Natural Microsystems

By Janet Winter

Here in the southeastern U.S, we”re all feeling the effects of the drought, but we can spare a little bit to make our birds happy. Here are some ideas for attracting birds without running up the water bill.

There is no better way to get birds flocking to your yard than a good source of fresh water. A bird’’s need for water through every season of the year is so strong that even species you never expected will be attracted to a strategically placed water source.

Having a birdbath is an advantage to anyone who enjoys observing nature in general and bird behavior in particular.

Location, Location, Location. The most natural spot for a bath is close to the ground, but water at higher levels not only appeals to some species, it reduces the bird’’s exposure to cat attacks. Soaking wet birds are no match for feline agility. Putting a birdbath near trees improves security against raptors. Plus, branches are an easily reached perch from which to preen in safety.

Locate your bath in a shady part of your yard. This will keep the water at a cooler, more refreshing temperature in hot weather.

To get birds accustomed to the bath, try placing a feeder within five feet of the bath. Birds will notice the water as they go to the feeder.

Birdbath water should be changed every few days to insure a fresh, clear supply. Birds - excluding pelicans - do not like deep water. One inch to 1.25 inches deep is about the maximum. This depth allows the bird to stand in the water and splash around - and not tread water!

Add motion. Motion on the water’’s surface or the noise of falling water is like a magnet to the birds. Drippers, misters, and small pump-driven fountains that keep the water moving have the added benefit of preventing mosquito eggs from hatching. Hummingbirds love to zip through the mist created by a mister. Besides hummers zipping through the mist you can attract warblers (who don”t normally visit feeders) and many other birds to stop by for a refreshing “leaf bath.” Watch how they use the wet leaves as a “wash cloth.”

How do birds drink? Most birds, like Cardinals, dip their bills and then tip their heads back to let the water run down their throats. Doves and Pigeons drink by immersing their bills and sucking up the water. Not all birds need to drink water. Hummingbirds, for example, have a largely liquid diet anyway, so they don”t drink from birdbaths. But they do enjoy “playing” in the water. Birds that normally inhabit areas with arid conditions can go for long periods of time without drinking.

Water in Winter. Birds need water all year round, particularly in winter, when many of their regular sources are frozen. About 70% of a bird’’s non-fat body tissue is water that needs to be maintained to avoid dehydration. Birds find some water in natural food sources: insects, berries, and even snow, but when those supplies dwindle, the water YOU supply is even more vital.

Open water in freezing weather will attract as many or more birds as a well-stocked feeder. Birds also use water to keep themselves warmer in winter. By cleaning their feathers and grooming them with natural oils, birds are able to help insulate their bodies for the cold.

You can keep water thawed with a submersible heater placed directly in the water. It’’s economical and safe, as long as you use a high-quality, outdoor extension cord to plug the heater into an electrical source. The best submersible heaters are thermostatically controlled, so they only operate when the water is near freezing.

In winter, use a rough-surfaced, plastic pan or saucer for a birdbath because ceramic and concrete one, though fine for summer use, will crack easily in frigid weather.

Keeping a birdbath supplied with fresh water is one of the simplest and most effective way of attracting many varieties of birds to your yard - year round!

About The Author

Janet Winter loves her wild birds and delights in providing helpful resources and unique products for feathered friends at http://www.WildBirdGoodies.com. She is a web designer, travel agent and writer on many topics including wild birds, babies and pampered dogs.

By Amy Nutt

When moving, it is inevitable that you need boxes to place all of your belongings in. Could you imagine taking all of your things and placing them inside a moving truck without having something to put everything in? That would literally take you forever and it is that very reason why moving boxes are so important in the moving process. That’’s worse than going to a supermarket and having all of your items placed inside the cart without bags. Your time placing the items in your car could double, triple, or even quadruple without them. Now just imagine moving an entire house that way. But the invention of the moving box has made the entire moving process easier.

However, boxes are made out of paper and paper is made out of trees. That means that more and more trees are cut down to make these beloved moving boxes that make our lives easier. Then there is the fact that many of these moving boxes end up meeting their demise in the dump rather than being reused. It is here that they become mushy messes of wet paper that really isn”t all that great for the environment. That box could have been sold or given to a moving supply store to be reused by other movers. That means less demand for moving boxes, so fewer trees are cut down to meet the demand. That also means no mushy cardboard adding to the demise of our environment.

