TerraCycle: Eliminating the Idea of Waste
When recycling becomes a means to reuse this is a step in the right direction. Psychologically people are seeing resources as reuseable rather than one off ground fill. The mentality of one use and throw away is what is sinking the planet. Much of the products are wants not needs and built… Continue reading
No Fish in the Ocean by 2050
I was stunned to learn that at current rates we could fish out the oceans. This is due to government subsidies to protect fishing industries. I was interested to learn the failure to ban Bluefin Tuna fishing was due to political pressure from Japan. I reflected on economic short termism versus long… Continue reading
UNDP: Sustainable Energy
Anything is possible, it is possible to be anything! Focus on what you want, what you focus on expands.
http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/ourwork/environmentandenergy/focus_areas/sustainable-energy.html
Sustainable Energy
Energy is central to sustainable development and poverty reduction efforts. It affects all aspects of development — social, economic, and environmental — including livelihoods, access to… Continue reading
Ban Ki-Moon: Sustainable Energy Is A Fundamental Paradigm Shift
Ban Ki-Moon outlines his childhood experience of energy poverty and his vision for energy for all people. He makes clear he sees this as sustainable energy.
Here is a Youtube video of his perspective.
Where there is a will there is a way. Another possibility in my view… Continue reading
Ancient Forest Stewardship For Your Home
I am living in a forested area, I am conscious of the fact that my life has only known city life. I know nothing of the names of the plants, I have a rudimentary knowledge of the birds. I suspect for many on the planet who consume the most, would be in this… Continue reading
Bridging the gap from Raw Materials to Recycled Materials
The article below is about building bridges out of rubbish.
I recall when I first travelled to North America I remember thinking they would be very advanced and environmentally friendly. What I discovered was that there was more waste and fast food. I recall having a coffee and having milk satchel’s and sugar… Continue reading