Greenhouse Building Basics - Building your own greenhouse is a great step towards self-sustainability and getting out of the mass-supermarket model of food procurement. It greatly reduces your personal carbon footprint and there’s a certain satisfaction in growing and consuming your own food. But, how is it done? Below we cover the basics and some of the best ways to stay as ‘green’ as possible. Greenhouse Building Basics What is a Greenhouse? A greenhouse is a simple structure with transparent walls and roof (often glass) that houses plants for efficient cultivation. Greenhouses protect plants from pests and the elements, while naturally letting in sunlight and efficiently conducting heat during warmer months. They are also often heated or cooled to reach the desired temperature. Greenhouses are great for vegetable plots, making the most of the sun while protecting the plants in the process. Before you erect your greenhouse, you must. Choose a Suitable … [Read more...]
12 Tips to Reduce your Carbon Footprint when Traveling
Reduce your Carbon Footprint - Many people are increasingly concerned with their personal contribution to carbon emissions and try to live a green lifestyle, but what if you want to travel? The following 12 tips will help you keep your carbon footprint as low as possible without disrupting your trip. Tips to Reduce your Carbon Footprint when Traveling Don’t Fly or Fly Smart It may be quick and convenient, but flying is one of the worst carbon polluters. So, if you can get to your destination without flying then you should certainly choose this option (especially, domestically). Car, train, bus etc, are all less detrimental to the environment in most cases. If in doubt, the BeFrugal website allows you to calculate the best mode of transport for your journey. If there are several of you going by car, try to stick to the least amount of vehicles. If you have to fly because you’re going overseas, consider purchasing a carbon offset if available or donate the … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Make Your New Project Eco-Friendly
Make Your New Project Eco-Friendly - Whether you’re a project manager in a corporate environment, are starting your own business, or have a personal project in mind, there are always ways to make things more eco-friendly. The best way is to plan the whole thing from the ground up with the environment in mind. Let’s take a closer look at how you can do this and other ways you can make your new project environmentally friendly. Make Your New Project Eco-Friendly Review Your Plan for Green Opportunities If you’ve already started your project or have produced a preliminary plan, take the time to go through it and look for any opportunities to go green or positively impact the environment. The context of your project will define the parameters—for example, a small or medium-sized company probably won’t want a complete overhaul, but you may be able to work a few things in. The important thing is to get your ideas on paper and included in the formal plan, so you can start out … [Read more...]
Top 5 Rooftop Activities In London
Rooftop Activities - Sometimes, the best way to really appreciate a city is to get above it. London is no exception. In fact, this metropolitan city is one of the best in the world for finding fun and innovative things to do on rooftops. Try these rooftop activities in London the next time you're visiting. Rooftop Activities In London Netil House If you ever have cause to work in London, you should try for an office in Netil House. Located on Westgate Street in Hackney, this one-of-a-kind office space is the ideal spot for working and unwinding. The rooftop locale boasts 100 creative studio spaces. It's home to web designers and architects, record producers and yoga teachers. After a hard day of work or business meetings, take yourself over to Netil Market and Netil360, which also are found on the rooftop. At Netil Market, you'll find permanent traders ensconced all week, plus a special Saturday market day. This is your opportunity to track down some vintage finds … [Read more...]
9 Breathtaking Spots To Watch Sunset in London
Watch Sunset in London - Everyone who knows me is well aware of my fascination with London. It's a place I visit often, in every season and in all conditions. Throughout the course of my visits, I've become something of an expert on the best places to watch a sunset in London. This is no mean feat, as anyone who is familiar with sprawling London urban centers is aware. All of those tall buildings have a way of blocking out spectacular sunsets, which makes indispensable a list like the one that follows. From each of these nine vantage points, you are all-but guaranteed a spectacular view. Breathtaking Spots To Watch Sunset in London The London Eye This iconic Ferris wheel sits on the South Bank of the River Thames. The tallest such wheel in Europe, the Eye is the perfect place to view a sunset in London. It was originally opened in 2000, and it entertains nearly four million visitors every year. Passengers begin their sedate but breathtaking journey when they … [Read more...]
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