Acquiring used moving boxes

You can go to your local moving supply store and purchase boxes to move with. You can buy them brand new in bulk, and boy do those new boxes look beautiful. They look so beautiful that it is hard to resist them. However, the moving supply store may also give you the option to purchase used boxes at a cheaper price. This can leave you rather torn because those new boxes look so great, but those used boxes are so much cheaper. What do you do?

Here’’s another scenario to think about: If you have ever called your local supermarket and told them you needed large boxes, then you are reusing boxes. There was some type of merchandise that was shipped in that box before you got a hold of it and it seemed to hold up pretty good, right? So why not go for the used boxes at the moving supply store? Or if you have enough time, you can call up your local supermarket and ask them to hold boxes for you when they process their next shipment. No matter what you do, you are doing something great for the environment by not going for those brand new boxes that will perform in the same manner as the brand new ones.

Are there any cons?

There are cons no matter which way you look at it. The new boxes are more expensive when moving is expensive enough. The old boxes have been used by others and could possibly have fleas or spiders in them. The supermarket boxes have come from places that you are not familiar with, so you don”t know what might be inside of them. However, spiders, fleas, and other annoyances exist within the moving supply store. You never know when a spider might crawl up into that crisp new box. You don”t even know where those boxes were before they arrived to the store. They had to be shipped there somehow as well, right? So don”t let any of that bother you. Think about the environment and what you are doing to make the world a better place to live. Every little bit counts.

About The Author

A major provider of used moving supplies EcoBox adheres to the Buy Green, Save Green principle putting money back in your pocket while saving the environment.
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By Catherine Harvey

With all the reports that we see today about global warming, we all have a duty to do our bit for the environment. Even for those in opposition to the global warming theory, even they can suggest it would be a bad thing to reduce the amount of pollution we breathe in. If nothing else, it will be better for our health and for the health of our children if we can keep the air as clean as possible.

With ever increasing fuel prices being blamed on the need to reduce the number of cars on the road and subsequently the emissions in the environment, we all need to find a way round the fuel suppliers and the Government being able to fleece us like they do. One way to do this is by changing the type of car we drive. Electric cars are hailed as the ultimate environment saver but there performance to date has been much below the standard we are used to from petrol cars.

One option is the Hybrid vehicle. Lexus, BMW, Ford, Honda and Peugeot are just some of the manufacturers that make hybrid cars. They use a combination of internal combustion engine and nickel metal hydride batteries to run more efficient cars with up to 70% fewer emissions than your average petrol car. And performance is good.

Hybrid cars are not a new concept but it has taken some time to bring them up to the required standard. Lexus are now releasing their sixth generation of hybrid vehicles. The idea is that environmentally sensitive innovations are used to stop our cars polluting the atmosphere. But the benefits to a hybrid don”t stop there.

Overall, they are economically better. Thanks to the electronically controlled continuously variable transmission the switch between the electric drive motors and internal combustion engine is relatively seamless and provides an extremely smooth ride. On top of that, extra insulation has been added and the engine mounted higher up which all contribute to make the whole drive a lot quieter.

The brain of the hybrid, the electronic control unit, constantly monitors driving conditions and will adjust the power flow between generator, battery and motor to make sure the vehicle runs smoothly and efficiently at all times.

One of the previous problems with hybrid cars was the fact that the battery not only needed plugging in and charging but that it wouldn”t last long before it needed re-charging. On top of that, the battery would only last three years and disposal of it then creates environmental issues of its own. The Lexus battery is now covered by a warranty for eight years or 100,000 miles and they will then recover it to make sure it is handled correctly. It is also charged by coasting and braking and does not need to be plugged in anywhere.

Hybrid cars are the way to go until they can bring about a proper electric car that can provide the performance we are used to. It gets us round the problem of pollution from emissions, it should reduce our reliance on petrol and still get us where we need to go. If we go in a Lexus or BMW hybrid then we are going to be doing it in much better style than one of those strange looking Noddy cars that constitutes the current all electric vehicles.

About The Author

Environmental expert Catherine Harvey looks at the way Lexus are doing their bit to stop global warming. To find out more please visit http://www.inchcapelexus.co.uk/

By Peter Geisheker

When the warm weather arrives, ultimately so do the bugs that thrive in it. There are many types of bugs that can be annoying, however there are also bugs that can be quite destructive. Using harsh chemicals can be not only smelly; it can be a health hazard.

