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April 4, 2012March 16, 2012

Sustainable Gardening

Sustainable gardening is not just for the purpose of saving the planet and each of us contributing our little part to the well being of the earth. Sustainable gardening is also about reducing grocery bills, reducing petrol costs of traveling to and from the supermarket, reducing support of and exposure to harsh chemical pesticides and preservatives which are sprayed on the food, and about learning how to commit to growth of a plant. This last part may be the most difficult for many of us, since we are not always aware of our plant responsibilities in the middle of our busy lives. Perhaps some of you, (and myself), have had several bonsai plants die on you in your dormitories in college.

Urban gardening

Large portions of earth’s population live in cities. In this urban setting, the idea of gardening can seem strange and even impossible. However, many people are successfully doing this and are dramatically reducing their grocery bills as a result. Some people hang potted plants from beams, rafters and the roofs of their porch, patio or balcony. Some have plenty of light on a balcony, sun room or through large, well-lit windows. Some people use grow lamps to flowering fruits and vegetables, and mint and herbs and spices for their kitchen or as aromatic devices.

Pipe gardening

If you have access to a flat roof, or an otherwise undecorated but also unlivable segment of space, you can do pipe gardening. This is where you take long large pipes or long thin box segments and lay them out in a row. Cut holes in the pipe for individual plants to grow through and allow enough width in the hole for large plants and thick stalks, depending upon the size you wish them to reach.

Hydroponic gardening

If you absolutely are not in favor of using potting soil or consider it too messy or even if you just don’t have enough room, you can also use hydroponic gardening. Plant roots need nutrition, water, and air, so you can actually grow plants in tubing or lines through which you have water and aeration. There are many different types of hydroponic setups to choose from, depending upon what you wish to grow and what type of root system your plants have and what they require for nutrition and water/air balance.

While you’re at it, check out ways to keep your garden clean and earth friendly by using eco friendly Soil Wetta, spray sanitizers and liquid cleaner from Envirosafe Solutions. We want to help you be sustainable. Call us today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

Sources:

http://earthfirst.com/urban-gardening-you-can-grow-food-no-matter-where-you-live/

http://www.urbangardensweb.com/2012/02/19/hang-a-balcony-farm-outside-your-apartment-kitchen/

http://howtohydroponics.com/

http://cheaphydroponics.com/store/

http://advancednutrients.com/hydroponics/articles/hydroponics-gardening/

April 3, 2012March 16, 2012

Soil Erosion and Protecting Our Earth

Soil performs a variety of functions, including holding and storing water, organic material and nutrients for agriculture, plant life and human life. Soil erosion is attributed to problems in the agricultural industry, but that is not where the problem ends. You see, erosion contributes to long-term or, if left untreated, potentially permanent environmental repercussions in the form of sedimentation, pollution and flooding. These problems are just the beginning. There are many different types of soil erosion, as well as long-term consequences the earth, ocean and sky.

Soil erosion increases carbon in the atmosphere.

Earth holds many different types of chemicals and chemical compounds, including carbon and carbon compounds. When soil erosion is a problem in an area of land, the carbon content of the soil is released into the atmosphere and causes atmospheric buildup of carbon and carbon compounds. It is important to maintain good soil conservation, for both solid and gas chemical balance.

Soil erosion interferes with important archaeological data.

When soil erosion causes farmers and other resource harvesters to plow deeper in order to gain minimal nutrients, then this interrupts natural landscapes and archaeological features. This suggests that soil conservation not only satisfies immediate agricultural needs, but also helps to maintain long-term or even almost permanent civilization needs.

Desertification is also a potential consequence of the final stage of soil erosion.

Humid or heavily arid parts of the world, such as the western United States, the Mediterranean, central Asia and India, are vulnerable to unnaturally dry weather if soil erosion occurs on a large scale. For example, these areas and the vegetation and animal life dependent thereon require a humid environment and therefore require maintenance of water supply. If soil erosion occurs, then the vegetation and ground cover for crops and grazing animals disappears, which in turn reduces the organic content of the soil. This reduction of organic nutrients in turn results in soil exhaustion, followed by desertification.

Erodibility versus Erosivity

Erodibility refers to characteristics inherent in the soil which are either susceptible to or strong against agents of erosion and which affect how detachable the soil is and how transportable it is once it is detached. Erosivity refers to how likely agents of erosion, such as wind or water flow or rain fall, are to detach soil in a given area. Erosivity therefore describes conditions surrounding the overall environment of erosion, rather than specific qualities of the soil itself.

