Tips for going green?

[Eco-girl]

Re using paper bags you have to think of the numbe of trees cut down to produce them. Also they're a lot heavier than poly ones so cost more to transport and need more lorries - fuel etc etc.

Please don't get me started on Tesco carrier bags. I think they're a bit better now but for a while they didn't degrade - they just disintegrated so they chemicals didn't go away. It all just went down into a lovely fine powder which could blow anywhere - in your food, out into the waterways, on the land. So wherever it landed it was just a soup of chemicals which we could ingest. If it was on the land the crops are now growing in it and the cows that eat the grass are eating it so we could be drinking it. Who knows? I doubt anyone has really looked into it.

I'm all for cutting down on packaging. If you shop in Aldi or Lidl then you can easily buy all your fruit/veg loose and it's usually better than some of the supermarkets anyway. A farmer's market is even better. Personally I take along my own little degradable bags with tie handles to put my loose fruit and veg in and then reuse them till they start to split, which takes quite a while. You can't see through them so I leave them open in the trolley so they can see what's what. No problem. I have a little bag that we sell which attaches into my handbag or would go in your pocket which holds up to 15 little green bags. It's great.

If the big supermarkets just said that they weren't doing bags, bring your own. It would cut the usage right down altogether. Tesco mucked about for a bit and had days where they didn't supply bags to see how it went but of course it didn't do much because most people didn't know until they arrived that they weren't getting a bag. If you knew then you would just take your own. People would just get used to it. They'd moan for the first few times but if they stuck to it and offered people a box if they were stuck then after a fortnight or so they'd remember.

Hard parenting!

 

[Davek0974]

Re using paper bags you have to think of the numbe of trees cut down to produce them. Also they're a lot heavier than poly ones so cost more to transport and need more lorries - fuel etc etc.

Yes but surely they would be made from recycled paper waste not virgin pulp????

Also, sustainable forestry sources means that the trees would be grown specifically for usage.

 

[Eco-girl]

True. Still got the problem of transporting them to site though and storage. It would create more jobs though, in planting, recycling pulp etc I suppose.

 

[WilliamH]

I dont think I have ever even seen a paper bag in a super market, never mind used one. I work on the re-use pre recycle theory so just use the same bags again and again at the super market.

As you say, there was a point where this couldnt be done with the poly bag things from Tesco. One batch degraded in sunlight so fast it was a struggle to get the shopping home!

 

[Hoojuan]

I replace all the Halogen lights ,just now in my house ,there are LED lights.I like this kind of lighting .So I would like to introduce the LED lights to all of you, LED lights ,there are good for our environment.The green lighting of LED light, I think.

 

[WilliamH]

I replaced halogen for LED lights too. Worked out that it saves ~£50 a year and, being like living in a mine until you get used to it, I cant read the electricty bill anymore anyway.

 

[EcoScheme]

Im considering doing away with home lighting alltogether - and maybe kitting myself & family out with some night-vision goggles.

 

[WilliamH]

Im considering doing away with home lighting alltogether - and maybe kitting myself & family out with some night-vision goggles.

I wonder if anyone sells solar powered night vision goggles....that would be really eco

 

[td2011]

Me too a green and environment friendly person, and I also follow some green methods to promote green awareness, like:

I have water harvesting treatment in my house so that if it rains then water is conserved and ground water is replenished.

I have also installed solar panels over my roof, this way solar energy provides 70% of our total energy needs, in winter we heat water through solar heater as well.

I always try not to waster papers and use the emails whenever I have to send mail to some body.

I have been using Energy Efficient Light Bulbs in my home, this way also saving electricity and also reducing my electricity bill.

I do not use leather shoes or any other leather stuffs, I always wear shoes either of rexine or synthetic stuff this way I also help illegal poaching of innocent animals, thus helping in balancing of our ecosystem.

I always try to plant trees whenever possible.

I try to reduce the wooden furniture and other wooden things and replacing them by metallic furniture, this way I am helping trees.

I use polythene bags as minimum as possible, and use other degradable material made bags for carrying any thing.

Even in investment I have opted for Green Investment and also have invested a handsome amount of money here.

I do not eat meat, flesh or fish, i am a vegetarian person, as eating meat is also contributing in the Global Warming.

And there are also so many other things which I practice for going green, as I am environment friendly.

I have also maintained a small garden in the back yard of my house and I love to spend my some time there usually and taking care of the plants and trees there, and get so relief and peace there.

I hope some people after reading this post would also like to follow some of these points.

I suppose when you think about it living this way is easier, cleaner and it's not difficult to do it. It's a nicer existence I think. I know the garden can be time consuming but if you have the time and enjoy tending to it then it isn't a chore.

 

[johnrambo]

Great I am really thanks for LED touch branded.

 

[Davek0974]

Great I am really thanks for LED touch branded.

