There is a misconception that mindfulness is some kind of religious Buddhist ceremony or complex meditation technique. In fact, mindfulness is simply about being aware of your actions or condition. Continue reading “52 Ways to Reduce Your Environmental Footprint – 1. Mindfulness”
The Paperless Office – How Are We Going?
In 1975, a Business Week article predicted the imminent arrival of the paperless office. The arrival of office automation would, in theory at least, eliminate the need for office paper. The assumption was simple, with the arrival of personal computers the need for paper copies would be eliminated.
So now, 40 years later, how are we doing? Continue reading “The Paperless Office – How Are We Going?”
Biodegradable Plastic?
Biodegradable Plastic – When we see this written on our disposable shopping bags, children’s diapers or food containers we automatically think we are doing the right thing by buying it in preference to regular non-biodegradable plastic. But are we?
Unfortunately, the answer is no. Continue reading “Biodegradable Plastic?”