The UN International Year of Forests 2011 focuses on the plight of the world's forests. Deforestation remains a big issue, but with all the known benefits of protecting our forests - carbon sequestration, climate regulation and providing homes for an astounding variety of biodiversity - surely it makes more sense to protect them! The clearing of native forests is destructive … [Read more...]
The dilemma of office waste
The 'Waste in Business Seminar 2011', organised by Alive2green, considered the detrimental effects of current waste disposal techniques on the environment by looking at improvements to current technologies and the advancement of renewable and sustainable solutions. With the growing awareness of the detrimental environmental effects of current waste disposal methods there is … [Read more...]
One day without shoes
Are you aware of the impact a pair of shoes has on a child? For those of us who have the luxury of clothed feet on a daily basis, probably not. Earlier this year the Green Times supported the 'One Day Without Shoes' cause to help raise awareness for those worldwide who are without. Over 250,000 (likely to be much more that this) people went without shoes in 2010. This issue is … [Read more...]
