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What’s Your Carbon Footprint? See the Cool Climate is Carbon Calculator from UC Berkley for a View into your Carbon Footprint

Green Technology — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:32:29 +0000

A typical US household uses 120 barrels of oil and generates about 50 tons of CO2 a year !

The CO2 estimator in the the video below allows, you to model your carbon footprint based on where you live … so it looks at your energy use and how power in your region is generated. You can also see how your compare it to others in your region.

There are recommendations to to lower your carbon footprint if you want to give it a try.

Here is the link to the CO2 calculator …

Via: SmartPlanet LINK

Motorola Citrus is One Green Phone

Green Technology — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 02:25:00 +0000

The Motorola Citrus is one green cell phone. Showing that consumers want green items the phone advertises an “eco-friendly design that is carbon free and made in part with 25% recycled plastic” If you want / need a cell phone why not look for one that allows you to consider the individuals impact on the environment.

“ carbon free through a partnership with carbonfund.org; eco-friendly packaging” are also noted.

Less waste in packaging, lower toxic materials add up to a more environmentally friendly product.

Via: Motorola LINK

Novacem – Carbon Negative Cement

Green Technology — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 01:06:50 +0000

Cement manufacturing is an energy intensive process and typically generates LOTS of CO2. It is estimated that cement manufacture produces 5% of global CO2 !

The challenge for the developing world (and the developed world) is how to make cement and not make so much CO2.

"… carbon negative cement … based on a non-carbonate raw material, magnesium silicate, and uses a relatively low temperature production process. … more CO₂ is absorbed during production than …emitted"

Substituting a ton of Novacem in place of standard cement would avoid 852 kg of CO2 emissions.

Novacem is based in the UK.

Via: Novacem LINK

Streetline Networks Technology Can Reduce Carbon Emissions in Cities

Green Technology — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:34:57 +0000

Streetline uses software and sensors to adjust parking meter pricing to reduce cars circling for parking spaces. It is estimated that up to 30 % of carbon emissions are caused once a car is in the city – circling for a cheap parking space at a parking meter. When meter prices are close to the rate of a parking lot the incentive to keep driving looking for a cheap meter spot goes way down … as does wasted fuel and emissions and Co2.

" … estimated that 30% of urban traffic congestion is caused by drivers looking for parking. … reducing congestion … makes finding a parking space that much easier. …"

Via: Streetine LINK

NYK YAMATAI Uses Air Bubbles to Reduce CO2 Emissions in Bulk Carrier

Green Technology — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:29:16 +0000

NYK’s (Nippon Yusen Kaisha) Yamatai will have a unique method to reduce CO2 … by injecting air bubble at the bottom of the hull. This reduces drag between the hull and sea water. The result is lower CO2 emissions.

" … first vessel engaged in overseas transport to make use of a permanently installed air-lubrication system using an air-blower … generate bubbles … to the vessel bottom … expected to result in 10 percent less CO₂emissions from the vessel."

Via: NYK Group LINK

Carbon Offset Shipping – EarthEra®

Green Technology — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:05:09 +0000

When buying Viva Terra products you have the option to purchase carbon offsets for the delivery of your order.

" … reduce the environmental impact … by selecting EarthEra® … For … $1 per order, customers balance the carbon emissions associated with the delivery of their purchases …"

" … EarthEra is powered by NextEra Energy Resources, America’s largest producer of wind and solar power."

Via: Viva Terra LINK