No importa cuán estrecho sea el portal,Cuan cargada de castigos la sentencia,soy el maestro de mi destino:soy el capitán de mi alma.(4 últimas líneas de INVICTUS de William Ernest Henley)
viernes, diciembre 27, 2013
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lunes, diciembre 16, 2013
The Shower Of The Future Cuts Water Waste To Almost Nothing | Co.Exist | ideas + impact
The Shower Of The Future Cuts Water Waste To Almost Nothing | Co.Exist | ideas + impact
Showering is fun, but it does rack up the water bill. The average family goes through 40 gallons of water a day in the shower.
The OrbSys is an all-in-one unit that recycles water at your feet, cleanses it to drinking quality, then returns it for re-use. Mahdjoubi says a 10-minute shower uses only five liters (1.3 gallons) compared to a standard 150 liters (40 gallons). It also saves 80% in energy costs, because the recycled water remains warm and doesn't need much reheating.
Showering is fun, but it does rack up the water bill. The average family goes through 40 gallons of water a day in the shower.
The OrbSys is an all-in-one unit that recycles water at your feet, cleanses it to drinking quality, then returns it for re-use. Mahdjoubi says a 10-minute shower uses only five liters (1.3 gallons) compared to a standard 150 liters (40 gallons). It also saves 80% in energy costs, because the recycled water remains warm and doesn't need much reheating.
martes, diciembre 03, 2013
Trend Briefing de trendwatching.com que trata sobre 7 tendencias de consumo que seguir en 2014
Trend Briefing de trendwatching.com que trata sobre 7 tendencias de consumo que seguir en 2014
Un reciente estudio global identificó la existencia de 2.500 millones de 'consumidores ambiciosos' (que representan un tercio de los consumidores globales).
Estos consumidores se definen por su amor a las compras (78%), el deseo de un consumo responsable (92%) y su confianza en las marcas que actúan teniendo en cuenta los intereses de la sociedad (58%).
· Fuente: BBMG, GlobeScan y SustainAbility, octubre 2013
jueves, noviembre 21, 2013
Datos del país verde en Atlas Geografico del Ecuador
2do en el mundo en diversidad de vertebrados endémicos por unidad de territorio.
4to en el mundo en diversidad de aves.
5to en el mundo en diversidad de mariposas.
Posee el 35% del total mundial de especies de picaflores (124).
38.5% de hogares tiene conocimiento de prácticas ambientales.
Sólo 10.1% bota el aceite comestible usado en recipientes adecuados.
martes, noviembre 19, 2013
WORLD TOILET DAY
Naciones Unidas declaró el 19 de noviembre WORLD TOILET DAY para concienciar la problemática de 2500 millones de personas en el planeta.
37% de todos los habitantes del mundo viven sin acceso a servicios sanitarios.
30% de todos los habitantes del mundo viven con bichos y parásitos intestinales.
1800 niños menores de 5 años mueren cada día por enfermedades diarreícas vinculadas a la falta de acceso a agua, falta de acceso a servicios sanitarios o malos hábitos de higiene.
37% de todos los habitantes del mundo viven sin acceso a servicios sanitarios.
30% de todos los habitantes del mundo viven con bichos y parásitos intestinales.
1800 niños menores de 5 años mueren cada día por enfermedades diarreícas vinculadas a la falta de acceso a agua, falta de acceso a servicios sanitarios o malos hábitos de higiene.
lunes, noviembre 18, 2013
miércoles, noviembre 13, 2013
Cuánto cuesta al medio ambiente un anillo de oro | Noticias de ecologia y medio ambiente
Cuánto cuesta al medio ambiente un anillo de oro | Noticias de ecologia y medio ambiente
1 anillo matrimonial viene acompañado de unas 20 toneladas de residuos tóxicos que contaminan el manto freático, son vertidas a los mares, o tornan inhabitables regiones enteras.
1 anillo matrimonial viene acompañado de unas 20 toneladas de residuos tóxicos que contaminan el manto freático, son vertidas a los mares, o tornan inhabitables regiones enteras.
Lean el artículo de http://diarioecologia.com/
lunes, noviembre 11, 2013
Sustainable Values | Sustainable Man
Sustainable Values | Sustainable Man
The extreme focus on materialism is having a disastrous effect on the environment and biodiversity, but it is also affecting our communities with lower levels of trust and a general lack of concern of the well-being of others. - See more at: http://sustainableman.org/infobox/sustainable-values/#sthash.sL59DG7S.dpuf
The extreme focus on materialism is having a disastrous effect on the environment and biodiversity, but it is also affecting our communities with lower levels of trust and a general lack of concern of the well-being of others. - See more at: http://sustainableman.org/infobox/sustainable-values/#sthash.sL59DG7S.dpuf
jueves, noviembre 07, 2013
noticiadeimpacto.com: Destape Mundial! La FDA finalmente admite que la carne de pollo contiene arsénico que causa cáncer
noticiadeimpacto.com: Destape Mundial! La FDA finalmente admite que la carne de pollo contiene arsénico que causa cáncer
...la FDA ha admitido que la carne de pollo que se vende en los EE.UU. contiene arsénico, un químico tóxico que causa cáncer ...
