By now we are all familiar with the devastating effect on health that has resulted from coronavirus. The virus, originating in Wuhan, China, has spread into a global pandemic. The restrictions introduced in multiple countries have led to a significant lifestyle change for many of us. A Social Shift Working from home, social distancing and […]
At the time of writing this, Boris Johnson announced that everyone should be working from home wherever possible to minimise the spread of Covid-19. Countries around the world are either in lockdown or strongly advising that everyone avoids social contact wherever possible. We at Green Element are fortunate enough to be able to work from […]
Multiple bins and different plastics cause confusion over recycling. However, recycling for businesses not only reduces our impact on the planet but offers savings and benefits to business as well. Use our top tips to make recycling for businesses simple and enjoy a more sustainable future. Protecting the planet The less that is recycled, the […]
What are carbon emissions? Carbon emissions are made up of Carbon Dioxide which is a greenhouse gas. When carbon dioxide gas is released into the atmosphere, the carbon dioxide molecules trap heat from the sun which warms our planet. To sustain life on earth we need greenhouse gases, without any the planet’s surface temperature would […]
This month’s most legislation amendments The Carbon Accounting (Provision for 2018) Regulations These regulations affect the carbon accounting system which is used to monitor compliance with greenhouse gas emission reduction targets outlined in the Climate Change Act 2008. As laid out by the 2009 Carbon Accounting Regulations for the first year of the third carbon […]
“I feel I’m in a very privileged position armed with more knowledge than the average person. But I do feel it is like a poisoned chalice.” Anyone who runs a small business knows how lonely and isolating it can be. It is the life you choose to support a lifestyle. Ironically that lifestyle that you […]
When it comes to greenhouse gas emissions, we are all familiar with the significant impact of transportation, heavy industry and power. However, one hidden source has slipped under the radar, despite most of us using it every single day, the carbon impact of the Internet. According to Nature, if the internet was a country, it would […]
Why do diesel engines have a bad name? While diesel engines are meant to be more efficient than petrol engines, diesel cars have received a tremendous amount of bad press. They are said to release toxic gases such as noxious pollutants which are linked to premature deaths. With over half our cars in Europe being […]
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has come on by leaps and bounds since Green Element’s initial site audit in July. In just six months the charity has changed all their lights to energy efficient LEDs, removed under desk bins and introduced centralised recycling bins, changed to a 100% renewable energy tariff, formed a green team, […]
