We all have have a social responsibility
to make the world a better place
and not just take from it.
WEEDS: The New Diesel Fuel
Turn weeds and algae into diesel fuel? A century ago, my grandparents farmed on land in a small Minnesota community called, Isanti. Today, that town is home to a $9 million pilot plant that will produce up to 4 million gallons of clean diesel fuel annually. Now there...
The Rise and Development of Eco Property in the Modern Age
The growing popularity of modern eco building designs can be seen in how celebrities such as Prince Charles, Orlando Bloom, and Damien Hirst have embraced them and are even recommending them. And even though construction of eco buildings or modifying an existing one...
Hiring an Environmentally Minded Commercial Waste Management Company
Whether you’re looking for a short-term solution for an upcoming project, or a long-term partnership spanning multiple outlets, as a business owner there are a myriad of options when it comes to hiring a commercial waste management company. Waste management takes on...
How to Create an Eco-Friendly Business Ethos
In this modern age where our planet’s environment is at the forefront of all of our minds, it is important to try and do our bit to help out by reducing our individual carbon footprint and waste production. A workplace environment such as an office can be a wasteful...
Flame Retardants and Toxic Furnishings. Killing Us Softly
As you sit reading this you may not be aware that the furnishings and decor in your home are the root cause of many of yours and your family's ailments. While health practitioners are rather quick to prescribe drugs, which in themselves have many unwanted side...
Fighting The Dangers Of Asbestos
A look at Asbestos and how it is in so many buildings until it was found to be extremely dangerous and how it is proving to be costly to get rid of. Asbestos removal has been an expensive task undertaken by local authorities and private property developers since the...
Steps to take when someone fly tips on your land
Throughout the UK, the illegal practice of fly tipping is evident. In fact, many lawbreakers are using farm land as their go-to place to dump waste illegally instead of taking it to an authorised method. Agricultural insurance providers, Lycetts, has prepared...
Going Green: Disposing of Business Signs
Plastic signs are a thing of the past for businesses — with many organisations pushing to become more environmentally friendly. Due to the advancements in technology and more quirkier forms of advertising, the possibilities to stand out from the crowd are endless....
Keep Your Business Green When Expanding Overseas
The decision to expand your business overseas requires a long list of considerations. You need to think about the wages commanded by local workers, examine tax codes, search out a no foreign fee credit card, and take into account a wide range of other crucial...
An Urgent Need for Change – Sand Scarcity
More and more Americans are living in urban areas. In the past 50 years, the percentage of those living in cities increased by 10% and in the United States, the degree of urbanization is currently over 81%. This is a worldwide phenomenon, though. While North America...