Bug Blocker

An alternative would be the use of a bug blocker. These have become handy in many households and they have become so popular. There are different types of bug blockers and these include, window shields which stops bugs from entering. These window shields have got air opens and some may be so transparent that you will not even notice that there is a blocker installed on the window. Usually these window shields are often known as air inlet screen panel.

Another type is the wire screen mesh, which may be placed in front of doors, windows and other places that may be used by bugs to gain entry. Installation is very simple and instructions are included by the manufacturer. Generally bugs follow light and even on car lights you can have a blocker installed.

Electronic Pest Control

Controlling of local pest is so simple. You definitely have to select the best method and product that will be safe giving you excellent results. Various products are available and these differ on the kind of pests they control. Some products control a wide range of pests while others control on one specific pest. For example there is the mosquito repellent, which only deals with mosquitoes, and then there are products that are made which controls mice, cockroaches, spiders and other pests.

Most of these products are not harmful to humans and they are ozone friendly. These products have made it simple and above all they are available at a low cost. Although some products are very expensive, all products work effectively and one of the major differences in costs is the time (the period it stays effective controlling pests) and durability of the product.

Some people may find it very difficult when controlling pests. When looking for the best electronic pest control product you can try visiting various online sites and selecting the best according to the way it has been rated. You can even order online and the product will be delivered right at your doorstep.

Termite Control

There are various termite control products available on the market and these are found everywhere including supermarkets. One popular known product is the Termite Poison, which is used in households, gardening, and anywhere you would want to control termites. Termites can cause severe disaster if not controlled. Imagine you have lost your most valuable furniture to these pests. The poison is used in many areas; it is also included when building houses. Placing the poison around your entire house will eliminate these pests from entering in your household. It is also used to protect trees from being destroyed by these pests. Controlling termites has become the easiest on controlling pests but if these termites are not controlled there will certainly be a disaster.

About The Author

Peter Geisheker is the CEO of The Geisheker Group marketing company. http://www.marketing-consulting-company.com

Peter develops and implements strategic marketing programs for businesses including termite control and electronic pest control. http://www.webugbugs.com

By Alisha Dhamani

Plastics production also involves the use of potentially harmful chemicals, which are added as stabilisers or colorants. Many of these have not undergone environmental risk assessment and their impact on human health and the environment is currently uncertain. Plastics have a low entropy of mixing, which is due to the high molecular weight of their large polymer chains.

A macromolecule interacts with its environment along its entire length, so its enthalpy of mixing is large compared to that of an organic molecule with a similar structure.

Recycling may be the most wasteful activity in modern America: a waste of time and money, a waste of human and natural resources. Recycling the recovered materials is simple for metals and glass; they can be melted down, reformed, and reused. Yard waste can be composted with little or no equipment. Recycling preserves natural resources by reducing the need for virgin materials. So do source reduction and reuse.

Reduce your need; reuse bags until they”re torn. Use old bags to pick up dog waste. Reducing the amount that we consume, and shifting our consumption to well-designed products and services, is the first step. Finding constructive uses for ?waste?

Recycling is a manufacturing process with environmental impacts. Viewed across a wide spectrum of goods, recycling sometimes cuts pollution, but not always. Recycling separates paper, cardboard, glass, metal, and other materials, from the garbage for reuse or reprocessing into new products. Recyclable materials, food scraps and yard waste are collected curbside in almost all areas of King County.

Recycling aluminum cans requires less than 10 percent of the energy required to produce aluminum from bauxite. The recycling of cans has grown along with the penetration of aluminum into the beverage can market.

Recycling means to use something again. Newspapers can be used to make new newspapers. Recycling means taking a product or material at the end of its useful life and turning it into a usable raw material to make another product. To find recycling locations and programs near you, use our recycling locator. Recycling helps conserve landfill space, preserve natural resources and control rising waste disposal costs.

Recycling yard trimmings will save the city in landfill costs and extend the life of landfills. Recycling can be a significant component of an integrated waste management system. Depending on markets and contract arrangements, various materials can help reduce the cost of waste management practices. Recycling reduces waste, cuts air pollution and saves energy.

Recycling is the recovery and reuse of materials that would otherwise be wasted. First, salvageable items such as metals, paper, and glass are separated from other wastes.

