Tag Archives: Green Solutions

The Great GreenWall of Africa - 4,000 Mile Wall of Trees Against Climate Change

The Great GreenWall of Africa – 4,000 Mile Wall of Trees Against Climate Change

Across the East-West stretch of Africa an ambitious and unique project is underway to plant adjacent “Wall of Trees” as a preventive measure against the rapidly expanding desertification of the Sahara. Because of its immense scale, with the wall stretching 4,200 miles long and 9 miles wide covering the entire width  Read more »

Add Comments April 26, 2013

Algae lamps absorb 200 times more CO2 than a Tree, Is it possible?

Algae lamps absorb 200 times more CO2 than a Tree, Is it possible?

Algae on street lamps does not usually make sense. But for several years now Pierre Calleja, a french biochemist, has been developing a street lamp that feeds on vast amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in our atmosphere. What is more amazing is that it is more efficient than trees, tests shows  Read more »

Add Comments April 24, 2013

50MW Wind Power Expected In Pulupandan, Philippines

50MW Wind Power Expected In Pulupandan, Philippines

Philippines, Negros Occidental - The town of Pulupandan will soon get a taste of clean energy from wind turbines that are set to produce 50 megawatts (MW) of wind power by the end of 2015. This huge project is funded by a Filipino-owned power generation firm.

Add Comments April 20, 2013

Help Spread the Word: Ask GAP to Detox our Water

The textile industry in Indonesia has been caught dumping waste water with a pH of 14 directly into the Citarum River. If you can’t remember your chemistry lessons from school - most drinking water has a pH between 6.5 and 8.5. Oven cleaners have a pH around 12. 14 will  Read more »

Add Comments April 19, 2013

Help Save the Arctic: Stop Shell from Drilling on the Arctic

Help Save the Arctic: Stop Shell from Drilling on the Arctic

Last year, Shell was forced to halt plans to drill on the Alaskan Arctic due to several scandalous mishap. But despite its disastrous track record, Shell hasn’t given up. They are planning on another attempt next year to drill on the Alaskan Arctic.

Add Comments April 18, 2013

Aspire for an Eco Friendly Workplace

Aspire for an Eco Friendly Workplace

As professionals we are always committed in bringing out our best at work. Why not be professional with mother earth as well and make our work environment Eco Friendly? Each of us can contribute little things everyday to improve our environment, and together we can make a difference.  

Add Comments April 9, 2013

Eco Spaces: The New Sign of Green

Eco Spaces: The New Sign of Green

Eco-living has been the talk of the town. It has been one of the latest trends that have created a buzz in the estate market.  It has become one of the newer features of upcoming living spaces and work societies.

Add Comments April 2, 2013

10 Ways To Save Green by Going Green

10 Ways To Save Green by Going Green

It’s no secret that we should try to help the environment as much as possible. That doesn’t mean we can’t help ourselves at the same time. You can easily go green while saving green with these 10 tips.

Add Comments March 5, 2013