Envirosafe Solutions supports soil conservation and any part of landscaping which maintains organic material and nutrients in our soil. Check out our Soil Wetta and dust suppressant on our webpage or call us today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

April 2, 2012March 13, 2012

Eco-friendly industry practices the answer, not tax: ATA

Heavy transport operators will be exempt from this year’s July 1 carbon tax – but only for two years. Government plans to apply a carbon tax on fuel used by heavy truck operators from July 1, 2014, has concerned the industry. It argues eco-friendly advances (from LNG to environmentally friendly workshop liquids) are making environmental inroads.

Plans to extend the eco-friendly carbon tax to include heavy truck operators have been met with strong resistance.

Industry lobby group the Australian Trucking Association and key independents Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott have argued the tax would hit rural operators hard, as most would be unable to pass on the cost.

“If fuel (for heavy road transport) was in, we were out,” Mr Oakeshott has said, referring to his support for the current scheme, which does not extend to the trucking sector. The Government, however, has made it clear it intends to apply the tax to heavy transport operators by July 2014, two years after the carbon tax commences.

Greener industry

Freight operators have also opposed the July 1, 2014 carbon tax introduction for heavy trucks.

The Australian Trucking Association has released a detailed environmental report outlining the industry’s commitment to eco-friendly practices.

It has argued that small-to-medium sized operators – who would struggle to offset carbon tax costs – had already become more environmentally friendly. Liquid gas (LNG), better operating systems and improved driving techniques have helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Small changes such as more efficient transport routes and the use of environmental cleaning products (such as Envirosafe Solution’s Diesel Bug Killer and dust suppressor) in workshops and depots have also been embraced.

The ATA’s parliamentary submission called for the trucking industry to be permanently exempt from the extreme green carbon tax.

“The Australian Government has stated that carbon pricing will only affect around 500 polluters. But the planned changes to the fuel tax credits system will impose an effective carbon price on every one of Australia’s 47,000 trucking businesses,” the submission said.

“Eighty-five per cent of these businesses are small businesses with fewer than five employees. They are no different to the other small businesses that are permanently exempt from the carbon price, except they happen to operate trucks weighing more than 4.5 tonnes.”

Other heavy polluting sectors such as mining and rail will feel the impact of the tax from July 1 this year due to a reduction in fuel tax credit rates.

ATA chief Stuart St Clair said small rural operators would struggle to pass on the extreme green tax.

“It has been proven over the last few years as fuel prices have fluctuated. We have found it is increasingly difficult, in the advice given to us by operators across Australia, to be able to pass those costs on now. That is making it very difficult for those who operate not only in the cities but also in regional, rural and remote Australia to be able to claw back those costs,” Mr St Clair said.

Improved environmental practices from heavy polluters such as transport operators are helping to reduce environmental impacts. For more information on environmentally friendly liquids suitable for use at transport workshops and depots (including industrial hand cleaners and rubber remover) contact Envirosafe Solutions’ on 1300 88 90 70 or email info@evss.com.au.

Sources:

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/carbon-plan/independents-fight-heavy-trucks-carbon-tax/story-fn99tjf2-1226148480584

http://www.truck.net.au/public/news/carbon-tax-taking-stand

March 30, 2012March 13, 2012

$30 billion Olympic Dam expansion approved

South Australia is preparing to ride the next wave of the nation’s mining boom. As the state gears up to meet infrastructure demands, environmental strategies including the use of eco-friendly industrial products remain critical.

A $30 billion expansion of BHP’s Olympic Dam uranium mine near Roxby Downs is the centerpiece of new mining and energy projects earmarked for South Australia.

Preparations are taking place ahead of the projected boom including:

Government and industry working to meet demands for improved infrastructure including upgraded highways and airport terminals;
Environmental impact statements being developed and implemented. As a heavy polluter, the mining industry has been required to embrace green revolution strategies ranging from alternate fuel sources and sustainable waste management to the use of environmental cleaning products;
Regional towns and cities being promoted as fly-in,-fly-out or drive-in, drive-out bases for the mining workforce;
Water requirements being investigated. As the nation’s driest state, SA’s water resources are scarce. Mining projects will be required to use eco-friendly liquid products to reduce the risk of water contamination.

The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy has warned the mining boom will only be realised if infrastructure can match demand.

“If the Government’s not prepared to take some sort of a stake in key infrastructure – not everything, just some key ones – then I think half of the potential jobs out there associated with the infrastructure and mining could be either not realised at all or put off for several decades,” SACME chief executive Jason Kuchel warned.

The 2011 Resources and Energy Infrastructure Demand report has predicted SA’s gas use will increase 20-fold by 2014 and power and water use will quadruple. Pressure on its airport and road system will be intense.

“It’s very clear the Government is going to have to take a greater role than just purely relying on the private sector to provide infrastructure,” Mr Kuchel said.