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By Alisha Dhamani

Humans however did have other great advancements such as Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engines that are capable of reaching other star systems, as well as the creation of highly sophisticated AIs that could serve to fulfill a versatile amount of roles. Human offspring take more than twice the time to reach adulthood than do our closest living relatives, chimps and gorillas.

This period of delayed maturation results in what we call the teenage years and is a characteristic of modern humans. Human girls continue to grow physically until around the age of 18, and human boys until around age 21. The human life span can be split into a number of stages: infancy, childhood , adolescence , young adulthood , adulthood and old age .

Humanists affirm the possibility of an objective truth and accept that human perception of that truth is imperfect. The most basic tenets of humanism are that humans matter and can solve human problems, and that science, freedom of speech , rational thought , democracy, and freedom in the arts are worthy pursuits or goals for all peoples.

Human cloning often makes the news. Since the birth of Dolly the sheep, created by Ian Wilmut, and publicized by pro-cloning scientists such as Richard Seed, we have archived pro-human cloning essays. Humans are prone to stubbing their toes and suicide . Interestingly, committing suicide to avoid the pain of a stubbed toe is considered foolish in most cultures.

Humans come from many backgrounds and show the greatest physical variety among all the races. Their eyes are blue, brown, green, gray or hazel. Human arms had five-fingered hands for manipulation, mirrored by their legs” five-toed feet. Also, like most species, they came in two sexes , male and female.

Human beings were created in the image of God (Gen 1:26, 27) and were thus endowed with personal dignity that calls for respect and protection (Gen 9:6). Cloning may threaten human dignity in a number of ways and must thus be approached with resolute moral vigilance.

Human stem cells from virtually every source other than blood-derived hematopoietic stem cells are maintained in tissue culture for some defined period of time. This is necessary to obtain a sufficient number of cells for use in clinical studies involving transplantation. Human history in Star Trek diverged from the real world in the 20th century .

Most remarkably, the 1990s saw the emergence of the Eugenics Wars where genetically engineered “supermen” such as Khan Noonien Singh sought to conquer Earth. Human Haptoglobin is a positive acute phase reactant, the levels of which increase significantly in human(s) in response to inflammation, tissue injury or disease.

Humans are meaning-making creatures. HUMAN EVENTS asked a panel of 15 conservative scholars and public policy leaders to help us compile a list of the Ten Most Harmful Books of the 19th and 20th Centuries.

Each panelist nominated a number of titles and then voted on a ballot including all books nominated. Human Kinetics publishes more than 120 books and 20 journals annually. We do so by seeking out the foremost experts in a particular field and assisting them in delivering the most current information in the best format.

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By Gary Transmeier

It does not take long watching tv, listening to the radio, or reading the newspaper to hear of a way to save energy. Why not? The soaring cost of energy has our attention. With all the media information on how to save energy, how do you decide what to do? Here is a strategy on how to approach saving energy to maximize your savings.

There are many ideas and suggestions to save energy. The website Home Energy Place lists well over 100 ways to save energy in your home. Why are these only suggestions? All of our lives are different and our homes vary widely in construction and age. You must make your own decisions on what to do. Energy saving actions that are best suited to fit your own lifestyle and home. Here is a strategy you can use to help organize a personalized plan to save energy.

First, tackle energy saving actions that cost nothing. Changes in the way you live can save energy with no initial financial cost. Turn off lights when not needed. Turn down thermostat in the winter and turn up in the winter. Close window shades during the day in the summer and at night in the winter. Rinse clothes in cold water. These are just a few ways to save energy without any initial financial cost. The drawback is that you must adjust your lifestyle. Try a few ideas at a time, allow for the change to become habit. If any idea seems to extreme, then try something else. Be aware of how your daily activities affect energy use.

Second, find low cost energy saving actions. These actions will generally quickly return the investment from energy savings. Seal cracks and replace weather stripping around windows and doors. Replace old thermostat with one that has setback features. These are some of the many actions that have small initial costs. Set an amount you are willing to spend for this strategy, for example $100. Do any applicable energy saving action that costs less than $100.

Third, select Energy Star qualified appliances when replacing them. Appliances meeting specific energy use criteria may qualify as Energy Star. Dishwashers, clothes dryers, room air conditioners, refrigerators are a few of the appliances that can be Energy Star qualified. Usually these appliances are more expensive, but the savings in energy will quickly compensate the extra cost. Some appliances may exceed the Energy Star performance criteria or may not be in an Energy Star category. Always compare the energy consumption for all models of the appliance you are planning to purchase.

Last, invest in high cost actions. While high in cost they have the greatest yield in energy savings. Replacing windows, major insulation renovation and replacing heating and cooling system are examples of high cost energy saving actions. Due to the high cost, they take a longer time to recover the cost from energy savings. If you follow this strategy, by the time you invest in the high cost actions, you will already be saving from the lower and no cost actions.

Whether you are on a budget or just want to use your money wisely the above strategy results in the greatest savings with the minimal cost. Any energy savings will eventually payback the initial expense, but when? While savings may not be significant at first, this strategy has immediate payback and savings will grow over time. Make you energy saving plan now.

About The Author

Gary Transmeier has worked over 25 years providing paying clients methods to save energy in their buildings. Now he offers ways to save energy to everyone. At http://www.homeenergyplace.com you will find details on over a 100 ways to save energy in your home.

By Thomas Pretty

Turbidity is defined as the amount of cloudiness in a particular water sample; the cloudiness is caused by the sediment in the sample. Turbidity is related to the amount of light that can pass through the water. It is normally measured using a meter although there are other ways to ascertain the turbidity levels of a sample. The particles measured by a turbidity meter are those that are so small that they will not settle to the bottom if agitated. Subsequently the water can appear turbid.

The water tested in a turbidity meter can come from a variety of sources; rivers are often tested to find silt levels. The readings from the meter can give an indication of the effects of agriculture and construction further upstream by the levels of silt present in the river. As well as silt and mud however, a turbidity meter can detect traces of bacteria and germs as well as certain chemicals. As such the meter is a powerful tool in producing safe drinking water and understanding the effect we have on the environment.

The turbidity meter is extensively used in the testing of domestic water supplies as these have to be safe for human consumption. It is also used in the treatment process to access how hard filters will have to work to treat rainwater from rivers. For instance, if there were heavy rains that picked up a great deal of silt and mud, a turbidity meter would be used to assess how much sediment would reach the filters and hence, the lifespan of those filters. In addition, water with high turbidity will block pipes and resist chlorination. As certain machines and systems are designed to remove sediment and particles, a meter that measures the sediment levels is an important tool for technicians and operators at all stages of the water purification process.

Fundamentally there are two ways in which to measure turbidity; either an electric meter or a tube. Naturally both have pros and cons and variations that make them suitable for certain tasks. The units of measurement for sediment levels are nephelometric turbidity units or Jackson turbidity units (NTU and JTLJ respectively). Although they are slightly different the two units can be considered generally equal.

There are a variety of different electric meter varieties on the market today; here are details of their advantages and disadvantages. In terms of pros the main benefit is the accuracy of the meter when measuring minute turbidities in samples. However they cost a lot and will need a power supply. Although newer models are currently incorporating more hardy designs, the older models of meter struggle in terms of hardiness, especially considering that they work with water on a regular basis.

The other form of measuring the sediment in water is to use a tube; this can be considered a far more simplistic form of measurement in comparison with the meter but can still perform the task effectively. The process includes filling a clear tube with the sample, after looking through the tube it will be possible to ascertain how much light can pass through it and subsequently its turbidity. While these tubes are hardwearing, affordable and simply designed they do have the disadvantage of being less than one hundred percent accurate.

No matter what type of method is used to measure turbidity, whether it is a meter or a tube, the process is useful in determining the quality and state of water. Used widely in the water purification process an extensively by environmentalists assessing the affects of society in river systems, they provide a valuable service supplying us with clean water and more information about the environment we live in.

About The Author

Environmental science expert Thomas Pretty looks into the different aplications for the turbidity meter and how it aids society more generally. To find out more please visit http://www.rmprocesscontrol.co.uk/Turbidity.htm

By Gav Shannon

There are a few gadgets out there that try to reduce your energy consumption by switching off all your gizmos properly. Saving energy should be one of the most thought about every day things. Saving energy not only reduces your power costs but as a whole, reduces the impact on our earth. As countries develop new and more sustainable energy resources should be developed, energies that have far less an impact on our environment.

You have the power to control your energy use. A home energy savings guide would be a good starting point to get you on the way toward better energy management for your home. You should find valuable tips designed to create greater home comfort and improve performance. Learn how to save energy in all areas of your home.

