by Brian Shaw on March 9, 2010
Being green is on everyone's mind these days. We all want to do something that's good for our planet, but at the same time resolve our own issues as well. When it comes to renovations and replacing things in our homes, such as Windows, there is often a popular question that arises: which is better for the environment, wooden windows or plastic windows?
Some people will tell you that it's best to use the natural material, in this case being wood. But, others will present a very plausible case. The bottom line is you should be aware of all the facts, to make an educated decision.
Although the wood frame is natural, you would be responsible for the cutting down of more trees. Plastic won't harm the planet in this way. Wood is porous.
These solutions come in the form of chemicals which must be applied on these wood frames every couple of years to maintain them properly. Therefore, perhaps wooden windows are not the best solution.
Choosing wooden windows over plastic windows means that you are committing to some kind of maintenance, otherwise the material will rot over time. But, with plastic, there is no issue of this ever occurring.
Plastic is virtually free of maintenance. All that is required is a little cleaning. Yes, there is some process that is required to develop plastic. However, it is a one time thing. Given the fact that they will also last a lifetime, they shouldn't pose any problems to the environment. Anyway you look at it, plastic seems to be the best solution, not only for the homeowner but also for the planet. Another positive points with plastic Windows is their ability to be highly insulated. That means that you will reduce your energy consumption, resulting in lower energy costs and less harm for the planet.
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by Mark Walters on March 7, 2010
During the World War II, resources were scarce and Governments ran massive recycling campaigns to make sure that as little as possible was wasted. Here are a few examples of what was recycled and for what reason…
- Metal and tine were recycled for use weapons, tanks and aircraft.
- Kitchen waste provided feed for chickens, pigs and goats.
- Rubber was recycled to make tires.
Households were also encouraged to mend belongings, such as clothes, as opposed to just buying new ones. Campaigns like ‘Make Do & Mend’ gave advice on how to recycle textiles and patch up their worn out clothes. As a result, knitting became very popular during the Second World War.
On war time rations, families had to plan meals carefully so as to minimize wastage. With no fridges or freezers, perishable food had to be purchased in small quantities and meals were made with some interesting substitutes. Meat fat was saved to make pastry, and even the cream from milk was stored in a jar and shaken to make butter and buttermilk.
It is a shame that it took people such a long time to acknowledge the importance of recycling, and also that it took such unfortunate circumstances to draw it to our attention. Nowadays, we know the importance of recycling to preserve the Earth’s resources, save money, reduce pollution and help combat climate change.
However, we are still falling well below targets for diverting waste from landfill sites. Though we are aware of what we should be doing, and though it is not difficult for us to do it, most people still have a very relaxed attitude to recycling. Too many of us simply cannot be bothered to recycle.
If they could recycle, then why can’t we do it too? We should all be doing what we can now, and not be waiting around for a major catastrophe to kick-start us into action again.
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