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The Changing Face of UK Energy [Infographic]

May 24June 1Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged bioenergy, coal, consumption, domestic, electricity, energy usage, gas, green energy, Home, hydro, industry, infographic, oil, production, renewable energy, services, solar, transport, uk, untied kingdom, wind2 Comments

The key message to take from this infographic could well be the rise of renewable energy in the UK energy market, as the push by successive governments for green energy has led to a vast increase in the number of renewable energy sources being utilised.

Another key issue is how this energy is being used, so for this we have looked at which sectors use the most energy. Perhaps unsurprisingly it is the transport sector that uses the most energy (38%), followed by domestic usage at 27%.

This, of course, takes quite a macro look at the UK energy market. To make it more obviously relevant to the individual, the piece finally covers where the money you pay annually for energy is actually going and compares home energy usage in the UK with the US. Unsurprisingly heating accounts for about twice as much domestic energy usage in the UK.

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The Truth about Styrofoam [Infographic]

January 26January 19Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged alternatives, disposal, environment, facts, Health, infographic, Landfill, new york city, petroleum, plastic, production, Recycling, Styrofoam, take action, washington dcLeave a comment

“It might keep your coffee hot without burning your hand, but plastic foam – more commonly known as Styrofoam – is one of the most harmful materials around when it comes to the environment. This petroleum-based plastic has gained a lot of negative attention in recent years, prompting bans in many cities such as New York City and Washington D.C.”

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Food Waste [Video]

October 14March 15Posted in Food, Media, zero wasteTagged cosmetic, farmers, food, fossil fuels, global, grocery stores, hunger, impact, poverty, production, standards, supermarkets, video, Waste, water2 Comments

Award-winning author Tristram Stuart argues that food waste is a global scandal.
via AJ+

I stumbled upon this video and is never enough when we publish something about food waste. Here are some facts and numbers in a visual easy-to-read infographic way that show what is costing to the environment, here is a video with some story about food waste, a video showing “stellar examples of ugly fruit and veggies” from FB and yet another video as example of how food that has been trashed out can be perfectly edible and even help others who can’t afford to eat nice food from the supermarkets or in a nice restaurant without having to go to the junk cheap food place. Well, there is even a Food Waste Day with some tips you can do to avoid wastage. We have even posted about how to use up some leftovers.

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Tips on Dumpster Diving [Infographic]

July 15July 23Posted in Food, Sustainable GuideTagged consumption, diving, dumpster, eco, ecological, food, footprint, freegan, freeganism, hunger, infographic, lifestyle, money, movement, production, resources, sustainable, tips, trash, Waste, water5 Comments

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While some people spend the early morning hours asleep, partying, or getting ready for work, other people around the world pursue a slightly less conventional activity: digging through trash.

Why, you might ask, would someone enthusiastically subject themselves to the often disgusting sights and smells on the inside of a dumpster or in the middle of a trash heap? Turns out, these intrepid dumpster divers are on to something. Read on to learn what dumpster diving is all about and how you can take advantage of the wonderful treasure that is other people’s trash.

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Are Organics really better? [Infographic]

June 3June 3Posted in FoodTagged business, carbon, conventional, cost, farm, food, improvement, label, Market, organic, pesticide, produce, production, quality, trend, waterLeave a comment

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Source: MPHOnlinenline.org/

After thirty years of study, the Rodale Institute concludes that:

“organic methods are improving the quality of our food, improving the health of our soils and water, and improving our nation’s rural areas. Organic agriculture is creating more jobs, providing a livable income for farmers, and restoring America’s confidence in our farming community and food system.”

Read the whole study here