Err, what :|:|

 

[Mr H]

Me too a green and environment friendly person, and I also follow some green methods to promote green awareness, like:

I have water harvesting treatment in my house so that if it rains then water is conserved and ground water is replenished.

I have also installed solar panels over my roof, this way solar energy provides 70% of our total energy needs, in winter we heat water through solar heater as well.

I always try not to waster papers and use the emails whenever I have to send mail to some body.

I have been using "nolink" in my home, this way also saving electricity and also reducing my electricity bill.

I do not use leather shoes or any other leather stuffs, I always wear shoes either of rexine or synthetic stuff this way I also help illegal poaching of innocent animals, thus helping in balancing of our ecosystem.

I always try to plant trees whenever possible.

I try to reduce the wooden furniture and other wooden things and replacing them by metallic furniture, this way I am helping trees.

I use polythene bags as minimum as possible, and use other degradable material made bags for carrying any thing.

Even in investment I have opted for "no link" and also have invested a handsome amount of money here.

I do not eat meat, flesh or fish, i am a vegetarian person, as eating meat is also contributing in the Global Warming.

And there are also so many other things which I practice for going green, as I am environment friendly.

I have also maintained a small garden in the back yard of my house and I love to spend my some time there usually and taking care of the plants and trees there, and get so relief and peace there.

I hope some people after reading this post would also like to follow some of these points.

I've stock piled enough Osram incandescent light bulbs to put blackpool to shame & have a Monaro VXR

Green issues are little more than tax.....

 

[S-Marketing]

I've stock piled enough Osram incandescent light bulbs to put blackpool to shame & have a Monaro VXR

Green issues are little more than tax.....

You dont need to write you have a VXR. We knew you owned one cos you called it a Monaro. Everyone else just calls it a Vauxhall.

 

[Mr H]

The wife calls it "The chav moblile"

 

[S-Marketing]

The wife calls it "The chav moblile"

I'm not a big fan myself but I heard one giving it some the other day and it did sound good. Worth the fuel costs just for the noise I reckon.

 

[rosstailor]

here are some of the tips what one can do in this go green campaign
1. go paperless when possible
2. Ramp up your recycling
3. Plant a herb garden

 

[love154]

Interesting! I would like to see your work buddy. Can you tell me some websites where I can get some inspiration?

I just send my empty cartridges to GreenTech for recycling but they recycle the original empty cartridge only once for better quality. So I have no idea what to do with a recycled cartridge when it gets empty and I throw them in the trash can

GreenTech dont give very good prices for toner how many recycled cartridges do you get i can give you a number to get them collected and they give a percentage off the money to charity. they will also take your original cartridges and most probably give you better money than GreenTech

 

[internetspaceships]

Buy second hand computer equipment. If you're really serious about the green thing and it's not for show then you'll know that the carbon cost of the units has already been "spent" by someone else.

Computer equipment that's under a year old is hardly out of date.

Same applies to cars too.

 

[Davek0974]

Same applies to cars too.

Definitely with cars, i drive a 1996 land rover discovery 1, i practically recycle it every few months

 

[lurzan]

Start riding a bicycles. Bikes don't take up a lot of roadway. SO by having smaller roads, there will be less construction, less machines that release carbon dioxide pollution. With smaller roads, there will be more room for wilderness. Best of all it produce no meaningful pollution when in operation.

 

[Davek0974]

Start riding a bicycles. Bikes don't take up a lot of roadway. SO by having smaller roads, there will be less construction, less machines that release carbon dioxide pollution. With smaller roads, there will be more room for wilderness. Best of all it produce no meaningful pollution when in operation.

Maybe be but its not going to happen is it, its not practical.

My trip to work is 26miles, its to expensive to use the train so i use my car. You cannot transport goods by bicycle either.

The one suggestion i do have is to start using our canal and river network to move non-perishable goods around again.

 

[detgadget]

I dont think I have ever even seen a paper bag in a super market, never mind used one. I work on the re-use pre recycle theory so just use the same bags again and again at the super market.

As you say, there was a point where this couldnt be done with the poly bag things from Tesco. One batch degraded in sunlight so fast it was a struggle to get the shopping home!

Some super markets here promoted the use of multi-use bags by giving them away for free for a limited time before going bagless. It created some awareness.

At the end of the day, even if you just re-use non biodegradable bags, you are still doing your part in going green.

 

[adamconant]

Hi,thanks for your ideal for this green campaign.
I agree on the tiny actions we need to take for it.
Everyone's tiny step contributes great to it.
We refuse to utiliz disposable items that are at the cost of destroying fixed balance of eco-system,advocate to use environmental friendly items such as biodegradable plates,cups,tableware and other else.

