Global Warming Prevention practices can improve a business's bottom line through reduced raw material and energy costs, treatment and disposal expenses, and associated labor costs. Many of these strategies, such as substituting toxic materials with safer alternatives, are simple and inexpensive.
Global Warming Prevention practices reduce or eliminate:
Treatment, disposal, and associated and labor costs
Wildlife and habitat damage
Property devaluation
Remediation costs
Civil and criminal fines
Permit fees
Insurance costs
Process disruption
Down time
Other key benefits when implementing these preventions include:
Enhanced Public Image. Consumers more favorably view businesses that adopt and practice global warming prevention strategies, and the marketing of these practices can increase profits.
Increased Productivity and Efficiency. Global Warming assessments help organizations identify opportunities to decrease raw material usage, eliminate unnecessary operations, increase throughput, reduce off-spec product generation, and improve yields.
Reduced Regulatory Burden. Improving environmental performance and reaching performance goals that go beyond compliance are ways to reduce regulatory burdens.
Decreased Liability. Handling hazardous and toxic materials brings high liability should an accident occur. Organizations that substitute toxic materials with safer alternatives reduce the liability and high costs associated with an unsafe environment.
Improved Environmental and Health Quality. Global Warming Prevention methods can help reduce the air, water, and land pollution that results from waste generation, treatment, and disposal, reduce worker and resident health risks and the environmental risks associated with pollutant emissions, and conserve natural resources and landfill space.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
7 Ways To Lower Your Pollution Emmissions
Here are a few ways that anyone can do to help keep their pollution emissions and help eliminate global warming everyday!
Reduce electricity usage around the home
The largest source of greenhouse gases is electric power generation. The average home actually contributes more to global warming than the average car. This is because much of the energy we use in our homes comes from power plants which burn fossil fuel to power our electric products.
Improve vehicle fuel-efficiency
The second largest source of greenhouse gases is transportation. Motor vehicles are responsible for about 1/3 of all CO2 emissions in both the U.S.A. and Canada.
Recycle air conditioner coolant - If your car has an air conditioner, make sure you recycle its coolant whenever you have it serviced. (Ask whoever is doing if they do that and if not, where you can.) You can save thousands of pounds of carbon dioxide each year by doing this.
Drive less - You'll save energy by taking the bus, riding a bike, or walking. Try consolidating trips to the mall or longer routine drives. Encourage car-pooling.
Conserve energy in the home and yard
Yard maintenance contributes significantly to greenhouse emissions. An hour of operation, a power lawn mower emits 12x’s as much hydrocarbon as a typical automobile. A weed-eater emits 21x’s more and a leaf-blower 34x’s more.
Paint your home - a light color if you live in a warm climate, or a dark color in a cold climate. This can contribute saving up to 5000 pounds of carbon dioxide per year. Some paint stores have special paints that you can put under a color which are known as a, undercoat, which help reduce heat-loose and cold air from getting into the house which will save both money and make it easier to choose which color you will like on your house.
Choose clean energy options - If you can choose your electricity supplier, pick a company that generates at least half its power from wind, solar energy and other renewable sources.
By doing these things as often as you can or everyday, will not only help the Earth stay green, but you can take pride in know that what you are doing! Talk about bragging rights!
As Always, Keep it Green.
Reduce electricity usage around the home
The largest source of greenhouse gases is electric power generation. The average home actually contributes more to global warming than the average car. This is because much of the energy we use in our homes comes from power plants which burn fossil fuel to power our electric products.
Improve vehicle fuel-efficiency
The second largest source of greenhouse gases is transportation. Motor vehicles are responsible for about 1/3 of all CO2 emissions in both the U.S.A. and Canada.
Recycle air conditioner coolant - If your car has an air conditioner, make sure you recycle its coolant whenever you have it serviced. (Ask whoever is doing if they do that and if not, where you can.) You can save thousands of pounds of carbon dioxide each year by doing this.
Drive less - You'll save energy by taking the bus, riding a bike, or walking. Try consolidating trips to the mall or longer routine drives. Encourage car-pooling.