“In many areas the government can be justified about putting in dollars, especially where those dollars would be less than the royalties that they would otherwise not see had they not made the investment.”

The Olympic Dam expansion is predicted to create an estimated 6000 jobs during its construction phase and bring in taxes and royalties.

Its approval late last year was subject to 150 conditions aimed at ensuring environmental issues were addressed.

Environmentally friendly liquids including eco-friendly industrial cleaners reduce the threat of water and soil pollution from spills and contaminated wastewater.

Leading Perth-based environmental cleaning products supplier Envirosafe Solutions has a range of biodegradable products including hand wash, mineral deposit remover, dust suppressor, solvent-free degreaser and low-phosphate laundry powders.

While SA prepares for the economic benefits of the predicted mining boom the need for sound environmental practices has never been more critical. For more information on eco-friendly liquid products contact Envirosafe Solutions’ on 1300 88 90 70 or email info@evss.com.au.

Sources:

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/resource-boom-will-stretch-state-to-limit/story-e6frea6u-1226238647705

http://www.sacome.org.au/images/stories/Mining_Lobby_says_1010_a_great_day_for_SA.pdf

March 29, 2012March 13, 2012

Perth unveils $500M wastewater recycling strategy

Perth has unveiled a plan to return up to 30 per cent of its treated wastewater to underground aquifers. The initiative highlights the importance of using environmental cleaning products instead of pouring dangerous chemicals down the drain.

A $500 million wastewater recycling plan has been released for Perth, aimed at drought-proofing the city.

The eco-friendly initiative will increase the amount of treated wastewater entering the city’s aquifers from six to 30 per cent by 2030.

Wastewater includes treated industrial liquid waste and stormwater. Chemicals including disinfectants and cleaners such as laundry powder found in wastewater and stormwater run-off can contaminate soil and waterways.

Perth’s Water Corporation has unveiled the recycling plan as part of its 50-year ‘Water Forever’ program.

“This new investment will see the Water Corporation transfer more of its groundwater abstraction to the deeper Perth Yarragadee, Leederville and coastal aquifers, which will have a positive impact on some wetlands and lakes,” Water Minister Bill Marmion said.

Water scarcity has become a key concern in Perth, where:

Winter rainfall has dropped 20 per cent in recent years;
Dams supplying the city are at just 35 per cent of capacity and inflows have dropped 70 per cent in the past 30 years;

Recycling wastewater is an integral part of the city’s water strategy.

Extreme green strategies – including reduced chemical usage – play a significant role in improving water health.

Environmental cleaning products are becoming increasingly popular as corporate businesses, industrial factories and government bodies look to reduce their environmental footprint.

WA environment group Conservation Council has identified gas fracking, inefficient new homes and heavy water using industries as the major threats to Perth’s water security.

“The Water Corporation’s plan to drought-proof Perth sounds good, but it cannot be taken seriously when the government is failing to act on these major threats to Perth’s water future which are out of the Water Corporations control,” Piers Verstegen said.

“The Corporation’s plan will rely heavily on deep underground aquifers for Perth’s future water supply; however these water sources are under immediate threat from the toxic gas fracking industry.”

Perth-based environment cleaning products supplier Envirosafe Solutions has worked with industries including mining and manufacturing to improve environmental outcomes by reducing chemical reliance.

“When you pour something down the sink or drain it doesn’t just disappear,” director Murray Simon said.

“Choosing products that are non-toxic and biodegradable is a small step that can make a big difference to the environment, especially when we are treating wastewater and returning it to our aquifers.”

For more information on safe, non-toxic disinfectants, mineral deposit remover, glass cleaner and other eco-friendly liquid products contact Envirosafe Solutions’ on 1300 88 90 70 or email info@evss.com.au.

Sources:

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/special-features/wasterwater-recycling-boost-in-drought-plan/story-e6frg19l-1226208275771

March 28, 2012March 13, 2012

Disasters highlight mining eco-challenges

Extreme weather has forced one Northern Territory gold mine operator to flush acidic water from a holding pond into a nearby river. It’s just one example of the difficulties facing the mining sector when it comes to eco- management, which can be improved through the use of environmentally friendly liquids.

From floods to train derailments, the potential for environmental fallouts from mining has been highlighted in the Top End recently.

Heavy flooding in the Katherine region forced mining company Vista Gold to release acidic water from a retention pond at its Mount Todd gold mine in late December.

The Northern Territory Department of Resources has been monitoring the overflow into Edith River, which a Vista Gold spokesperson said was an appropriate measure in light of heavy rains from ex-Tropical Cyclone Grant.

