Eco Friendly Jute Bags – Paper Bags Back in Demand
By Arshad Iqbal
With the Delhi government in India imposing a ban on the use of plastic bags, eco-friendly options like jute bags and paper bags are back in demand. The move, as expected, is hailed by many, as most of us are aware of the toxic nature of plastic, its non degradable properties and the harmful effects it has on the environment and in turn on our health.
But along with those who welcomed the move, there are few like plastic bags manufacturers, shopkeepers and consumers who are against the decision taken by the government. The reasons are aplenty – some say the timing is wrong and the consumer should be informed well in advance, others say they are losing customers and some others say it is just not right to ban use of plastic bags completely.
The move, at present, is certainly causing some problems to the consumer, shopkeepers and plastic bags manufacturers but if we look at the wider picture – this is all in our interest, and for our well being. The ban will help us in developing a better environment, a greener atmosphere and a healthy India.
Usually, such decisions are criticized. We still remember the days when the capital government had banned diesel and petrol as fuel for public transport vehicles (transport buses, auto rickshaws) and ordered the use of CNG as fuel in all such vehicles. The decision came under huge fire from one and all. We ourselves used to criticize the government at that time for taking such a decision.
We used to witness snaky queues of vehicles at CNG stations (there we very less number of CNG stations at that time). But with passing time, and the government not giving in to public pressure, today, we have reduced the level of pollution emitted from diesel and petrol public transport vehicles 6-7 years ago.
Back to plastic bags banning, the shopkeepers in the capital are restoring to different measures to comply the ban. Some have started keeping jute bags and paper bags. Some are giving them on rent. Some plastic bags manufacturers have started making jute bags and paper bags.
Cost-wise, jute bags and cloth bags are in the higher range, but if we look at the durability and eco-friendliness of these bags then they score a lot over plastic bags.
In India, there are a several small and medium enterprises indulging in manufacturing of different products including jute bags, some smaller ones are manually making bags, the bigger ones are taking the help of technology and machinery.
One thing, I would like to talk about here is Internet. Internet technology that has touched our lives, has also found users in these small and medium enterprises. The manufacturers and suppliers are now using the services available on the internet for making jute products, for buying raw material and then selling them through the internet.
You must be wondering, why I am telling you about internet technology and Indian SMEs? The reason is that if you are a shopkeeper or a consumer or a simple businessman based anywhere in India or outside and looking for jute bags manufacturers, then you can hooked on to the internet for the same.
So, all those who are aghast at the decision of the government, remember, every cloud has a silver lining. The banning on the use of plastic bags will help us in developing a greener environment and a healthier India.
Go and buy yourself a jute, cloth or a paper bag and say NO to plastic!
If you are looking for exporters and suppliers of jute bags. you can visit tradeindia, which has extensive information on jute bags and other products.
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Be Surprised – Things in Our Everyday Lives Are Damaging Our Environment
By Jean Cannon
Food is responsible for 37% of our greenhouse emissions and transport is 10%. The same study suggested that if we reduce our red meat consumption by 150 gm per week it is equivalent to leaving your car off the road. I had previously heard that transport was 14% but it is certainly a lot less than food and agriculture.
There is a lot of personal choice here. I seldom eat red meat because I don’t like the taste and I prefer fish and free range poultry but that is personal although both those protein sources are less greenhouse gas emitting. I am not advocating vegetarianism because it certainly does not suit my metabolism and if we look at our teeth we have evolved to be omnivores or mixed eaters. We don’t have big canines like cats and dogs, but equally we don’t have herbivorous molars like cows and horses. Our nearest relatives certainly eat birds and small mammals when they can as well as leaves, fruit and seeds.
A recent report stated that agriculture is responsible for 40% of greenhouse gasses, 70% of total methane and 80% of Nitrogen oxides (NOX) – this comes from biochemical processes in soils. There are large losses of N from fertilizers – between 15 and 50% of N fertilizer goes missing. If you use N fertilizer, you need to improve the efficiency of use. This matters in the garden as well! What is interesting is that Methane and NOX have a much longer lasting impact than carbon dioxide. I have seen other reports that lower this figure – it seems to depend on who does the report.
