Cheaper wind turbines.

A new technology that would create wind turbines that have no blades. They collect energy by the vibrations of wind as it blows through it. These new wind turbines would be a cheaper substitute for the wind turbines that are currently used to trap wind energy. However, this new technology remains in the experiential phase and it waits to be seen it can actually capture wind energy effectively.

For more Information:
http://www.businessinsider.com/new-wind-turbine-doesnt-have-blades-2015-5

Change in Ecological Footprint

My Ecological Footprint April:

My Ecological Footprint June:

 

There is a slight difference in my ecological footprint since I first took the test. However, I am not sure that the goals that I set were measured properly on this test. I did walk to school for the entire quarter and that reduced how much I used my car. My other goals of buying things second hand for the quarter and my reduction of recyclable cups of coffee. I feel that if the test went more in depth I would be able to see how my original goals actually worked out.

Composting In New York

I read an interesting article in the New York Times. In class we mentioned the option of having a composting area on campus and how to compost in general. The development for composting in a highly populated city like New York. Individual bins have been created for household use almost like a small garbage can that contains the smell of compost. These individual bins are then disposed of in large bins that are outside which are well protected from wildlife that would try snack on the left over food. According to  the article, "100,000 households in New York that are now required to put their organic garbage into designated bins".

For more information:
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/22/nyregion/with-compost-program-keeping-waste-from-going-to-waste.html?ref=earth&_r=0

Rewards for Reducing your Carbon Footprint

The Sustain: Green card offers cash back at 2.7% for purchases made and reduces the carbon footprint for individuals. It is easy for the consumers to use the card and have the funds directly transferred to reduce the footprint.  In order for the card to work enough people have to sign-up and then ACR will advise Sustain: Green card to invest in projects. One project that Green card currently supports is deforestation in the amazon.

The card itself is biodegradable and will decompose people overlook how much waste from credit cards according to the article, “it’s about half a billion credit and debit cards every year.” The card can decompose in six months if cut up and soil bacteria will break it down. It still is a fairly new product

For More Information:
http://www.greenbiz.com/article/credit-card-offset-your-individual-carbon-guilt