The company said the flush was in line with government licensing requirements. Wastewater management is critical for the gold mining industry’s credentials as environmentally-friendly. Liquid waste from mining processes (known as tailings) poses one of the greatest eco-friendly challenges for the sector. Tailings can leach acid into soils and waterways.

The use of environmental cleaning products low in phosphates and toxic chemicals further reduces the risk of contamination and improves worker safety.

Dust mitigation is another critical issue which can be tackled through filters and spraying eco-friendly industry liquid dust suppressors.

Train derailment

A train derailment along the Adelaide-to-Darwin line prompted more environmental concerns for the Edith River in the same week as the Mount Todd retention pond flush.

As much as 1200 tonnes of copper concentrate was reported to have spilled into the Edith River after a derailment which resulted in an investigation by authorities.

The mining industry has taken environmental management more seriously in recent decades and measures such as dust and waste water management has become a growing concern.

Switching to eco-friendly liquid products has improved environmental accountability and reduced workplace health and safety hazards.

Perth-based eco-friendly industrial liquids supplier Envirosafe Solutions has been leading the challenge to reduce reliance on toxic chemicals.

Its Extreme Green range has been developed with the mining industry in mind and includes dust suppressors, workshop products such as rust removers and coolants and laundry and kitchen cleaners.

Floods and rail disasters highlight the risks inherent in mining processes and products. Switching to eco-friendly industrial liquids is one step toward more eco-friendly practices. For more information contact Envirosafe Solutions’ on 1300 88 90 70 or email info@evss.com.au.

Sources:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-02/overflows-continue-at-top-end-gold-mine/3754942?section=nt

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/mining-energy/oz-minerals-insurance-claim-for-derailment-loss-may-face-complication-over-pollution/story-e6frg9df-1226234407238

March 27, 2012March 13, 2012

Airlines oppose European carbon tax

Europe’s carbon tax scheme has hit strong turbulence, with countries including the US, China and Australia opposing the measures. Today we look at how simple, affordable measures including the use of environmental cleaning products, can produce a more sustainable aviation industry

Qantas has opposed a new carbon tax on airlines introduced by European Union as part of its Emissions Trading Scheme.

The airline has said its passengers would now face carbon taxes in Australia, Europe and New Zealand. The cost of the European carbon charge will add a $5 levy to the cost of a one-way fare to Europe. Australia’s carbon tax will be offset through a $3.50 levy on domestic fares.

The Federal Government has also opposed the EU carbon tax and instead called for a global tax to be levied through the International Civil Aviation Organisation.

The United States and China continue to oppose the tax, with China banning its national carriers from complying.

Eco-friendly industry

Eco-friendly carbon tax schemes levied on fuel, gas and coal are aimed at promoting environmental change among heavy polluters.

Australia’s aviation industry has already adopted sustainable measures, including the investigation of new technologies such as biofuels made from plant matter and best-practice flights that reduce emissions.

Research has shown that reducing air-time by even a few minutes can produce significant fuel savings.

Small changes on the ground such as choosing eco-friendly industrial liquids can also reduce environmental impacts. Environmental cleaning products can also boost eco-friendly credentials and improve health outcomes for staff.

Perth-based Envirosafe Solutions is a leading supplier of eco-friendly liquid products which are not only safe for the environment, but for aircraft. Corrosive cleaners can damage a plane’s bodywork over time and create safety risks.

Insect and Tar Remover

The Envirosafe range includes its popular Extreme Green Insect and Tar Remover which safely and effectively removes debris from windscreens, lights and paintwork. It is safe to use on all paint, plastic and rubber components when used as directed.

Kitchen cleaners

The Extreme Green kitchen range is an ideal choice for airports and includes non-caustic, non-foaming dishwasher powder which is safe for septic systems.

Difficult bathroom stains, such as shower scum, can be easily tackled with the Extreme Green GelCleanSanitiser, which penetrates quickly to clean away unsightly and unsanitary stains without harsh acids or petro-solvents.

Initiatives such as carbon tax schemes demonstrate a commitment to reducing greenhouse emissions but have financial impacts on heavy polluting industries and consumers. Simple measures such as switching to eco-friendly industrial liquids and cleaning products offer an affordable way to boost environmental credentials while creating a more eco-friendly legacy. For more information on environmental solutions for the aviation industry, contact Envirosafe Solutions’ on 1300 88 90 70 or email info@evss.com.au.

Sources:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/eu-carbon-tax-turbulence-hits-qantas/story-fn7j19iv-1226238582629

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/carbon-fuel-spur-qantas-airfare-hikes/story-e6frg95x-1226261271134

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jxhgu4TYLiAzmg8-7kX5pMAiWBKw?docId=CNG.7e2f54df1b9c336e0daa5210d53c3682.6a1

http://www.envirosafesolutions.com.au/productinnerpage.php?cat=29&product=1

March 26, 2012March 13, 2012

Wind Energy Throughout the World

It is easy to support and love wind energy if you are regularly in an area that is powered by wind energy and where you can actually look at wind generators around you when you are on the road or highway. This helps you to see them working, view how effective the operations are, and know that they are a good idea. However, people who are not regularly around wind generators may find it more difficult to view it as a feasible (and cost effective) source of energy. In other words, when the generators are there en masse to look upon, customers may wish to purchase this source of energy. However, if an area is new to this concept, local energy suppliers are able to maintain customer loyalty and new operations simply have a difficult time gaining a widespread following. How popular is wind energy throughout the world?

World’s Five Largest Onshore Wind Farms

Number one is Roscoe Wind Farm in Roscoe, Texas, with a capacity of 781.5 MegaWatts, which covers almost 100,000 acres of land.

Number two is Horse Hollow Wind Energy Center, located in Taylor and Nolan Counties, Texas, with 735.5 MegaWattcapacity.

Number three in this category is Alta Wind Energy Center, located in the Tehachapi Mountains in California, with a current capacity of 720 MegaWatts (MW).

Number four is the Capricorn Ridge Wind Farm, located in Sterling and Coke Counties, Texas, with a 662.5 MW capacity.

Number five is the Fowler Ridge Wind Farm in Benton County, Indiana, with a capacity of 599.8 MW.

World’s Five Largest Offshore Wind Farms

Offshore wind farms are farms of wind generators set in the ocean, creating wind energy for us offshore. The world’s largest offshore wind farm is Walney Wind Farm, located off the coast of Cumbria, in the Irish Sea, England. It has a 367 MegaWatt capacity.

Number two in this category is the Thanet Wind Farm, also off the coast of England, in Kent, with a capacity of 300 MW.

Number three is Horns Rev 2, located in Horns Reef, near Denmark, with a capacity of 209 MegaWatts.

Number four is Rodsand II, also known as Nysted Wind Farm, located near Lolland, Denmark, with a capacity of 207 MW.

Number five is the Lynn and Inner Dowsing Wind Farm, located in the North Sea near Lincolnshire, England, which operates with a capacity of 194 MW.

Australia’s Largest Wind Farms

Australia’s three largest Wind Farms are the Hallett Group of Wind Farms, the Lake Bonney Wind Farm, and the Waubra Wind Farm. Hallett has a collective capacity of 298 MW, all three stages of Lake Bonney Wind Farm have a collective capacity of 278 MW, and Waubra Wind Farm, located in Victoria, has a capacity of 192 MW.

That is a lot of power.

If you are looking to clean your industrial operations, whether they are part of a wind farm, logging company or a mining company, with industrial strength degreasers, lubricants or sanitisers, call Envirosafe Solutions today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_farm

March 23, 2012March 13, 2012

What is Social Justice?

What is social justice? Today, social justice has a non-religious adaptation of the formerly religious beginnings of this concept. In 1840, Jesuit Luigi Taparelli coined the term based upon the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas. Social justice essentially refers to a society in which solidarity, equality, and value for human life are the main and most oft used principles of an ideal society. How important is social justice really, how can it be applied to an eco friendly lifestyle, and how can it be applied directly to all of our personal lives, whether or not we feel the urge to save the earth?

1. The importance of social justice is entirely subjective.

Different people see social justice in different ways. Things like redistribution of wealth or property to achieve greater equality can be seen positively by the oppressed, negatively by those who rightfully earned their position of wealth and status, and both positively and negatively by people who are learning how to individuate themselves and become self sustaining. Redistribution, while helping them, may also rob them of accomplishing their own goals by their own sweat and hard work and responsible thinking.

There is no fully positive way to go about thinking of social justice, since it is a concept that is seen in starkly different ways by different people, even individuals who are in the same socio-economic position as each other. However, not everyone has an opinion about social justice. Therefore, it might be prudent to say that social justice is most likely to be perceived, either positively or negatively, strongly by the people which it directly affects.

2. “Green” lifestyles change, and are changed by, social justice.

A study by Lee Anne Bell describes how conforming social justice to systems which are in existence today can be tricky, because it is an ever changing process. Whether or not the target system is especially oppressive, dominant systems are likely to be the most adaptable to change and therefore the most likely to remain stubborn toward suggested social improvements, such as eco friendly initiatives.

According to Bell, both dominant and subordinate systems are ever changing, so things like green initiatives and helping to bring equality through the use of environmental protection must also be adaptable and change according to their circumstances…if they are to consistently succeed.

3. Social dynamics must be allowed to compete to bring about social justice.

While there are many different viewpoints on the best way to implement social justice and equality in a group, organization or area, one theme remains constant: the strong, cunning and innovative groups or systems will always usurp the weak, out-dated and immovable groups or systems. This is outlined in a study by Shawn Ginwright and Julio Cammarota. Their study depicts the rising youth of any area or city as being a direct and ever-present threat to the authorities and government laws. Their paper focuses on the fact that urban youth cannot be studied with any type of accuracy, since they are living very complex social and economical lives which may only partly touch any ground covered by law or law enforcement. As with any sub-culture of youth, the fresh innovative strong young minds pose a potential block to steady and consistent placements of authority. One of the main things which all of these studies have in common is the belief that, while social justice wishes to bring equality and solidarity, competition is ever present and cannot be destroyed. Perhaps a form of social justice which implements competition, since it is such marked human trait?

Things like social justice and politics and government rule and human rights are all highly subjective, so not conclusive opinions can be had on the subject…only further study and better understanding. It is what you might call a progressive study. Envirosafe Solutions supports bettering our planet for the good of everyone, using eco friendly products like our kitchen products, laundry products, and toilet treatments. Visit our website more fully or call us today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

Sources:

http://psycnet.apa.org/psycinfo/1998-07091-030

http://psycnet.apa.org/psycinfo/2007-13915-001

http://www.jstor.org/pss/29768150

March 22, 2012March 13, 2012

Wells Fargo Green and Their Efforts

Wells Fargo is an international bank which is following the “green” movement, supporting alternative energy and reducing their carbon footprint as well as they can. In America, Wells Fargo has installed solar panels on ten of their Denver, Colorado banking stores, and this movement has caught on and is spreading. What are some of the ways in which they motivate themselves to use a green, more efficient method of banking?

Catching on to competition. Wells Fargo has decided to achieve recognition in LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and this not only helps them to compete in energy efficient design with others, but it also helps them to compete with themselves. Competition and goal setting allows them to reach for something tangible in their business operations, affording them the ability to be excited about their green movement, rather than simply interested in it.

Supporting green internally. Wells Fargo is also supporting multiple green movements by giving loans and investment in green buildings and energy efficient green tech firms and solar and wind energy projects, installations and companies. This allows their banking resources to power and back up the environmental good which everyone is trying to accomplish.

Wells Fargo Green Teams are innovative. As we all know, green technology can only come from creative direction and freedom. While technical direction has its purposes, innovation comes from thinking outside of the box. It is this single-mindedness that allows all members of the green team to find creative solutions and implement test projects which will help turn those ideas into a realistic end product.

Wells Fargo also implements green initiatives, such as commute options, recycling, waste reduction and, of course, paper reduction through their online billing and accounts options for banking customers.

Envirosafe Solutions is contributing to green solutions through our research and our successful and highly effective end products which include our eco friendly rust remover, fuel treatment, and radiator liquids. Call us today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

Sources:

https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/csr/ea/greenbuildings/

http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2010/03/22/wells-fargo-green-financing-surges-6.2-billion

http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2011/01/10/wells-fargos-5-best-practices-engaging-your-green-teams

March 21, 2012March 13, 2012

U.S. Eco Friendly Airline Travel

Airlines in the United States are still mainly fueled by petroleum based fuels, which puts them in several difficult positions. The cost of fuel has increased to such an extent that it makes air travel for commercial travelers very expensive. The carbon emissions and the cost of fuel create a controversy around which airlines must successfully navigate, no pun intended. In addition to this, in order to keep ecologically sensitive customers, airlines must implement other eco friendly methods, which will lessen their petroleum based profile in the eyes of regular flyers. What are some of the things U.S. airlines are doing?

Ticketless Confirmation. In the past, tickets, especially large plastic non-biodegradable tickets, were used to board planes. Boarding passes were printed, tickets were given at the counter, and it was a long and complicated process, which inevitably produced quite a bit of carbon waste. Today, rather than creating lots of paper waste, airlines like Southwest Airlines are emailing ticketless confirmations to customers which allow passengers to print off their boarding pass at home, take to the airline and not need to use any other form of paperwork besides a valid photo identification to board their plane.

Biodegradable in-Flight Products. During transportation, drinks, food and napkins are frequently distributed to passengers, and disposable products are used in the bathrooms, in the cockpit, and as part of safety procedures. Flight safety information cards and pamphlets need replacing regularly. During flight, reading company specific or mass produced magazines is an easy pastime to keep busy while on lengthy flights. Obviously, a lot of plastic, paper and metal are consumed on a daily basis and this must be monitored and products must be bought in such a way as to protect the planet, support eco friendly companies, and be biodegradable. After all, airlines have reputations to protect.

Global airlines have more to plan and protect than local airlines. They must follow guidelines set down by different national interests and they must have exact procedures for dealing with international issues and global problems. When planning eco friendly airline operations, every detail is crucial. Every detail is important and is a part of the process of protecting our earth. Envirosafe Solutions has perfected the art of covering every detail when we designed our eco friendly degreasers, sterilizers and rust removers. Call us today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

Sources:

http://www.smartertravel.com/travel-advice/editors-choice-awards-2010-most-eco-friendly-airline.html?id=4880609

http://www.globalbasecamps.com/blog/virgin-america-awarded-most-eco-friendly-airline

http://www.terracurve.com/2010/05/28/which-airline-is-most-eco-friendly/

March 20, 2012March 13, 2012

Turning Fuel Operations Green

There are very many different types of “fuel operations” which will be affected by new movements to turn green. Engines must be made to accept and use bio fuel, rather than petroleum based fuel. Depending upon the time period in which the car was made, some cars run less efficiently today on the new alcohol-infused petroleum, rather than pure petroleum which is what they were made for. New engines accommodate newer advances in fuel technologies and are able to make the most out of fuel efficiency. For currently running engines, a successful combination of bio fuel and petroleum based fuel must be obtained until older engines are obsolete. New bio fuels must not just be a better version of what we already have. New bio fuels must be an actual stepping stone on the way to weaning ourselves off of the old system. Like I said, there are many types of “fuel operations” which will be directly and indirectly affected by innovations and changes in eco friendly technology.

Many people are mixing their own bio fuel or bio diesel, and while this is an exciting idea, this must be undertaken with caution. Not every car or truck engine can take a direct transfer, and different ratios of mixing must be applied. Also, long-term damage has been attributed to bio fuel being used in a vehicle where it negatively affected functioning parts. This is again because these vehicles were made to accommodate petroleum based fuel and all of the moving parts, firing, combustion, and cooling parts are made to cater to that process. Fortunately, outside products, such as lubricants and degreasers can always be eco friendly, and Envirosafe Solutions offers both of these. In addition to this, Envirosafe Solutions also offers eco friendly fuel treatment to help your current engine run more smoothly and to help you get the best gas mileage and resilience out of your car or truck. While not everything can be turned green, many things can and it’s always a good idea to do our best for our planet. Call Envirosafe Solutions today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

Sources:

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=263394

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_you_mix_diesel_and_Biodiesel_in_the_same_tank

http://www.biodiesel.org/resources/biodiesel_basics/

March 19, 2012March 13, 2012

The Benefits of Eco Friendly Car Ownership

According to a study done by MSN Autos, consumers are not really aware of the actual fuel saving capabilities of eco friendly cars, particularly hybrids. For example, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) estimates fuel efficiency for these vehicles, but that is not always what occurs in real life, especially after a certain amount of wear and tear. Since hybrid and eco friendly cars can be very expensive, it is always an excellent idea to do your research well if you wish to buy a car which is geared toward reducing carbon fuel emission on our planet. Your aims may be worthy, but if they break the bank, then it may be time to examine some additional strategies for reducing fuel emissions.

Purchase eco friendly fuel products.

In areas where this is available, green fuel products such as Envirosafe Solution’s Extreme Green Fuel Conditioner may be the answer to part of your problem. You see, little things such as inefficient combustion and corrosion and clogging can really reduce the fuel efficiency of your vehicle, no matter what type of vehicle you drive. When you purchase green products which are specifically designed to increase the smoothness and slow down the burning power of your engine, then even the most petrol-guzzling of engines can be improved.

Exercise common sense…and make it a habit

Smoothness in driving is one of the best ways to reduce unnecessary fuel burning. For example, if you are constantly stopping and starting, with even small jolts on the accelerator and brake, then this burns far more fuel than if you can easily (and habitually) anticipate when you will be stopping or slowing down, and gently ease into a gliding stop. Also, when you start back up, it helps to time your advances in such a way that you can accelerate slowly, burning far less fuel than if you accelerate quickly or unevenly.

Take main roads

In the spirit of the previous paragraph, it is best to take more heavily traveled roads and main highways which are less likely to have a lot of starts and stops. This allows you to burn fuel more slowly. It is also easier on your vehicle as a whole, which allows you to keep it in better condition.