Conserve energy in the home and yard
Yard maintenance contributes significantly to greenhouse emissions. An hour of operation, a power lawn mower emits 12x’s as much hydrocarbon as a typical automobile. A weed-eater emits 21x’s more and a leaf-blower 34x’s more.
Paint your home - a light color if you live in a warm climate, or a dark color in a cold climate. This can contribute saving up to 5000 pounds of carbon dioxide per year. Some paint stores have special paints that you can put under a color which are known as a, undercoat, which help reduce heat-loose and cold air from getting into the house which will save both money and make it easier to choose which color you will like on your house.
Choose clean energy options - If you can choose your electricity supplier, pick a company that generates at least half its power from wind, solar energy and other renewable sources.
By doing these things as often as you can or everyday, will not only help the Earth stay green, but you can take pride in know that what you are doing! Talk about bragging rights!
As Always, Keep it Green.
Friday, August 24, 2007
50 Everyday Things You Can Do To Help Stop Global Warming
Global warming is and always will be an urgent and serious problem, especially if we do nothing to change it. Why wait for the governments to change the outcome when every one of us can adopt a more responsible lifestyle. If we don’t act now, it will be too late for not only us, but our children.
Here is a simple list of 50 things that everyone can do in the fight against Global Warming. Some of the things on this list are little to nothing cost wise while others will have some cost to them. NONE of these will break your bank so don’t be shy to help save the world a little bit everyday!
1. Replace a regular incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb (cfl)
2. Install a programmable thermostat
3. Move your thermostat down 2° in winter and up 2° in summer
4. Clean or replace filters on your furnace and air conditioner
5. Choose energy efficient appliances when making new purchases
6. Do not leave appliances on standby
7. Wrap your water heater in an insulation blanket
8. Move your fridge and freezer
9. Defrost old fridges and freezers regularly
10. Don't let heat escape from your house over a long period
11. Replace your old single-glazed windows with double-glazing
12. Get a home energy audit
13. Cover your pots while cooking
14. Use the washing machine or dishwasher only when they are full
15. Take a shower instead of a bath
16. Use less hot water
17. Use a clothesline instead of a dryer whenever possible
18. Insulate and weatherize your home
19. Be sure you’re recycling at home
20. Recycle your organic waste
21. Buy intelligently
22. Choose products that come with little packaging and buy refills when you can
23. Reuse your shopping bag
24. Reduce waste
25. Plant a tree
26. Switch to green power
27. Buy locally grown and produced foods
28. Buy fresh foods instead of frozen
29. Seek out and support local farmers markets
30. Buy organic foods as much as possible
31. Eat less meat
32. Reduce the number of miles you drive by walking, biking, carpooling or taking mass transit wherever possible.
33. Start a carpool with your coworkers or classmates
34. Don't leave an empty roof rack on your car
35. Keep your car tuned up
36. Drive carefully and do not waste fuel
37. Check your tires weekly to make sure they’re properly inflated
38. When it is time for a new car, choose a more fuel efficient vehicle
39. Try car sharing
40. Try telecommuting from home
41. Fly less
42. Encourage your school or business to reduce emissions
43. Join the virtual march
44. Encourage the switch to renewable energy
45. Protect and conserve forest worldwide
46. Consider the impact of your investments
47. Make your city cool
48. Tell Congress to act
49. Make sure your voice is heard!
50. Teach Others.
Here is a simple list of 50 things that everyone can do in the fight against Global Warming. Some of the things on this list are little to nothing cost wise while others will have some cost to them. NONE of these will break your bank so don’t be shy to help save the world a little bit everyday!
