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  • How France is stealing a march on sustainability

    Emmanuel Macron has signalled readiness to push French leadership on climate even more aggressively to protect the agreement that bears the name of the French capital. He appointed the celebrity environmentalist Nicolas Hulot as his number three.

  • The Swedish report and the EV batteries – some real world numbers

    There’s a Swedish article that has been often quoted over the months regarding the environmental impact of EV batteries. If you’re predisposed to hate electric cars, then there’s a wonderful story making the rounds that’ll support your worldview. However, let’s just look into some of…

  • Thought of the day: Efficiency

    Efficiency is very interesting concept. One can be very efficient in doing the wrong thing. That does not make the solution very effective.

  • A not so typical day

    It would appear a rather normal day, however when you look at it at the end of it, you discover that actually a lot happened and all for a better. As such I decided to once write a real blog – just something about me…

  • Fancy moving to Antarctica?

    Do you fancy moving to Antarctica? Maybe you are Australian or Californian and tired of bush fires and droughts?

  • Slow WIFI or bluetooth not working? Read this!

    Nothing eco today really, but something that might help in your daily life. Reading through the net, a lot  of people seem to be having issues with this but hardly any answers to it. What we have learnt today about Bluetooth and WiFi. Bluetooth operates…

  • APL Klima Standard 76 by Koemmerling

    Things one would not have expected

    Today I have had news of a NZ first: One of the leading NZ aluminium window manufacturers is taking uPVC windows into their range. And they look terrible familiar. It’s the Koemmerling range, that had been around in NZ for some time.

  • Such cruisy and relaxed cows. You can cuddle up with them and hug them. I swear she was sticking her tongue out...

    How Regenerative Organic Agriculture Can Save the Planet

    Organically managed soils can convert carbon CO2 from a greenhouse gas into a food-producing asset.” Two major upsides to this approach are drought-proof soils and, thanks to more nutrient-rich foods, reduced healthcare costs.

  • Junk and throw-aways

    It’s the time of the year again. Everyone is rushing to buy Christmas presents and the amount of things on special is very tempting. Yet we should question some of the things that are on offer. I have just picked some examples that came across…