Fossil Fuels, Alternatives, and Politics in 2012

Reliance on fossil fuels has been a concern to government and the public for decades. Many want to abolish their use because of pollution, global warming and sustainability projections. Some deny the need for clean energy and reject projections as misinformation. What side is right? In the infographic below by Best MPH Programs let’s take a look at the hard facts about energy production.

Green Energy and Politics in 2012

Today, many businesses, organizations and even individuals know their carbon footprint just as well as they know their shoe size. Being green, sustainable and eco-conscious is becoming a requirement. But how green are the main green energy alternatives?

Obama’s Green Initiatives & Regulations

The Obama administration has invested over $90 billion in clean energy and is on a path to double renewable energy 2008 levels by the end of 2012. The following infographic from Ambient Bamboo Floors highlights some of the country’s newest green laws and how they can affect you.

Is It Green To Be Green?

Going green can be pretty pricey, or so I’ve heard. This infographic compares a green lifestyle to a typical lifestyle. Check it out below to see if going green can really save you some green.

Keeping a Green Apple: Recycling iPhones

The infographic by Cash For iPhones illustrates how millions of iPhones can inflict grave consequences to the environment and provides some suggestions on how to embrace the ‘Green Apple’ approach not only on iPhones but across all similar types of devices.

Infrastructure Impacts of Summer

For many, summer is their favorite season. It’s warm out, the pool is open, and there are plenty of outdoor activities to participate in. However, how does the boiling hot summer affect a cities infrastructure? Check out this infographic presented by ClickSoftware field service management software to learn the impact of summer on infrastructure.

Impacts of Toner Cartridge Recycling

This infographic from Ink Technologies exhibits how printer toner recycling (or our lack thereof) is still a major problem. With more than half a billion toner cartridges estimated to show up in landfill sites this year, please do your part by recycling your printer toner and spreading the word.

All About Rare Earth Metals

Rare Earth Metals are a geopolitical issue, which causes issues not only for companies, but also entire countries. Rare Earth metals get mostly harvested in China, which controls more than 90% of the market. Japan, Europe and the US have a high demand in these metals for their car, cell phone production.

The Green Warehouse Effect

This “The Green Warehouse Effect” infographic showcases ways to improve sustainability in a warehouse and provides details on ways warehouses can update their building to lower energy costs, and become more sustainable. This infographic includes statistics about energy use in warehouses, and simple ways to recycle, reuse, and reduce.