Ways the world can reduce emissions from global transport systems
15/05/2024
The global transport system as a whole generates about 15% of total greenhouse gas emissions, and those emissions are growing. In order to bring climate change under control and severely reduce the amount of carbon and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, great efforts must be undertaken. What can be done, and what…
Green chemistry, also known as sustainable chemistry or environmentally friendly chemistry, is a field of chemistry that focuses on designing and developing products, processes, and technologies that minimize or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances. The goal of green chemistry is to promote the creation of environmentally friendly and sustainable materials and…
How E-waste and electronics recycling helps environmental conservation
28/11/2023
E-waste recycling is the process by which valuable materials are extracted from electronics for reuse. This process is highly complex, but the costs of this process are rapidly dropping, making it easier than ever for materials to be reused in various other electronic products and more. While there are still …
The circular economy is a production system that promotes the recycling and reuse of materials throughout the entire process. A circular economy refers to a production system that utilizes more recycling and reusable concepts at each stage. It can mean many things depending on the specific industry that employs its…
Eating Sustainably: Five Diet Tips for a Healthy Body and a Healthy Planet
25/07/2023
Living a healthy lifestyle by modifying our exercise habits and paying more attention to what goes into our food will not only improve your health and extend your life, it will also help the planet. Living more sustainably and being more conscious of finite natural resources has never been more…
Why Ecotourism Matters in the Fight Against Climate Change
24/07/2023
Global tourism has risen again, and with ever-increasing demand for air travel, never has hopscotching the globe been more accessible. However, there is a cost beyond what you pay for plane tickets. Air travel contributes a large amount of the harmful greenhouse gases that lead to a warming planet and all the…
Sustainable Tourism: How to Travel with Minimal Environmental Impact
24/07/2023
Sustainable Tourism: How to Travel with Minimal Environmental Impact 24/07/2023 Sustainable tourism is based on the idea that all modern travel involves using non-renewable resources to experience different places around the world for individuals. However, there are ways to mitigate the negative impacts that travel and tourism have on natural habitats and…
We’re all concerned about our carbon and energy footprints these days, but the good news is that smart home technology can help lower your energy bills and avoid costly repairs. Investing in smart home technology is getting more affordable by the day as more companies figure out ways to help you program…
Ecotourism is now a popular concept in the worldwide tourism industry. Much like agriculture, waste management, and many other economies, tourism is becoming more environmentally conscious. Ecotourism began as a concept in the late 1960s and early ’70s, when the first designated “ecotours” were being given in the Yucatán Peninsula. The concept has grown…
IS GREEN HYDROGEN THE ANSWER TO ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY?
29/04/2023
Green hydrogen could be another solution to the climate change crisis. In the hunt for full energy sustainability, the use of hydrogen has been a key ingredient. However, it takes energy to obtain the most plentiful element in the universe. If the energy required to separate hydrogen from other elements and substances in order…
We’ve added our first electric vehicle (EV) to the Tradebe Healthcare fleet. Supplied by fleet partner Fraikin, the 3.5 tonne Maxus eDeliver 9 van will reduce CO2 emissions by 14,000kg per year. The EV is based at the Tradebe Healthcare Rochester depot and will be driven by Maxine Coster to collect medical waste…
An Ambitious Plan to Manage Non-Packaging Plastics in European Waste Streams
23/03/2023
Plastic is used in countless processes and products throughout Europe and the world. They have opened the door to many new technologies that have saved and improved lives the world over. However, a side effect of the widespread use of plastic is the entrance of harmful chemicals and large amounts…