So let’s totally change subject. One of our favourite pastimes is boating and fishing and we need to think how we power our boats. Two-stroke engines produce up to 10 times more water pollution than four-stroke. The cocktail of chemicals outboard motors left in their wake acidify waterways and deposit long-lasting carcinogens. Heavy metals can be bound in sediments but as outboards motor emissions lower the pH of the water, heavy metals can be released as the water becomes acidified. The heavy metals in the acid water then become bio available and enter the food chain. The result is that underwater pollution is up to 1,000 per cent worse with two -stroke engines.
We also need to think about how much we waste
• The US generates 25% of global waste (236 million tonnes of municipal waste) with only 5% of the world population.
• No 2 is Russia
• No 3 is Japan
• No 4 is Germany but because of its large population, 83 million, it generates 1/3 of the waste per head of the US.
• Spain with 45 million people produces the least waste on the list.
• Are we heading down the US lifestyle route?
• How much do we recycle?
Types of Energy
• According to official Eurostat figures the wind and hydro section of the power market was 13.7% of total power in the EU.
• Nuclear power fell down to 30.6%
• Denmark is the leader in wind power producing 23% of its electricity, Germany 13%, Spain 12% and UK 1%.
What cars should we drive?
Interestingly the Greens in Australia are opposed to the luxury car tax because many of the imported cars from the EU are much more energy efficient.
Following on from this, an online survey conducted by UMR, Australia’s leading research and issues management company, has discovered that over a quarter (28%) of people believe they will be driving a hybrid car in five years’ time, and an overwhelming majority (76%) believe that fuel efficient cars should have lower taxes on than on other vehicles.
Most Australians (81%) believe that there will be the same number or more cars on the road in five years’ time but, due to climate change and the rising cost of fuel, cars will be depreciating in value far more quickly than they do today. My comment here is that decent public transport, with seat belts, would be a good idea in the cities but I cannot see how rural people can possibly mange without them given the distances involved in this country.
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Shine a Green Light on Your Business
By Barbara Sanchez-Reichert
According to the Census Bureau there are 304,995,583 people living in the United States. Each individual puts a strain on the planet’s resources, creating a “carbon footprint.” The cumulative effect of everything one does, buys, eats, et cetera, will last beyond their lifespan and affect future generations.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency predicts that increased greenhouse gases in our atmosphere will drive future climate changes, which will have a direct effect on every aspect of life as we know it. This will create warmer average temperatures, increases in sea levels, and erratic and unstable weather patterns, which will in turn produce severe or frequent storms, drought, and flooding (epa.gov/climatechange/science/futurecc.html).
The most severe effects of these changes can be lessened if each person makes more conscious and progressive choices — choices such as seeking alternative energy sources, seeking alternative transportation, and a drastic reduction of unnecessary purchases, which are the foundation of western consumerism and consumption-based lifestyles. Adopt a new awareness for all the products we purchase.
In our home and personal lives many of us try to implement green habits. Energy conservation, recycled products, recycling materials from home are examples. But do we as practitioners transfer our green habits from home to our work? It is very important that now, maybe more than ever, we carry our good green intentions and habits from home to our office or workplace.
The International Spa Association estimated that the United States has 14,615 spas and growing. The sheer number of current business operations has an enormous carbon footprint. It is up to us to tread as lightly as possible. A 2007 survey from the American Massage Therapy Association indicates that a quarter of American adults have had massage at least once in 12 months. About 1 in 5 reports talking to their doctor about massage therapy and more than half of those people said their doctor recommended or encouraged them to have massage. This means that millions and millions of people are coming through our doors. We can be progressive and positive agents of change. We have the opportunity to dramatically affect the thinking and habits of the people we meet.