 

[Niamh-Allan]

[FONT=&quot]Well as far as doing my part is concerned, I prefer emails to print medias as it saves a lot of paper. In addition to it, I utilize the renewable waste as the soil residue. It proves beneficial for the plants and at the same time avoids the time and energy to dump them. The other simple habits like walking and cycling do not just prove beneficial for the health but equally effective for the surroundings. Owing to heights of air pollution, taking public transports to where ever possible would definitely make some difference.[/FONT]

 

[Davek0974]

[FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]I will make my office and home green by using recycled products and minimize use of plastics and paper. At home I will cut back on energy consumption. Maximum energy is consumed by heaters during winter and air conditioners during summer. I will minimize the use of both these electrical.[/FONT]

[FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]I will make my office and home green by using recycled products and minimize use of plastics and paper. At home I will cut back on energy consumption. Maximum energy is consumed by heaters during winter and air conditioners during summer. I will minimize the use of both these electrical.[/FONT]

[FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]I will make my office and home green by using recycled products and minimize use of plastics and paper. At home I will cut back on energy consumption. Maximum energy is consumed by heaters during winter and air conditioners during summer. I will minimize the use of both these electrical.[/FONT]

Trying to boost your thread count by any chance

 

[Treebox]

Green or living walls are a great way to not only improve the look of a building, they also have environmental benefits. They provide insulation, thus reducing energy bills. They encourage wildlife such as bees, butterflies and birds into the area, and provide some much needed greenery into urban areas providing numerous health benefits.

 

[Danmill]

My business uses green hosting so our servers are carbon nuetral, I also tend to try and walk/cycle as much as I can. I know how people think whats the point if everybody else isnt doing it, your just a drop in the ocean. but as mother theresa said the ocean is made up of drops!

 

[traveler29]

Have a solar panel setup to power several things in my home during the night.

I can power my daughters room, a fridge, garage, TV and system, 2 AC units.

Came out to about $5/kW

 

[Davek0974]

Have a solar panel setup to power several things in my home during the night.

I can power my daughters room, a fridge, garage, TV and system, 2 AC units.

Came out to about $5/kW

You have a solar panel that works at night:|:|:|:|

 

[Davek0974]

My business uses green hosting so our servers are carbon nuetral, I also tend to try and walk/cycle as much as I can. I know how people think whats the point if everybody else isnt doing it, your just a drop in the ocean. but as mother theresa said the ocean is made up of drops!

Please explain a carbon neutral server

 

[internetspaceships]

I can explain it but I'll wait and see if the original poster does first.

It's actually a technicality.

 

[ourchelly]

People should take going green seriously and start using Eco friendly products that not harm environment and also good for us ...so using Eco friendly and organic products is great way to go green ...ourgreendirectory.COM

 

[Davek0974]

People should take going green seriously and start using Eco friendly products that not harm environment and also good for us ...so using Eco friendly and organic products is great way to go green ...ourgreendirectory.COM

Maybe but once you apply the "Green, eco or organic" tag to anything, the price doubles, that is not healthy for my wallet

 

[Talay]

Maybe but once you apply the "Green, eco or organic" tag to anything, the price doubles, that is not healthy for my wallet

I didn't double my prices.

 

[Davek0974]

Please explain a carbon neutral server

I can explain it but I'll wait and see if the original poster does first.

It's actually a technicality.

Still waiting

 

[Agers initiative]

Whether it makes a difference or not.... We are looking to go green.... Our product is regarded as the natural antibiotic... Homeopathic.... And has innumerable benefits, to people and animals.... Not to mention plant life thrives on this.... With a product like this.... It would be wrong not to go green....

If anyone knows of any label printing companies that use recycled paper and have competitive prices.... I would be interested in checking them out.....

Thanks for listening.... Every little has to help.... Surely...

 

[Agers initiative]

I used Eco-green printers for my company .. Because these printers are pollutions-less .. i also like clean environment ...

Hi,
I'm just starting out.... I am looking to go the green route where I can.... The bottles I am using are made from recycled glass.... I was hoping to have enviro friendly bottle labels too... If at all possible....


Reading your post... You may be exactly what I am looking for....
We require bottle labels.... For 500ml bottles... Hopefully that gives a vague size... I am chasing quotes for quantities of 100, 500 and 1000....

Looking for a silver background with black print.... Preferably glossy...

If you can provide me with a vague price I would be grateful.....

Many thanks,
Julie

 

[alex458]

hi
thanks for your post. i have a question that is not directly link with this thread but indirectly it connected with it. i will feel if one can answer my query which is,
how i can make my living room green and shiny just a garden looks.???

 

[Davek0974]

hi
thanks for your post. i have a question that is not directly link with this thread but indirectly it connected with it. i will feel if one can answer my query which is,
how i can make my living room green and shiny just a garden looks.???

Simple. plant grass seeds and plants in it???

Very odd question:|

 

[Wassells]

Here is one tip to going green;
- Try walking to work if its close by instead of taking the bus