Sustainable Guide – Page 74

Cleaning Hacks [Infographic]

May 17May 23Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged clean hacks, diy, green living, guide, hacks, household, infographic, natural products, room by room, spring cleaning, tipsLeave a comment

No Cleaning Products, No Problem

You would probably be surprised to find out that in almost every room of the house you could find something to help you cleaning. From your kitchen or pantry, you could use lemons to make shower heads sparkle; ketchup to make copper shine and baking soda to clean mud off rugs and carpets. For those of you with spare cola in the house, it can be used to clean the toilet bowl!

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Carbon Neutral, Biofuels + Effects [Videos]

May 12May 12Posted in Media, Sustainable GuideTagged agriculture, algae, alternative, biofuel, biogas, carbon, carbon dioxide, carbon neutral, coal, crops, economic, effects, environment, environmental, explained, farm, fertiliser, firewood, food, fossil fuels, fuels, gasohol, manufacture, methane, natural gas, oil, shale gas, social, Waste, what is2 Comments

Biofuels are combustible fuels created from biomass.

“Firewood is the oldest bio-fuel mankind has used, now we have biogas, gasohol and many more. Carbon dioxide is produced when these burn, but as long as the trees and plants are allowed to re-grow, burning them simply helps carbon on its way round its natural cycle.

What is biogas? If we collect the faeces from humans and farm animals and place them in a ‘digester’ we can mimic what happens in a cow’s intestine, and we get biogas. There are many such digesters in use all round the world, where the gas is used for cooking and lighting and the remains are a rich fertiliser. Biogas digesters are used in most sewage works where the methane is burnt to generate electricity.

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Conquer Clutter in a Month [Infographic]

May 10April 26Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged clean, clutter, declutter, do i need it, do i use it, flowchart, guide, habits, Home, infographic, minimalism, room by room, routine, space, throw outLeave a comment

We’re all guilty of hoarding a mixture of clutter over time that we just don’t sort out or throw away and actually don’t realise how much space in your home it takes up! Whether its books, papers, children’s toys and more it all builds up and not doubt at some point you’re going to have to clean it up. If cleaning is not your forté though and you’re in need of a little motivation to spur you on, check this infographic to help you to get started and beat your clutter in a month.

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DIY: Plastic Workshop Machine [Video]

May 7May 3Posted in DIY, Media, Plastic, Sustainable Guide, Upcycle / Repurpose / ReuseTagged dave hakkens, diy, environment, plastic, precious plastic, recycle, reduce, repurpose, reuse, Waste, zero wasteLeave a comment

Precious Plastic: A project by Dave Hakkens

Precious Plastic developed DIY machines that enable everyone to build a little plastic workshop. A plan that will allow people, anywhere in the world to transform plastic waste into valuable things.

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Limits of Recycling [Video]

May 3May 3Posted in MediaTagged cons, cost, dangerous, downcycling, energy, glass, hazards, Landfill, materials, metals, plastic, Recycling, recyle, reduce, repurpose, reuse, trash, Waste2 Comments

Limits to recycling by The Fuse School

“Learn the basics about the limits to recycling. Yes, there can be limits to recycling, depending on which materials can or cannot be recyclable, on its cost and how involved society is.”