As massage therapists we have a role as educators for our clients. They often ask us questions about everything from anatomy and the function of the body to disease and wellness, and of course the safest and most effective products to purchase.
If we can help them to a body of wellness, we can also help them understand their role in creating a total planetary wellness, sustainable and balanced.
With this much consistent one-on-one exposure to so many people, I can’t think of a better venue than one’s business to promote more environmentally friendly habits and educate people not just by what we say but by what we do, leading by example. Here are some simple and great ideas to get started in a more green direction:
Don’t
• Buy plastic cups for drinking water
• Leave the lights on
• Overload the washer or wash linens in hot water
• Buy virgin paper goods
• Leave unused equipment plugged in. Even when the power is off, plugged in equipment has “standby” consumption, which runs at all times and has been said to be equivalent to a 75-watt bulb
• Waste paper on invitations and newsletters
• Collect all garbage in one bin
Do
• Use small glass tumblers or biodegradable & compost able cups
• Shut or dim lights in all unused rooms. Allow natural sunlight to bathe your spa or wellness center rather than harsh fluorescents
• Wash sheets in cold water and clean the lint filter in the dryer. This helps to decrease energy use
• Buy 100% recycled toilet and facial tissue
• Unplug unused equipment
• Collect all of your client’s e-mails and send your announcements and newsletters via the Internet or as PDF files
• Have several bins with marked signs for plastics, bottles and paper
This is by no means an exhaustive list; there are so many more ideas available online and in publications.
Improving your company’s environmental stance is good for you, your business, and the world. Implementing these simple tips can decrease your company’s waste, decrease your energy bills, and decrease the strain on our planet. Finding the right products and following your green guidelines is no walk in the park. Hey, it’s not always easy being green, but your commitment to a green ideal, responsible and sustainable personal and business practices, will help assure that the benefits awarded to such endeavors will be felt by those of generations to come.
Barbara Sanchez-Reichert is the CEO of Alterra Wellness, Inc., an alternative thinking wellness center specializing in a variety of body therapies and organic and cruelty-free products, and dedicated to optimizing mobility and stress free living. Barbara can be reached at 201-567-4343 or through http://www.alterrawellness.com
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Healthy Rivers And Healthy People
By Akram Saqib
Rivers are to the area as the kidneys are to a human. If these are not healthy the whole area would suffer. The first and foremost illness would be the dehydration and who do not know the ill effects of lack of water in the body? Water scarcity would be the main ailment of the region. And this can be overcome only with the affluence of water. The waters of rivers give life to the flora and fauna of region. The healthy rivers are the sources of energy and liveliness for the area. These are the cause of strength and verve of the inhabitants.
The healthy rivers, free from every kind of pollution keep the area fertile green and productive. They always supply the new vigor and life to the area. The users of healthy waters of the healthy rivers enjoy all pleasures of life. In order to evaluate the health standards of any area, analyze the river waters,they would reveal the whole story of health and illness of the people.
Since the time immemorial, man has been utilizing the river waters.He has not only using it for drinking purposes but also for washing, bathing and irrigation. With the advancement of science and technology these waters have become really life giving. Now-a-days the waters are not only used for quenching the thirst but also for generating the energy. A lot of nations totally depend on the water for energy.
The ancient history is the proof that rivers are the source of life. All the civilizations were founded on the river sides. These civilizations are named after the rivers whose waters they use. Civilization of Nile, civilization of Sindh and many others clearly prove the the vitality of the rivers. These waters have been the cause of many wars also.
It is the water that is the main source of productivity of a region. If it is not vital the whole life would become paralyzed. Crops would fail, animals would die and human will migrate or starved. This phenomenon might arise if the rivers are polluted and dirty or their waters are stopped or turned away illegally in the way.
Water pollution is the major cause of the unavoidable calamities. These are arising due to the shortage or pollution of water. Many fatal diseases like hepatitis and dengue are the outcome of the dirty or infected waters. Those people whose only source of water is river become the worst prey to these incurable disease. There is a large portion of world population and especially the third world population that is suffering from these ailments only and only due to rampant polluted rivers. Health of a river is the foundation of the health of the living beings of the region. Healthy rivers provide the area with the affluence of resources that are essential for survival.
