In short: resounding yes. Many are against wind turbines and wind farm building, and I have to admit they have a few good reasons other than the stupid „I don’t like the look of wind mills in the countryside”. Well, I don’t like that the Arctic is getting smaller and smaller every day, and the fact that maybe my children won’t be able to experience the world as it is today. Letting go of the untouched view is a small sacrifice in exchange for nothing less than the whole future of Earth.
Other than the panorama there are a few reasons why one wouldn’t choose wind turbines over regular electricity generation: Wind turbines do not produce constantly. Their performance varies based on the actual power of the wind. This can be from zero to storm force! Efficiency is not the best available: a modern turbine running at its normal pace can deliver power to 500 households. Count quickly how many would be needed for a city with 20 million habitants? It is not true that wind turbines are 100% environment friendly, because when factories produce them, they do emit pollution into the air. But that is a onetime pollution against the constant negative effects of regular ways. They are noisy creatures. One turbine can produce the same level of noise as a car travelling at 60mph on the highway! You certainly don’t want that under your window constantly.
BUT almost all of these are against the industrial versions, not the ones built for home usage.
The wind is free, and it can be captured with good efficiency nowadays compared to the results some decades ago. They do not take large portion of lands like solar farms do! The land around these small towers can be cultivated or used in a different way without any problem! The other half of people thinks they add to the view of the landscape! If you live on the top of the hill or miles away from any civilization you can still generate your own power with smaller wind turbines! And the last and best one: you can build one yourself! It’s an easy process and nowadays there are complete guides available. You can view a few of these on the link found at the end of this article!
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Mark Gavalda is an environment enthusiast, author of several articles in the Green and Eco industry. You can find more interesting news, articles, how-to guides at his online magazine: http://www.EcoTaz.com click on the link to visit!
Foil Insulation and Foil Bubble Insulation belong to the category of Reflective foil Insulation which is normally made of aluminum foil. Along with the advantages like, low cost, high performance, easy to maintain and being light weight, Foil Insulation and Foil Bubble Insulation gives a really important advantage, especially in today’s climate change conditions, that is being used as green product which doesn’t harm environment.
Foil Insulation is first all non-toxic and approved by the Governments of many countries and thus it is not harmful to the human body as well as to the environment. As Foil Bubble Insulation and Foil Insulation mainly made of two basic materials that are, air and aluminum, it is a recyclable insulation product. Any metallic or non metallic material which can be recycled doesn’t harm the environment and thus we can put them into Green product category. Also, aluminum is a light weight material and a foil insulation made of aluminum makes it so easy to handle and to keep them effectively for insulation purposes for a long time.
Also, if we discuss about the process by which the Foil Insulation and Foil Bubble Insulation are being installed then we can really find it so easy and quick which further adds nothing negative for the environment. For example, spray-foam bulk insulation adds some really harmful greenhouse gases to the environment by the process of its installation and Foil insulation and Foil Bubble Insulation can be installed with mere high performance glue, and amazingly it really last longer than anything else as an insulation solution. If we compare Foil Insulation and Foil Bubble Insulation with other types of bulk insulation then we can get to know about how safe and green product it is. Let’s take wool insulation as bulk insulation type, it sometimes spread furs in the air and also ruined other physical resources as well. These furs not only spread in the environment and pollute it but also harm the human body if it is taken into breathes.
There’re issues of furs or greenhouse gas releasing neither with foil insulation nor with foil bubble insulation which clearly takes their favor as green product. Also, one of the major points which stand by with Foil Insulation and Foil Bubble Insulation is that it is made of aluminum which is a sort of metallic material which doesn’t catch Corrosion. By this advantage, one would not be required to make the old foil insulation scrap to install a new one, as aluminum will last with you much longer without getting you into trouble. This benefit offered by Foil Bubble insulation and Foil insulation lessen the amount of foil to be needed to scrap and thus keeps earth cleaner and again proves it as a green product.
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Bridal Industry Advice: an Insider’s Tips for Brand Exposure
Over $120 billion dollars are spent by soon-to-be newlyweds on items needed leading up to and after a wedding. It is an incredible industry to become a part of and one that welcomes tradition and trend. Not sure where to start or are looking for a new way to get coverage for your product? Pierce Mattie PR (www.piercemattie.com) can help you sort through the clutter with some advice on how to get your brand better exposure in the vastness of the bridal industry.
