Natalie Pullen, Author at The Green Optimistic

5 Single-Serve Items We Could Live Without (or Recycle)

Natalie Pullen — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 16:48:07 +0000

Although there has been an emphasis on the importance of recycling and many more people are recycling these days, there is much room to grow in reducing the amount of waste we generate and also reusing materials before simply throwing them away. In today’s developed society, over-consumption is the norm. With it comes an increase in the […]

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Food Waste Fast Facts – Why is Food Being Wasted

Natalie Pullen — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 05:40:12 +0000

. What is food waste? Food waste is food that is thrown away, lost or uneaten. The reasons for food waste are numerous, and occur at the various stages in the food supply chain from production, processing, retailing to consumption. In low-income countries, most loss occurs during production, while in developed countries much food – […]

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International agreement to slash aircraft carbon emissions

Natalie Pullen — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:01:01 +0000

Airlines are one of the harder sectors to decarbonise and reduce carbon emissions. 23 countries have now signed a landmark agreement to reduce carbon emissions in large commercial airlines. The goal of the international agreement is to reduce aircraft carbon emissions by over 650 million tons between 2020 and 2040. The aim is to reduce […]

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Energy and Lives saved by Toyota’s New Thermo-Tect Lime Green Paint

Natalie Pullen — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 04:46:26 +0000

As a road runner I know just how vital visibility is. Safety should remain paramount above fashion. Thankfully running apparel and fashion trends appear to have turned safety conscious. The rather gordy, luminous and highly visible neon colours are currently very trendy. It hasn’t always been the case. Similarly, cars sell on fashion and marketing. […]

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Single Serve Coffee Pods banned in Germany’s Second Largest City

Natalie Pullen — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 13:31:28 +0000

The smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning is what it takes many people to jump start their day. Since everyone is constantly in a hurry, and we live in a society of fast foods and convenience stores, it’s no wonder that the single-cup coffee brewing machines are found in over a quarter of the homes […]

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How to Green Up Your Kid’s Next Party by Going Retro

Natalie Pullen — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 13:28:30 +0000

You know the definition of insanity… “doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results”. If we are wanting to make a difference to our world we are going to need to start doing things differently. Nowadays children’s parties have gotten completely out of hand. No expense is spared and the parties just […]

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Spin This “Free Electric” Pedal-Powered Device for 1hr and Get 24h of Free Electricity

Natalie Pullen — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 18:08:43 +0000

Did you know that almost half of the world’s population do not have access to a reliable supply of energy, with many having no access to electricity at all? This problem, which directly affects the poor, keeps them in their current state of poverty. Having access to electricity will allow these poverty-stricken communities to not […]

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