Sustainable Living Made Simple
Find eco products and services, check out our eco-articles and share eco ideas with other Green Beings.
Recycled Glasses of a Different Kind
My husband has just become a respectable spectacle wearer. And after spending the day looking at frames I was wondering whether there could be a more eco friendly way to do it. I've heard about recycling unwanted glasses by donating them to those in need. We have a collection box for old specs at work. But to find a company that uses recycled metal and plastic was a bit of an eye opener. Oh dear sorry about the pun.....Learn more..People Power a New Twist
Here's a really interesting twist on people power. UK-based Pavegen Systems, have come up with a paving slab which can harvest the kinetic energy from pedestrian footsteps and convert it into electricity. The sustainable energy generated can be used for numerous activities including safety signs, lighting and even traffic lights.Learn more..
Carbon Offsetting - What's it all about?
It would seem that becoming carbon neutral is the new black. Our carbon offsetting tips section provides a summary of the things you need to know. It provides information on what it means to be carbon neutral and how to calculate and offset your greenhouse gas emissions. It also provides details of what to look for if you are buying carbon credits and who you can go to if you need some help.
How To Spot an Eco Innovation
This will help you recognise products and services which can reduce your environmental impacts and what to look out for when you are out shopping. We have also put together some tips on where to start if you fancy yourself as an inventor or eco-innovator.
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Specs made of recycled products - brilliant !! http://tinyurl.com/yktrqcu
Driverless cyber taxis! They're electric, so they're non-poluting, with the added benefit of no meaningless chatter... http://bit.ly/9Hsa2E