How to Compost Indoors (Video) Image credit: Praxxtube From NatureMill's high-tech indoor composter, to building your own worm bin, there are plenty of options for the would-be composter who doesn't have a yard, or who would just like to keep composting through the winter. The video below gives a very basic, cheap methodology for building your own compost bin. Apparently you need some thin mints to do it... OK, so the thin mint joke is kinda goofy, but this is a classic example of just how easy composting can be.
While you can get all worked up about the correct ratios of nitrogen to carbon, or temperatures, or any number of other things, I always appreciate compost enthusiasts who accept that compost basically happens. Using little more than some leaves, some coffee grounds, some dirt and some water, Praxxtube shows us how to make smell-free, almost mess-free compost in a plastic bucket. Anyone tried this at home? Happy Earth Day to You!!! – CleanTechnica: Cleantech innovation news and views. Happy Earth Day to all! This Earth Day, let’s break it all down and see things for what they are. Our world is in a state of climate chaos as a result of our conveniences. This CleanTechnica blog provides an opportunity to see what is being done worldwide in the realm of clean technology (ie. renewable energy, alternative fuels, sustainable products and services, etc…) so that we can keep these conveniences.
That’s terrific — I’m glad we are looking for and developing cleaner technology and energy, but this Earth Day I’d like to say: F your conveniences! Here are 22 (since it’s April 22nd) things you can do daily that are inconvenient but that we would all benefit greatly from if everyone did them. Those people are out there in large numbers — and they are probably not reading this blog, so it’s up to you to send it to them because these 22 inconveniences can change the world. This list is pared down from the original 78 I started with. Here we go: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 5 Ways to Green Your Daytime Routine. How – and Why – to Make ‘Green Meeting Packages’ the Norm. It’s common place nowadays. When organizing an event you can choose from “normal” packages or choose a “green meeting” or “eco-friendly” meeting package.
These packages differentiate themselves with various inclusions that are not commonly offered. While the concept is somewhat opportunistic, these packages do provide some sustainable alternatives. The question is, though, why aren’t all packages green? The inclusions are not only great for the environment, they save hotels, event and MICE organizers crucial costs, adding to the bottom line. Rather than promote these packages separately, making their inclusions the norm will reap the mentioned benefits and show that these service providers are committed to sustainable business at the same time.
The following are some tips for the industry to move towards taking the green out of meetings and making it the norm. Discourage printed marketing, promotional and advertising collateral Stop giving out reusable bags Why wouldn’t you? Napkins. Ten Bigger Steps for Reducing Your Carbon Emissions. Living Published on January 5th, 2011 | by Guest Author OK, not those ten commandments… When it comes to chiseling our emissions profile down to a more respectable and streamlined shape, we are all aware of the usual suspects. You know — those tweakings of lifestyle that are regularly wheeled out, just to add a splash of greenwash to a magazine article.
This isn’t to knock small steps… but it would be nice to throw in a few giant leaps to quicken up the pace. First — thou shalt lean towards being a vegetarian. The fossil fuel inputs to derive protein from animals are eleven times greater than for the equivalent protein from grains; simply put, it is more efficient to get your protein direct, than via an animal as an intermediary. Second — thou shalt give your home an energy efficient make-over.
Third — thou shalt look to the rails, not to the skies. Fourth — thou shalt stop working you car to death – and just bring it out to play. Sixth — throw your dollars to the wind. How to Go Green.