Posted by Richard Clarke on 3rd Jan 2012
A 19th century essayist named Charles Lamb once said “New year’s day is every man’s birthday.” While this statement will mean different things to different people, our interpretation is that the New Year is a chance for every person to begin anew.So once the champagne has stopped flowing, and the sound of the fireworks has died away, it’s time to begin planning for the New Year ahead. It’s the perfect time to step back and reflect on the person t… Read more
Posted by Amit Soni on 30th Dec 2011
2012 is set to be a big year for energy-saving technology. On the 1st of January, brand new energy and lighting standards will go into effect under the 2012 Energy Independence and Security Act in the US, replacing the old act of 2007.For many, the forthcoming year is already shaping up to be 'the end of the Edison era,' as more people than ever are expected to turn off their wasteful incandescent bulbs and switch on to the idea of energy-efficie… Read more
Posted by Richard Clarke on 28th Dec 2011
People are always talking about reducing their carbon footprints, but how much do you really know about them and what they signify?
If the answer is “Not a lot,” here are a few frequently-asked questions that should fill in a few of the blanks for you.
What Is A Carbon Footprint?
“Carbon Footprint” is an oft-used term that relates to human activities and their impact on the level of greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmospher… Read more
Posted by Amit Soni on 22nd Dec 2011
Yesterday saw the arrival of the Winter Solstice, which is an important seasonal turning-point – Spring is just around the corner – a time for rebirth and renewal.As one of two yearly solstices (the other being the Summer Solstice), the Winter Solstice marks the time of year when the axial tilt of the Earth’s northern hemisphere is farthest away from the sun, resulting in the shortest day and longest night of the year.Indeed, yesterday’s Winter S… Read more