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Sunday Drive Or Sunday Roast – Which is the Greater Environmental Hazard?
By George Kynman
Car restorers and classic motorists can be forgiven for feeling a bit persecuted about the environmental impact of their hobby. Thus, it may not be surprising that many are framing a copy of a recent study from Japan for the garage wall.
The study found that producing the Sunday roast was in fact more hazardous for the environment than going for the three hour Sunday drive while leaving all the lights on back home.
The study was conducted by Akifumi Ogino and colleagues, of the National Institute of Livestock and Grassland Science in Tsukuba, Japan. They assessed the effects of beef production on global warming, water acidification and eutrophication, and energy consumption.
Their most recent study examined animal management and the effects of producing and transporting feed in calf production. They combined this information with data from their earlier studies on the impact of beef fattening systems. The researchers were then able to calculate the total environmental load of a portion of beef.
Ogino’s analysis showed that producing a kilogram of beef leads to the emission of greenhouse gases and water pollutants such as phosphates. The study also found that producing a kilogram of beef emits the amount of CO2 emitted by the average European car every 250 kilometres, and uses the same energy as a 100-watt light bulb left on for 20 days.
Most of the greenhouse gas emissions are in the form of methane released from the animals’ digestive systems. The acid and fertilising substances come primarily from their waste. Over two-thirds of the energy consumed goes towards producing and transporting the animals’ feed.
The calculations, based on standard industrial methods of meat production in Japan, did not include the impact of managing farm infrastructure and transporting the meat. The total environmental impact would therefore higher than the study suggests.
All is not environmental gloom and doom for the humble Sunday roast. A Swedish study in 2003, suggested that organic beef raised on grass emits 40 per cent less greenhouse gases and consumes 85 per cent less energy. The Swedes found that it is the use of concentrated feed that contributes the greatest to emissions.
With people around the world trying to reduce their carbon foot print, it is important for all of us to do our part. So next Sunday, when you prepare to take your classic for a Sunday drive reduce the environmental impact.
As an environmentally responsible antique automobile owner, opt for a shorter Sunday drive. Before you go, turn off all the house lights. Turn down the thermostat. Then try extra hard to drive by a market that sells downsized organic Bison roasts.
George Kynman is a cartoonist, writer and antique automobile restorer and driver. His cartoon work and articles have appeared in newpapers and magazines across Canada. George’s radio documentaries have appeared on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation radio network, Canada’s National broadcaster.
His 1932 Chrysler Sedan, and 1929 Graham Paige Cabriolet are a common sight on Canadian roads during the summer touring season. For additional information see:
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By Emanuel Schroeder
Going Green is not just a trend. It’s a priority for all of us if we want to continue to live on a beautiful, life-giving planet. Thinking of ways of going green, however, is not always easy. Just because we buy organic food and recycle doesn’t necessarily mean we’re making much of a practical impact. We need to have a whole plan for Going Green. One element in that plan should be buying eco-friendly products. But how do we find eco-friendly products? Well, one way is to buy products made from renewable resources.
Buying products made from renewable resources should be a priority for each of us when going green. These types of eco-friendly products insure that we don’t use earth’s resources too quickly. We need to let our planet replenish it’s natural resources at the same rate as we are consuming them.
So, what are good eco-friendly products- products made from renewable resources?
Here’s a list of 10 types of products made from renewable resources:
1. Paper products- while these should be used sparingly, they are better than plastic in that they are biodegradable and come from renewable trees
2. Cotton products
3. Spudware- biodegradable cutlery made from potatoes, corn, and soy oils
4. Solar energy- solar panels on your house, solar battery chargers, etc.
5. Bio-based tableware- for example, plates and bowls made by Earthshell
6. Bamboo products- bamboo furniture, bamboo cotton clothes, etc. (a good alternative to other tree products, as bamboo is highly renewable because of it’s fast rate of growth)
7. Digital products- Highly reproducible, long-lasting, only needing the support of electricity
8. Wind energy- support wind energy development in your city, county, and state; consider getting electricity from wind power at your home.