We live in a petroleum-based world which must change in order to maintain our current standard of living while also becoming fuel efficient, cost effective, and while protecting our environment. Envirosafe Solutions offers a wide variety of eco friendly service products, including Diesel Bug Killer and our Extreme Green Fuel Conditioner. Call us today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70

Sources:

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=435625

March 16, 2012March 13, 2012

East Asian Green Architecture

The primary purpose of green architecture is to provide beauty and utility, with an emphasis on sustainability and green inspiration. Eco friendly architecture comes in millions of forms and is limitless in design and scope. Green architects have created a wide variety of high quality, stunningly attractive, and very utilitarian structures worldwide. Here are some examples of East Asian architecture that functions ecologically on behalf of our planet:

Elmich

Elmich works worldwide on storm water management, construction, and landscaping. They have a wide-ranging and very strong portfolio of well-designed waterproofing, solar, and landscape engineering projects. They have BMW, Hilton, Sentosa, and Putrajaya International Convention Centre as clients, to name a very few. Their design is outstanding.

Bio Architecture Lab, Inc.

Bio Architecture Lab, Inc. is developing interests in already established ocean farms in South America and Asia which grow seaweed, press it down, and convert it into alcohol. These farms are already established in large population areas, where the need for fuel is very high. If these plans go through successfully, then the ocean farms can contribute to the need for sustainable fuel both now and in the future. Architecture is not just about containing or separating structures, but also about what is inside of these structures and how living things are allowed to move around inside of and interact

Ministry of Construction – Beijing, China

A ten-story office building in the middle of Beijing was constructed and worked on for many years, and was completed in 2004. This large structure in the middle of a massive city known for its construction incentives and heavy pollution uses rainwater collection to save over ten thousand tons of water per year. You read that right. It also uses seventy percent less energy than similar buildings of size and capacity. Since Beijing has encountered innumerable problems with pollution and a high need for energy consumption, this office building will begin to set a standard for urban projects which focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and conservation in the future.

Envirosafe Solutions offers eco friendly hand cleaners, laundry products and lubricants for your household and industrial needs. We aim to serve the green movement to the best of our ability, while keeping our products effective and cost efficient. Call us today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

Sources:

http://www.elmich.com/elmich.sg/

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-01-19/bio-architecture-opening-chile-plant-to-convert-seaweed-to-fuel.html

http://www.chinadialogue.net/article/show/single/en/635

March 15, 2012March 13, 2012

Advances in Alternative Fuel Over Time

Alternative fuel is here to stay. Over time, we have come to think of bio fuel and bio diesel as not only a possible concept, but a probable one. While it would be better if we were already on cheap, low-cost, sustainable fuel right now in its entirety, we have definitely come a long way from the petroleum based fuels of yesterday. Every day, we get closer to this hopeful solution. Sometimes, looking at our past progress brings new hope for the future. Let’s look at some ways in which alternative fuel has advanced in the past.

Advances in Ethanol

In 1908, Ford Motor Company used an ethanol based fuel in its very first Model T. In 1920, Standard Oil used ethanol in its gasoline to help with engine knocking. In the 1980’s, ethanol was part of ETBE, which was an oxygenate added to gasoline. By 2006, new blends of petroleum based fuels using ethanol were reported as being harmful to auto and marine engines.

Advances in Petroleum

The mid 1850’s found kerosene in widespread use in lamps. Petroleum was found to be lighter and more easily compressed than coal, and its use was found to be less dangerous than working with coal fire and combustion. While coal was used for many decades after that, for both fuel and heat, oil became the new standard, and coal began being weaned out, much like petroleum is being weaned out today, due to ecological concerns.

Advances in Gas

Natural gas consists primarily of methane and the concentrations of this are found to be different in different areas, and includes other gases, such as nitrogen, helium, hydrogen, carbon monoxide (poisonous), and occasionally hydrogen sulfide. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is often used in areas where natural gas is not available, and can be maintained under relatively low pressure. Both natural gas and LPG are used as fuel, in heating, and sometimes for other, smaller uses. However, they are both dangerous to use improperly because they are highly flammable and poisonous to breathe, so they must contained properly or humans could die from suffocation.

Energy Development over Time

Energy has been acquired and used over time in many different ways and new changes and advances in different types of fuel have been refined in the past several decades. Unfortunately, the same amount of time may be required to find alternative fuel sources which are non-petroleum based and which are healthy for the earth and for plant and animal life on the earth.

Envirosafe Solutions is happily doing our part in alternative chemicals, of both household and industrial strength, by offering a variety of sanitizers, laundry products, kitchen products, degreasers and rust removers which are all eco friendly. Call us today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

Sources:

http://www.fuel-testers.com/ethanol_fuel_history.html

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/ship/systems/fuel-oil-history.htm

http://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/articles/history_and_nature_of_fuel_gases

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_cell

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_development