Something Old, Something New. If you don’t have the budget for advertising your product in long lead bridal publications such as Brides and Modern Bride, seek out their editorial calendar to find an upcoming theme they are working on that you may fit into. Whether your brand is targeted for traditional wedding fare or along the modern & trendy aspect, offer an idea surrounding your product that tells a story that will resonate with the reader. Wedding planning advice, ideas on DIY, how to find the perfect gown/florist/honeymoon destination and so on are always a hit with brides to be. Just be sure to follow the rule of thumb of sending press 3-4 months in advance. Hot Bridal Magazines: Brides, Modern Bride, Elegant Bride, The Knot, InStyle Weddings.
Something Borrowed. Renting a tux is no longer the only thing that is being borrowed for the big day; brides are also taking part in this wedding tradition, but in a whole new way. Just as celebrities don borrowed jewelry and other items for their walk down the red carpet, brides are seeking out retailers who also have a rental option available for their accessory needs. Bag Borrow or Steal (www.bagborroworsteal.com) is one such retailer that allows jewelry rental from such names as Vera Wang, Miriam Haskell and Chanel to handbags from Rafe New York and Badgley Mischka for as little as $10 a week. Developing a rental option for your products and starting the buzz in-store and through your local media will quickly have brides generating word of mouth press for your brand that can be as simple as friend to friend or through posting on wedding forums spreading the word to other brides.
I do—green. Offering DIY advice on how couples can maximize their budget using environmentally friendly ways of giving new life to an old product is one such way to get your brand noticed in the green aspect of the bridal industry. The interest in green weddings has exploded in the last year and Portovert Magazine (www.portovert.com) answered the call to assist brides and grooms with creative ideas to evoke a sense of elegance at the wedding with very little environmental impact. “When Portovert launched in January 2007, we became the voice of glamour in the green movement, showing brides and grooms that green doesn’t have to mean giving up on the idea of a spectacular wedding,” said Megan Yudes, Editorial Director of Portovert, “All brides are looking for ways to stretch their budgets. We’ve been able to do this by showing them how to be creative fixing and recycling items found throughout their surroundings and incorporating these elements into their nuptials in a way that will garner positive attention and make them feel good about using these cost saving measures for the good of the environment.”
I do—dot blog. Just as blogs are being used to generate press from everything from fashion to beauty to food to technology, brides and grooms are also using blogging as a way to communicate with their family and friends about their big day. They are also soliciting advice on anything from which cover band or DJ is the best to getaway choices for their honeymoon. There are also many niche bridal blogs that offer advice on DIY to suggestions for catering and favors. Get involved in the conversation by contacting the blog owner with details about your brand as it would relate to their blog. Be sure to read the “About” page, as well as, the first 1-3 pages of the blog in order to get a good grasp on its voice and preference. Should the blog owner, whether niche blogger or bride and groom, post information about your product, it will be there for the life of the blog and can be found for future brides & grooms to discover. Hot Bridal Blogs: Manolo for the Brides, Bridal Blog by Cassandra Bromfield, The Bridal Bar, Weddingbee.
Bridal from the Runway. It’s no secret that brides come out in droves for Wedding Expo’s and runway shows; about a third of all brides planning a wedding make it to one or more bridal shows each year. They want to know their options, learn about all aspects of planning their wedding and which companies can provide the most value for each dollar spent. Participating in a bridal expo will certainly give you more exposure to your local market, but organizing an event yourself will help you control the message of your brand. Putting together an expo whether one that is small in-store or one that is grand at a larger venue, will allow you to invite vendors to participate that compliment your product, not compete with it. Once you have the event details secured, a website set up and the event well promoted, invite the local media and press to attend making yourself available for an interview as an expert in the bridal industry. It is important to make sure you take the press mentions and add them to your website to bring dimension to your brand and position yourself as a leader in the bridal industry.
About the Author
Launched in 2001 by wellness lifestyle editor and expert Pierce Mattie, Pierce Mattie PR remains the industry leader in communications for luxury beauty, fashion, health and fitness brands alike with growing divisions in home furnishings and fine jewelry. With offices located bi-coastally in New York and Los Angeles, Pierce Mattie PR has their hand on the pulse of the industry and has the capabilities of securing national and regional press for their clients.