9. Bio-based fuels- while not always the most sustainable option, they are renewable
10. Plant-based cleaners- great products made from renewable resources to help you in going green and healthier for your body
Here are 5 products not made from renewable resources that should be avoided:
1. Plastics- while renewable plastics are being researched, currently plastics are made from petroleum a non-renewable resource
2. Many paper cups and plates- while the paper is renewable, the plastic coating is from petroleum and makes the product take about 500 years to biodegrade
3. Wood in furniture or other products from old-growth rainforests- while these are technically renewable, the amount of carbon released into the environment and the incredibly slow rate at which they replenish themselves makes them for all practical purposes non-renewable and definitely not eco-friendly products.
4. Energy from oil and coal- gasoline products and coal-based energy are highly non-renewable; unfortunately, much of our electricity currently comes from coal. Consider the switch to solar or wind energy in your home as your first big step in going green.
5. Metals
So continue on the path to going green by changing your purchasing habits. Decide to buy products made from renewable resources.
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Going Green is a Newer Term That Has Gained More of a Rallying Cry
By Andrew Reichek
With the foreshadowing of global warming playing a role in the warming of our earth it is time we all do our part to lessen the strain we are placing on our planet. The population is at its largest in the history and will only continue to gain steam. Many people believe automobiles are the greatest cause of pollution. It is actually our commercial buildings and homes that cause the most damage to our planet on a daily basis. “Going green” has many different interpretations. It is basically a movement by which individuals use alternative fuels or options that have less of a harmful effect on the environment. We see photos weekly in regards to new changes which reflect human’s role upon the environment. Glaciers are receding and the artic shelf is melting at an alarming basis.
There are now endless lists of way anyone can play their role in saving the environment. Several companies have become extremely environmentally friendly and provide some solutions in regards, to recycled woods, plastics, and metals. Closets constructed of wood that contain safe resins and fibers can be constructed minus the chemical formaldehyde or other dangerous components. The majority of the companies that help produce these safer materials have different methods of determining certain chemical levels of goods. They will stand by their claims of its safety to the environment.
Another way in which we can immediately play a role in lessening our output of carbon dioxide is by purchasing a hybrid vehicle. Toyota makes a vehicle called a hybrid which is runs on the combination of a battery and gasoline. The emissions into the environment is negligible. Owners will use less gasoline and save money immediately. The only negatives is the appearance of the vehicle and speed.
There are several other alternatives out there today including “Green Houses” which are beginning to catch on more and more. These “Green Houses” absorb a portion of the sunlight it receives and harnesses the energy for later use. One will notice a green house right away as the roof is composed of solar panels.
There are many ways which we can all contribute to making our planet a safer place for us and the future generations. If we all make an attempt it will certainly lead to a better earth in the future.
Andrew Reichek is an apartment locator and assists his clients secure Apartments in Houston. There are several new Katy apartments that have attracted attention in the inner loop section of Houston, Tx.
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Will the Automotive Industry Go Green?
By Brenda Williams
Probably few people today have heard the song, “He’d Have to Get Under, Get Out and Get Under (to fix up his automobile) but it was an Al Jolson hit in the roaring 20’s. And its popularity was no doubt due to the fact that just about everyone then could relate to car problems.
However, mechanical problems are not the only ones caused by the evolution of the automobile. But in spite of all the problems, America soon became a nation dependent on cars. There are a plethora of suburbanites throughout the country who have no access to schools, stores, banks, and medical facilities, etc. unless they drive. In addition to all the other caps she wears, the modern mom is a chauffeur. She must ferry the kids to school, to practice, to games, to extra curricular activities, to parties, and then must drive to a convenience store to buy aspirin.
