Tag Archive: carbon footprint

Jul
01

Reduce greenhouse gases on the road

carbon footprint

Reduce your carbon footprint and save money! Leaving your car at home twice a week can cut greenhouse gas emissions by 1,600 pounds per year.

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May
27

Summit calls for government to fast-track green growth

green energy

South Africa’s first Green Economy Summit ended with delegates calling for the development of green growth policies and regulations which support the development of clean technologies. As part of the declaration, the 650 delegates – including international guests – resolved to put the brakes on carbon emissions and other forms of pollution that have proved …

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Mar
10

Measure the environmental footprint of your business

environmental footprint

Find a reputable auditing company that can come in and measure the carbon footprint of your business. They will give simple guidelines to follow to lessen your company’s impact on the environment, as well as saving your company money. Any measures that you take can also feed into the environmental profile of your company. Source: …

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Nov
18

Avoid flight stopovers

eco tourism

The worst carbon emissions are emitted during take off and landing, so, whenever possible, fly direct to your destination. In some cases this may cost you more cash, but you will be cutting down on your carbon footprint and will enjoy the added benefit of spending less time sitting around at international airports. Have taken …

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