When a business makes significant changes to the way it operates in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, and therefore its negative impact on the environment, it is said to be ‘going green’. While going green is absolutely the right course of action for the future of our home planet, it can also have significant benefits for your business.
As one of the Youth Ambassadors at the Energy Intelligence Center I am pleased to share my research and findings with you. As climate change becomes an increasing concern in the U.S. and around the world sustainability and energy intelligence are more important now than ever before. Cost effective technologies are available through a broad range of companies that have delivered proven results.
There is no doubt about it. Climate change is real. Even worse is that it is not only impacting the ice caps and the atmosphere, but it is also affecting our lives and our health. Rising temperatures and frequent natural disasters are leading many to feel more stressed, and it is impacting how many of us go about our daily routines.
At the most basic level, both buildings and bodies are systems, mechanisms or interconnecting networks of components working together. Traditionally, buildings have been interpreted as static systems and bodies as dynamic systems. This means that buildings are built to withstand all anticipated loads, such as various weather conditions and the contents inside the building, and do not need to change to respond to external stimuli. Meanwhile, a body actively responds to the stimuli of the environment, making it a dynamic system.
As one of the Youth Ambassadors at the Energy Intelligence Center I am pleased to share my research and findings with you. As climate change becomes an increasing concern in the U.S. and around the world sustainability and energy intelligence are more important now than ever before. Cost effective technologies are available through a broad range of companies that have delivered proven results.
Operating a business involves effective planning and execution of ideas from employers and employees. It also has to deal with different costs that a company must shoulder, such as space rentals, utilities, employees’ salaries, and benefits. People who run their business are always looking for ways they can continue to profit. One of the most critical factors in a successful business is saving energy to achieve a sustainable workplace.
Remote work has slowly been gaining ground over the past decade or so. But it’s the events of the last year that have really brought it to the fore as a practical and beneficial option for businesses. More importantly, the increased uptake of remote operations during the pandemic has gone some way to prove that it is a more environmentally friendly approach. There has been less commuter traffic as a result of shelter in place requirements.
By now, we all know that nature has a positive impact on human health, mood and wellbeing—it can boost relaxation and improve mindfulness. For all those reasons, we should all strive to incorporate as many natural elements into our houses.
Sustainability has become a popular topic in recent years. But, it’s more than just a buzzword – it’s a necessity. Sustainability efforts are crucial to preserving our environment and protecting the planet. That starts at home.
One of the best ways to educate your family on sustainability and why it matters is to do experiments! It will give them a hands-on opportunity to do their part, learn about things that are damaging to the environment, and what they can do on a daily basis to make a change.
