reading