Some tips are, don”t use a screen saver. Screen savers are not necessary on modern monitors and studies show they actually consume more energy than allowing the monitor to dim when it’’s not in use. Turn off the television at the wall rather than at the remote. Saving by turning all appliances off at the plug is by far the biggest energy saver. People have shaved hundreds off their quarterly bill as the only energy that is being consumed is the energy that is needed at the time of need.

Portable computers have no network connectivity when in sleep mode, but can wake if the Energy Saver options “Wake when the modem detects a ring” or “Wake for Ethernet network administrator access” are enabled. If you wish to use file sharing or don”t want to interrupt your Internet connection, do not manually put the computer to sleep and drag the “Put the computer to sleep when it is inactive” slider to Never.

Consumers spend roughly 56% of their total home energy costs on heating and cooling. Taking steps to create heating and cooling systems in your home that are more energy efficient can help reduce your energy needs in this area. Higher market prices are serving as an economic incentive for people to reduce energy consumption. Government programs in the form of taxes and subsidies serve as additional incentives for saving energy.

Everyone in the world today needs to lesson thier energy consumsion. If you and everyone else does this even to a small extent will produce far less gas emmissions that now is really affecting our environment. Global warming is true and apparent and we should be doing all we can to combat this even if it is only a small amount it all helps

About The Author

Gav Shannon is a Network Marketing Professional who writes about different topics that he feels may be of an interest.If You want to know more about him go to http://www.gavshannon.com

By Catherine Harvey

Water is a precious commodity and to that end the ancient world even worshipped it. The Egyptians had Osiris the God of Water, the Greeks had Poseidon the Ruler of the Sea and the Romans had Juturna the Goddess of Springs/Water. There have been prayers said to stop rain, to start rain and even to part seas. In our modern times water is still an issue as so much of the world are without clean drinking water which is responsible for many deaths, large parts of the world are without water and an equal part are inundated with the stuff at unexpected moments leading to flooding becoming an increasing problem.

Water is a very powerful commodity and has been used as the source of much muscle for generating electricity and powering many machines. It has also inspired products of industrial design that use this natural source as a driving force.

An alarm clock is now being marketed that runs on water. Two small reservoirs are filled with water and use electrolytes to generate the small amount of electricity needed. There is also a satellite navigation device that is powered by a fuel cell that runs on methanol. At three times the energy produced than four AA batteries and up to sixty hours of usage this handy little product of industrial design even comes with a USB port for charging mobile phones or mp3 players.

Fuel cell technology is the way forward when it comes to industrial design of the future. A liquid fuel powered mobile phone and a water powered battery that can run for two years before it needs re-fuelling are about to be launched. Lugging around spare batteries could soon be a thing of the past for photographers with Mobion working on a prototype methanol fuel cell for cameras.

Thanks to inventiveness from the realms of product design we now have the HydroPak. This is a portable fuel cell generator that runs on water and will charge a laptop ten times on a single tank and the ultimate boys toy? The H Racer. A miniature car powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. A separate solar powered hydrogen generator uses the power of the sun to split water to produce hydrogen is a clever idea - if only they could apply it to full size cars and avoid having us all at the mercy of the tax man and his petrol prices.

When it comes to the environment, scientists in industrial design are working hard to bring about changes that will ensure lasting benefits. Water is wasted all the time by modern homes and modern gadgets such as washing machines. The average home will use 37 pints of water a day through their washing machine which is a 23 per cent rise in the last 15 years, too much to be acceptable.

Given the above figures, if all households were to invest in one of the new washing machines available then they could be drastically reduced. This machine uses only a cup of water for a full wash, leaving clothes virtually dry and also aiding the environment by reducing the need for tumble driers and the electricity needed to run one.

This energy usage equates to only two per cent of a conventional washing machine and works by using thousands of plastic chips to absorb and remove dirt. Around 44lb of the chips are added to the wash load along with a cup full of heated water. The chips can be re-used up to one hundred times and would last the average family six months, saving billions of litres of water.

Industrial design has bought about significant changes in the way we do things and it is now using all it’’s know how to put right the damage of previous products. Learning, growing and moving forward can only be a good thing.

About The Author

Environmental expert Catherine Harvey looks at the industrial design that can assist the environment. To find out more please visit http://www.applied.uk.com/