1. Replace a regular incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb (cfl)
2. Install a programmable thermostat
3. Move your thermostat down 2° in winter and up 2° in summer
4. Clean or replace filters on your furnace and air conditioner
5. Choose energy efficient appliances when making new purchases
6. Do not leave appliances on standby
7. Wrap your water heater in an insulation blanket
8. Move your fridge and freezer
9. Defrost old fridges and freezers regularly
10. Don't let heat escape from your house over a long period
11. Replace your old single-glazed windows with double-glazing
12. Get a home energy audit
13. Cover your pots while cooking
14. Use the washing machine or dishwasher only when they are full
15. Take a shower instead of a bath
16. Use less hot water
17. Use a clothesline instead of a dryer whenever possible
18. Insulate and weatherize your home
19. Be sure you’re recycling at home
20. Recycle your organic waste
21. Buy intelligently
22. Choose products that come with little packaging and buy refills when you can
23. Reuse your shopping bag
24. Reduce waste
25. Plant a tree
26. Switch to green power
27. Buy locally grown and produced foods
28. Buy fresh foods instead of frozen
29. Seek out and support local farmers markets
30. Buy organic foods as much as possible
31. Eat less meat
32. Reduce the number of miles you drive by walking, biking, carpooling or taking mass transit wherever possible.
33. Start a carpool with your coworkers or classmates
34. Don't leave an empty roof rack on your car
35. Keep your car tuned up
36. Drive carefully and do not waste fuel
37. Check your tires weekly to make sure they’re properly inflated
38. When it is time for a new car, choose a more fuel efficient vehicle
39. Try car sharing
40. Try telecommuting from home
41. Fly less
42. Encourage your school or business to reduce emissions
43. Join the virtual march
44. Encourage the switch to renewable energy
45. Protect and conserve forest worldwide
46. Consider the impact of your investments
47. Make your city cool
48. Tell Congress to act
49. Make sure your voice is heard!
50. Teach Others.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Celebrities Endorsing Green Living
It seems that everyone is thinking about global warming and green living. Celebrities are now endorsing campaigns to help save the planet. I'm sure you've seen the adverts on TV telling you to switch to 30 degrees when using your washing machine. This ad features supermodel Helena Christensen. She is not the only celebrity to be doing her bit.
In the newest issue of Now Magazine dated 13th August 2007 Melinda Messanger had this to say "Preserving the planet is something that we all have to think about. I've linked up with the Go Small with Lenor campaign to find out how we can save energy. For instance, concentrated fabric softeners use 70 per cent less packaging." Melinda went on to say that she will be raising money for Global Cool - Globalcool.org which is a brilliant charity raising awareness of how we can all reduce our carbon footprint.
Way to go Melinda.
Who knew an everyday chore like washing clothes could make such a difference? I certainly didn't, I mean I've used concentrated fabric softeners before but never actually gave it much thought. I guess I will from now on - will you?
Until next time,
Stay green.
In the newest issue of Now Magazine dated 13th August 2007 Melinda Messanger had this to say "Preserving the planet is something that we all have to think about. I've linked up with the Go Small with Lenor campaign to find out how we can save energy. For instance, concentrated fabric softeners use 70 per cent less packaging." Melinda went on to say that she will be raising money for Global Cool - Globalcool.org which is a brilliant charity raising awareness of how we can all reduce our carbon footprint.
Way to go Melinda.
Who knew an everyday chore like washing clothes could make such a difference? I certainly didn't, I mean I've used concentrated fabric softeners before but never actually gave it much thought. I guess I will from now on - will you?
Until next time,
Stay green.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
7 Ways That You Can Help Save Our Planet
Here's a list of 7 everyday things that we can all do to help save our planet.
1. Use Solar Water Heaters if you are living at place where there is enough sunlight.
Using solar water heaters can easily save hundreds of dollars on energy bills. Also, solar water heaters heats better then normal heaters.
2. The Transportation Routine.
Use public transports like Trains and buses. Utilize the carpool concept and similar ideas for your traveling needs. Emissions from today’s vehicles account for a large part of the CO2 being released into the atmosphere. Public transport vehicles like buses take large number of people from one place to another, so by using these public transportation systems, emissions per person will be lower compared to everyone driving their own vehicles. Carpooling is another great way to lower the CO2 per vehicle level overall.
3. Tune Engine and Air filters every 6 months.
Air filters on vehicles get clogged by dust and other particles in the air and from the engine. Cleaning the filters in the engine will allow the vehicle to run more smoothly and efficiently. Keeping your vehicle tuned will not only help in reducing carbon emissions, but it will save on how much gas is being used per mile. That means more money in yoru pocket instead of the pump.
