Having an event? Make it Green
UPDATED September 13th, 2010
In my years of working as a consultant, I planned and managed many events. It was painful to see professionals in their fields give so little regard to the environment when it came to their events. Not only did this oversight have negative consequences on the environment, it also cost the organisers of the event more money – sometimes, significantly more. Many organisers have suffered bad publicity as a result of a poorly thought out event. Read the rest of this entry »
Re-use and recycle those old batteries, mattresses and tires
Updated 9th September, 2010
If you have been wondering what to do with some old or unwanted items, you’re not alone. While more people are becoming aware of the importance of recycling glass, paper and aluminium, what about some other commonly used items such as batteries, mattresses and tires? Read the rest of this entry »
Plastic bag ban – big bad brother OR justified and necessary?
Plastic bags are a scourge on the environment. They do enormous damage to the land and oceans and urgent action is required to reduce their use. Read the rest of this entry »
Protecting our rivers, lakes and oceans – things you can do
Updated August 10, 2010
Our waterways are being assaulted. Their waters are no longer fit for drinking and bathing. They are losing the ability to support life within their ecosystems. This poses a grave situation for the environment and for human health as many salt and fresh water bodies of water are contaminated by toxins, fertilisers, prescription drugs and sewage. Read the rest of this entry »
Living green, buying green; being a responsible consumer
The green label is everywhere. Consumers are willing to pay more if they feel they are getting greater “green value” for their money. Green consumers will be found anywhere where there is a product or service in demand. So naturally, companies will be keen to meet the demand.
It’s not only the “specialist” or “eco” companies catering to the environmentally-aware consumer but mainstream brands are going green. While you can’t change the world in one shopping basket, you can make an important contribution to the fight for a greener healthier world. Read the rest of this entry »
The water footprint; walking lightly to save the earth (and your money)
There is a water cost to everything. Everything we use and consume – from the most basic essentials such as food to luxury items – depends on water. Being aware of the water footprint and how much water we’re costing is important for a green and environmentally-friendly lifestyle. Read the rest of this entry »
The plastic ocean; a mess we can’t afford to ignore
This week, we saw the Plastiki - a sailboat made out of 12,500 plastic bottles – complete its 15,000 km journey from San Francisco to Sydney. The publicity surrounding this event has been used to highlight the perils facing the oceans and one of them is plastic waste. Read the rest of this entry »
Make your World Cup parties green; be an eco-friendly couch potato
We’re well into the World Cup. For some, the fixation with what’s on the TV screen may be taking a toll on your waistline. Don’t fret! This excitement only takes place once every four years and it’s good to enjoy the sporting spectacle. Have fun, scream and shout and have a green World Cup. Even couch potatoes can be environmentally-friendly. Read the rest of this entry »
Don’t let greenwashing make you less green
We see a lot of greenwashing. In the media and at the supermarket, where there is demand for greener products and services, there will be companies and advertisers who want to take advantage of this in the worst possible manner. This greenwashing is having a negative effect on consumer attitudes and behaviour. Read the rest of this entry »