But all of this driving contributes to the environmental problems of our time. Auto exhaust is one factor involved in global warming, acid rain and polluted air.
The exhaust fumes contain carbon dioxide. This is one of the gases in the air that traps heat thereby leading to global warming. Burning gasoline also produces nitrous oxide, which is a major component of acid rain.
And when all of the hydrocarbons and nitrous oxides are exposed to the ultraviolet rays of the sun, ground level ozone forms resulting in dirty air.
Through various disposal systems, used fluids, such as brake fluid, transmission fluid and anti-freeze have penetrated our water systems causing water pollution. The accidental oil spills during which barrels of oil are dumped into the sea also contribute to water pollution.
In spite of these problems, America remains “a nation on wheels” and is so known throughout the world. And the environmentalists efforts to take Americans out of their vehicles might be as useless as “putting Humpty Dumpty together again.”
However, sky rocketing fuel prices might make the American auto world greener as people begin to downsize in earnest. Over the years, Americans have developed a love for large powerful automobiles that are ‘gas hogs.’ But with the escalating price of gasoline, people seem to be more willing to embrace smaller, more energy efficient vehicles.
Another solution gaining more momentum is alternate fuel. Electric cars have been around for quite a while but they have never been taken seriously. Now the electric powered Smart Car can be seen on the streets of Manhattan. And an English manufacturer, Tesla Motors, is starting to market an all-electric sports car, the Tesla Roadster.
But perhaps the most avant-garde of all is the hybrid car/motorcycle such as the Monotracer, a recent brainchild of Peraves of Switzerland. Although the latter does burn fuel, due to the light weight, the fuel consumption is minimal.
A major concern with launching these small, lightweight vehicles on the road is safety. Traditionally, passengers in larger vehicles fared better in collisions than those in smaller vehicles. However, manufacturers are eliminating these dangers by air bags, and cell like enclosures designed to protect the occupants.
But if all the vehicles on the road were small vehicles, the safety problem of collisions between the large and the small would be eliminated. Will this ever happen?
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Going Green – Developing Eco-Friendly Architecture
By Crystal Ware
One of the biggest buzzwords of 2008 and most likely continuing in 2009 is Sustainability. The Going Green movement is underway and has been branded as a means of protecting the environment and saving households money. From changing your light bulbs and taking your own bags to the supermarket to recycling and driving more efficient vehicles, the eco-friendly movement has taken the media by storm. You have changed your home to reflect a more conscious living environment, but have you adapted your business?
The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization committed to sustainable building practices. This organization works to increase the number of structures that “are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work,” according to the USGBC website. This organization is the primary leader behind the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. This system evaluates both homes and businesses to certify a structure meets national accepted benchmarks for green design.
LEED Rating Systems
Adapting can not only move your business in a more eco-conscience direction, “greening” can also save money in the long haul. Determining the proper LEED certification for your building is the first step. There are different LEED Rating Systems for various building projects – New Construction, Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance, Commercial Interiors, Core & Shell, Schools, Retail, Healthcare, Homes, and Neighborhood Developments. Each rating system focuses on core design concepts: finding sustainable sites to build, water efficiency, optimize energy performance and atmosphere, locating proper materials and resources, and creating efficient indoor environment quality. For more information on these LEED rating systems, see the USGBC website at www.usgb.com.
LEED Professional Accreditation
Becoming LEED certified professional can be achieved through the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). These professionals have honed the skills necessary to complete the LEED certification process and have demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and the Rating System. For more information on becoming a LEED Professional, see the GBCI website at www.gbci.org
If you are in the process of becoming a designer, these options may be appealing to you. For instance, those studying for an Interior Design Degree, CAD certification, or Visual Communications may all be interested in green building design. Interior Designers who are well-versed in the proper materials needed to complete a sustainable room may find a niche in the green market. Completing CAD training and LEED Accreditation can ensure that you know the proper tools and have the proper training necessary to design and implement an eco-conscience home or building. Finding a way to implement your current career into sustainable building will create a new demographic for your business.
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