...la FDA ha admitido que la carne de pollo que se vende en los EE.UU. contiene arsénico, un químico tóxico que causa cáncer ...
... el arsénico se agrega a la alimentación de las gallinas a propósito.
martes, octubre 29, 2013
viernes, octubre 25, 2013
CLIMATE TAKES BROADWAY
The Climate Declaration, which to date has been signed by more than 700 companies and thousands of individuals, is now up in lights in Times Square.
The Declaration, part of an ongoing campaign organized by Ceres and BICEP, calls on federal policymakers to seize the economic opportunity of addressing climate change.
lunes, octubre 21, 2013
The Sustainability Problem — Changing City — Medium
The Sustainability Problem — Changing City — Medium
While there has been a greater recognition of the need to be ‘sustainable’ the difficulty often lies in achieving a consensus as to ‘what’ sustainability actually means and ‘how’ it can be achieved. The ideologies of ‘sustainability’ have been used in attempts to provide a theoretical foundation for creating a balance between:
While there has been a greater recognition of the need to be ‘sustainable’ the difficulty often lies in achieving a consensus as to ‘what’ sustainability actually means and ‘how’ it can be achieved. The ideologies of ‘sustainability’ have been used in attempts to provide a theoretical foundation for creating a balance between:
- Cultural preservation and awareness of sensitivities
- Economic development and technological progress
- Environmental consciousness and conservation
jueves, octubre 10, 2013
The immediate climate threat is not rising sea levels, it’s water scarcity - Quartz
The immediate climate threat is not rising sea levels, it’s water scarcity - Quartz
...“When talking about what the greatest threats are that we face with climate change, I would put right at the top drought and water availability,” says meteorologist Jeff Masters, who I spoke with recently. Masters, who co-founded the Weather Underground, finds it understandable that reporters don’t rush to the site of droughts as much as they do for whirling cyclones: It’s not like descriptions of hardened mud and wheat slowly dying in the field makes an intrinsically great narrative. “It’s not as exciting; people don’t run away from giant droughts like they do with hurricanes.”+But droughts are “what will be causing the greatest trouble,” Masters says. “Throughout history, that’s what caused many civilizations to fail,” from the Mayan Empire to the ancient kingdom of Egypt.
martes, octubre 08, 2013
Defining Sustainability: A Process and Strategy Focus
Sustainability is the conscious and proactive use of methods that do not harm people, planet or profit while also leaving a positive impact.
viernes, septiembre 27, 2013
IPCC Report: Humans are the ‘dominant cause’ of global warming
IPCC Report: Humans are the ‘dominant cause’ of global warming
...global warming is “unequivocal,” and since the 1950s it’s “extremely likely” that human activities have been the cause.
...global warming is “unequivocal,” and since the 1950s it’s “extremely likely” that human activities have been the cause.
jueves, septiembre 26, 2013
Executive Perspective: Is Integrated Reporting the Sustainability Tipping Point? | Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management
Executive Perspective: Is Integrated Reporting the Sustainability Tipping Point? | Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management
“Of course the successful enterprises that endure must generate profits for their owners. They will do that best when they take into account not only the interests of their stockholders but the interests of their customers, their employees and their communities, and the interests of our society.” -John Bogle
“Of course the successful enterprises that endure must generate profits for their owners. They will do that best when they take into account not only the interests of their stockholders but the interests of their customers, their employees and their communities, and the interests of our society.” -John Bogle
Enviroment & Social Topics Comprised 40% of Shareholder Proposals Filed in 2013 | Sustainable Brands
E&S Topics Comprised 40% of Shareholder Proposals Filed in 2013 | Sustainable Brands
Nearly 40 percent of all shareholder proposals filed in 2013 came from the environmental and social (E&S) category, representing the largest category overall, according to a recent report by Ernst & Young.
The top five E&S proposal topic areas were:
1. Political spending / lobbying – 36%
2. Environmental sustainability – 35%
3. Corporate diversity / EEO – 8%
4. Labor / human rights – 7%
5. Animal testing / animal welfare – 4%
Nearly 40 percent of all shareholder proposals filed in 2013 came from the environmental and social (E&S) category, representing the largest category overall, according to a recent report by Ernst & Young.
The top five E&S proposal topic areas were:
1. Political spending / lobbying – 36%
2. Environmental sustainability – 35%
3. Corporate diversity / EEO – 8%
4. Labor / human rights – 7%
5. Animal testing / animal welfare – 4%
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| Tomado de sustainablebrands.com, artículo de Mike Hower |
jueves, septiembre 12, 2013
Imperdible: Descubre cuantos alimentos, bebidas, productos de higiene y otras cosas usaras a lo largo de tu vida | Noticias de ecologia y medio ambiente
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Imperdible: Descubre cuantos alimentos, bebidas, productos de higiene y otras cosas usaras a lo largo de tu vida | Noticias de ecologia y medio ambiente
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Ah! y usaré 4239 rollo de papel higiénico
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1200 pollos
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10.866 zanahorias
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