Sustainable Guide – Page 55

How much Oil the USA uses in a Day [Visuals]

October 25November 3Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged How much Oil the USA uses in a Day, oil, oil consumption, paris agreement, petrol, petrol consumption, USA, USA withdrawal from the Paris Agreement3 Comments

How much Oil the USA uses in a Day [Visual] | ecogreenlove

Since President Trump withdrew the USA from the Paris Agreement, we thought it would be a good time to look at just how much petrol the USA uses when compared with other large economies.

It may not surprise you that the USA ‘leads’ the world in terms of petrol usage. But it may surprise you when you see just how much petrol they use when compared with other major economies.

The USA uses 19,396,000 barrels of petrol per day. That’s enough to fill the Empire State Building almost 3 times over.

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The Smart Buildings of the Future [Infographic]

October 24October 31Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged algae façade, architecture, bike sharing, elevators of the future, food production compartments, how might the buildings be in the future, infographic, skywalk, technology, The Smart Buildings of the Future, water collection roof, wind turbineLeave a comment

Our world is changing at a rapid pace. Smart technology allows architects to think beyond traditional boundaries. Buildings of the future will connect the various pieces of the structure in an integrated, dynamic and functional way.

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Shrinking Houses: A new age of Space-Efficient Living [Infographic]

October 18October 23Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged architecture, container apartment, green living, green solutions, infographic, living in london, pros and cons of living in a small house, pros and cons of tiny house living, space efficient, the tiniest homes in the world, tiny homes, tiny livingLeave a comment

With an increasing demand for housing in the UK and strict planning restrictions, developers are attempting to fit as much real estate as possible within smaller and smaller areas.

This means that most new builds are half the size of the homes being constructed at the start of the 20th century.

Despite this eye-opening reality, there are plenty of people who are happy to sacrifice space for location – especially moving closer to the capital.

Storage World has looked at this trend, determined the main pros and cons of smaller house living and even looked around the world for extreme examples of homes which push the limits of square footage.

Read on to find out whether you’re cut out to thrive in this new era of space-efficient living.

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Eco-friendly bedroom cleaning and decorating ideas

October 17October 22Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged cleaning, cleaning tips, eco friendly, Eco-friendly bedroom cleaning and decorating ideas, ecotips, home decoration, how to clean mattress, repurpose, rustic look, wood pallets2 Comments

The bedroom is a universal synonym for a safe haven. A place you can unwind and be your truest self, where you can leave the hectic world behind and all worries at the threshold. Then the best thing you can do for yourself and for keeping your sanity is make it as cozy and relaxing as possible. With the countless different stores providing adorable furniture pieces and decoration, picking the right one can be quite overwhelming and even exhausting. We are here to tell you it’s all going to be fine and we have your back. Here are some original, imaginative, and most importantly, 100% green ideas for decorating and cleaning, you can apply to your favourite place in the world – the holy bedroom!

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Natural Light Benefits [Infographic]

August 21October 9Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged ecotips, energy-saving, home lighting tips, how to increase natural light at home, infographic, natural light benefits, save energy with natural light, skylights, tips, Using Natural Light in the Home3 Comments

The obvious benefit is that it reduces energy consumption, but the benefits of natural light extend far beyond that. Famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright so eloquently describes how ‘more and more, so it seems to me, light is the beautifier of the building’, and it sure does bring something special to a home.

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