4. Clean up those Furnace and Air conditioner filters!
Just like vehicles, furnaces and A/C units have air filters and they should always be checked and cleaned. Once they get clogged, more energy is wasted. By cleaning and making sure the filters are free of debris, you can not only save energy, but help reduce carbon emissions.
5. Recycled Products
By using recycled products, you can help reduce how fast our resources are being depleted. For example, consider using recycled paper products over non recycled paper. That will help reduce the amount of trees that are being cut down.
6. Plant more trees.
Trees suck up carbon dioxide and produce and oxygen in return. Planning more trees would reduce a percentage of the CO2 levels in our atmosphere. Not to mention more oxygen to go around.
7. Educate more people about Global Warming and Its effects.
Educating as many people as possible will not only put pressure on the governments to provide ways on global warming prevention but the people themselves will do their own measures to prevent global warming.
1. Use Solar Water Heaters if you are living at place where there is enough sunlight.
Using solar water heaters can easily save hundreds of dollars on energy bills. Also, solar water heaters heats better then normal heaters.
2. The Transportation Routine.
Use public transports like Trains and buses. Utilize the carpool concept and similar ideas for your traveling needs. Emissions from today’s vehicles account for a large part of the CO2 being released into the atmosphere. Public transport vehicles like buses take large number of people from one place to another, so by using these public transportation systems, emissions per person will be lower compared to everyone driving their own vehicles. Carpooling is another great way to lower the CO2 per vehicle level overall.
3. Tune Engine and Air filters every 6 months.
Air filters on vehicles get clogged by dust and other particles in the air and from the engine. Cleaning the filters in the engine will allow the vehicle to run more smoothly and efficiently. Keeping your vehicle tuned will not only help in reducing carbon emissions, but it will save on how much gas is being used per mile. That means more money in yoru pocket instead of the pump.
4. Clean up those Furnace and Air conditioner filters!
Just like vehicles, furnaces and A/C units have air filters and they should always be checked and cleaned. Once they get clogged, more energy is wasted. By cleaning and making sure the filters are free of debris, you can not only save energy, but help reduce carbon emissions.
5. Recycled Products
By using recycled products, you can help reduce how fast our resources are being depleted. For example, consider using recycled paper products over non recycled paper. That will help reduce the amount of trees that are being cut down.
6. Plant more trees.
Trees suck up carbon dioxide and produce and oxygen in return. Planning more trees would reduce a percentage of the CO2 levels in our atmosphere. Not to mention more oxygen to go around.
7. Educate more people about Global Warming and Its effects.
Educating as many people as possible will not only put pressure on the governments to provide ways on global warming prevention but the people themselves will do their own measures to prevent global warming.
Remember, the more we can do, the better off we will all be.
Friday, August 10, 2007
Global Warming Competition - Cool The Earth
Global warming has become a very hot topic at the moment. All the members of the G8 have agreed that their aim is to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions by 50% in 2050, and with that said it is now time for everyone worldwide to start taking action.
It was Japan that gave birth to the Kyoto Protocol and they have now devised a new initiative called Cool The Earth. This is a great contest so check it out now.
The Eco Business Creation Association, the organisers of this even are calling on people around the world to submit their ideas on how to decrease CO2 emissions and put a stop to global warming. The ideas that are collected with be used for prototype projects that will be conducted in Japan and these will then help to generate models for reducing our emissions. The results of the projects will be available worldwide and the aim of this is to further encourage innovation and to hopefully tackle the worldwide problem of growing CO2 levels.
The awards ceremony will take place in Japan and grand prize winners from abroad will be given a portion of the travel expenses and accommodation expenses needed to attend this ceremony. Winners that come from Japan will be taken on an eco-tour where they will learn more about global warming and the latest projects underway to help prevent it. There will also be special prize winners and they will receive 50,000 yen which is approximately $420.
If you would like to participate, you must submit your ideas by the 5th September 2007. The final results will be announced on the 18th October and the Awards ceremony will take place between the 13th to the 15th of December at the Eco Products 2007 Exhibition in Tokyo. If you would like more information on this contest just visit the Cool The Earth contest website.
Here's hoping we get the global warming threat under control.
Until next time, keep thinking green.
Amanda
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