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The Problem with Consumerism [Videos]

November 27January 13Posted in Media, Sustainable GuideTagged carbon footprint, climate change, climate crisis, climate emergency, consumer, consumerism, consumption, degrowth, ecogreenlove, environment, green energy, minimalism1 Comment

In 2009, South Korea did something remarkable. The country poured 2% of its GDP, some $38.1 billion, into environmental projects, hoping to create one million green jobs over the next five years. The goal was to spur growth in a slumping economy while simultaneously creating a low carbon society. In one sense, the plan worked. South Korea’s economic system did eventually recover, but in a more important sense, the plan failed. From 2009 to 2014, Korea’s emissions rose 11.8%. So, despite massive investments in clean energy, railway expansion, and energy efficiency, South Korea’s emissions still climbed.

So what happened? Why didn’t South Korea’s green growth strategy work? The video below (by Our Changing Climate) will answer that question and more in order to understand one of the insidious spectres that haunts the green energy revolution: consumption.

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CO2e produced when cooking these traditional UK dishes

August 8December 29Posted in Food, recipesTagged carbon footprint, ecogreenlove, English breakfast, environment, fish and chips, food, home cooking, recipe, roast dinner, shepherd’s pie, Spaghetti Bolognese, uk traditional dish, vegan

As the UK tries to reduce its carbon emissions to net-zero by 2050, it’s time to encourage people to look a little closer to home for ways to help reduce their own contribution. The largest source of carbon emissions from households in the UK is food and drink but there are changes we can make to help lower this. With some manufacturers now producing packaging for their products that detail the CO2e that has gone into making these, it can help people understand just how environmentally friendly their home-cooked meals are.

Viessmann took four of the UK’s most popular dishes and created carbon labels to show the carbon footprint behind the meals. These were based on meals that would feed four people and they then calculated how far you could travel as a way to compare the CO2 levels.

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6 Methods to Reduce your Supply Chain Carbon Footprint

January 22January 24Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged carbon footprint, climate change, environment, green business, green solutions, logistics, manufacturing, reduce waste, supply chain, sustainable, technology, transportation

According to the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks 1990-2017–the national inventory that the U.S. prepares annually under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change–transportation accounted for the largest portion (29 percent) of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2017, which includes cars, trucks, commercial aircraft, railroads and all other sources. On average, more than seven percent of an industry’s carbon footprint is attributed to emissions from the supply chain.

As you can see, the transportation industry has a role to play in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions are a main contributor to climate change and global warming. Manufacturers, retailers and logistics companies can reduce their carbon footprint by changing the way they do business. This includes reducing waste in the supply chain, improving energy efficiency, conserving natural resources and promoting the use of clean energy.

Reducing your supply chain carbon footprint can help you reduce your operating expenses, improve revenue and make the right impression on potential business partners and consumers–particularly those that want to preserve the natural environment. Regardless of what role your company plays in the U.S. supply chain, use these tips to reduce your supply chain carbon footprint.

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The Eco-Adventure Time: How Experiencing the Outdoors benefits the Environment and your Wellbeing

November 30December 10Posted in Garden & Nature, Health, Man & Nature, Sustainable GuideTagged carbon footprint, climate change, ecofriendly, ecogreenlove, environment, great outdoors, green living, Health, nature, tips, urban farming, wellbeing

People are predominantly visual beings. We rely heavily on what we see to form our opinions and grasp the world that surrounds us. It is an important evolutionary tool, but it has been a double-edged sword. Hence we reach a particularly incendiary topic these days: climate change.

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Can E-bikes help the Environment? [Infographic]

November 6November 7Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged carbon footprint, co2, Cycling, e-bike, ecogreenlove, electric bike, environment, green living, green solutions, greenhouse gas emissions, infographic, sustainability, transport

Using an e-bike regularly could have a positive impact towards fighting climate change

After only 1,000km an e-bike would offset all carbon emissions produced by its production
89.5 million tonnes of CO2 is produced by road travel per year, whereas e-bikes produce none
Built-in battery packs on modern e-bikes can take you 257 laps of an Olympic track

Utilising data from The Department for Transport**, an infographic has been created that looks at total greenhouse gas emissions produced by standard modes of transport versus e-bikes. This is in a bid to encourage people to think about the environment and their role in helping it.

Commissioned by cycling specialists, Cycle Republic, the infographic highlights that if sustainably produced electricity is used for the manufacturing of e-bikes, they will emit almost zero CO2 and produce very little noise whilst on the road.

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