Sustainable living - making it real

At realityGreen we believe that sustainability can only be achieved through the whole planet pulling together. That means much is out of the individual's control on a day to day basis, but as individuals we can take action to reduce our own carbon footprint and work towards sustainable living. realityGreen is all about helping you achieve sustainability and that means we need a tailored approach to each individual’s needs. After all, the options for sustainable living for someone such as myself living on a couple of acres on the Welsh borders is totally different to someone living in a high-rise flat in London. realityGreen will help each of us to see how sustainability and sustainable living can apply with practical help and cost analysis so we can appreciate what is not only environmentally friendly but also what is cost effective. One thing is for sure, as a species sustainable living is essential for our future.

Renewable energy- giving you the options

realityGreen will build a database of analysis covering the many areas of renewable energy. We take into account all the latest developments, installation methods, DIY opportunities, and most importantly, the financial and environmental implications for the home owner when it comes to renewable energy. Whether that means, wind, solar, combined heat and power, or something else, renewable energy is going to play a significant part in our lives. For many, sustainable living does not include the option to generate their own renewable energy so we shall also cover developments in local and national schemes to produce renewable energy as this can reduce the carbon footprint of all.

Sustainable living - using less is best

Renewable energy is only one facet of sustainability. Reducing our consumption is the most environmentally friendly way to get closer to sustainable living. That means everything from high efficiency light bulbs to loft insulation. realityGreen will keep you up to date with the latest products and techniques to help you reduce your carbon footprint, with in-depth analysis covering both environmental effectiveness and cost implications. This also means more environmentally friendly systems such as ground source heat pumps or biomass boilers that will reduce the amount of fuel you use, save you money and help get that carbon footprint under control.

Electric car - electric bike - must use renewable energy

Transport is another key area that affects us all. The electric car and electric bike have received much press coverage lately but is this a plus for sustainable living? The electric car may reduce urban pollution and the electric bike may encourage more of us to give up our cars for small journeys but if the power is not from renewable energy then it’s not doing much for sustainable living.

Sustainable living Forums

We all learn from each other and realityGreen forums will cover the topics you want to discuss. It is hard to achieve a balanced view without lively debate and this is what you will find, whether your interest is about sustainable living in general or some particular aspect of renewable energy or perhaps a new product or system, then the forum will let you talk to like minded people with sustainability as a top priority. We shall launch our forums in the near future.

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Welcome to realityGreen - the site specifically designed for those aiming for modern but sustainable living. Here you will find articles and links looking at both the environmental and economic benefits of systems and equipment available to those wanting to embrace sustainable living. If you are interested in individual sustainable projects, then the links to these appear below the news items in the various menu categories.

Sustainable Living - latest stories

7/30/2010 10:27:32 AM	Insulating houses with Solid Walls If your home was built before or around 1920, its external walls are likely to be solid rather than cavity walls and twice as much heat can be lost through an un-insulated solid wall as through an un-insulated cavity wall. That's significant when around 45% of the heat lost in an un-insulated solid walled home is through the walls?

7/30/2010 9:52:14 AM	Renewables accounts for 62% of all new EU capacity in 2009 The "Renewable Energy Snapshots" report, recently published by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC), shows that renewable energy sources accounted for 62% (17GW) of the new electricity generation capacity installed in the EU27 in 2009. The share rose from 57% in 2008.

7/30/2010 8:54:38 AM	Government commits to £5,000 Subsidy for Electric Vehicles Transport Secretary Philip Hammond confirmed today (28/07/2010) that motorists will receive up to £5,000 towards purchase of an ultra-low carbon car from January 2011, originally introduce byt the previous Labour government.

7/30/2010 7:47:57 AM	London's bike scheme opens for business London’s newest public transport system goes live with 315 docking stations and 5000 bikes available. London's Mayor, Boris Johnson, heralded a "new dawn" in London’s bid to become the greatest big cycling city in the world as he launched the jewel in the crown of his cycling revolution.

7/16/2010 3:15:58 PM	Carbon fibre for BMW's electric MCV BMW is looking to stake its claim on this brave new world of zero emissions personal motoring with the Megacity Vehicle (MCV). Based on a totally new vehicle architecture dubbed "LifeDrive", the concept is made up of of two independent modules - a Drive module which contains the battery and drive system, and a Life module which houses a lightweight passenger cell made from carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP).