Today during our lunch at a local restaurant we discussed a spectrum of issues surrounding the environmental effects of modern living. Whilst eating lamb burgers and curly fries we put forward solutions to all things wrong with the world. Here are some of the issues covered:-
PROBLEM: Fossil fuels.
SOLUTION(s):
Self powered houses harnessing solar power, the roof could be covered in solar panels for example, and wind energy. Hydrogen powered cars expelling drinkable water as a bi-product. Nuclear power stations increasing the available electricity without any immediate issues. Wind turbines in favourable locations such as out at sea or my back garden.
In short we came up with the most unoriginal answers that were all flawed either by the nuclear waste that our descendants will have to clean up, the eco-volatile power used to create fuel for Hydrogen cars, wind turbines only working when its windy and are considered a nuisance by some and the fact that not all people want to alter their houses for the greater good.
PROBLEM: Litter and general household waste.
SOLUTION(s):
Recycling was the favourite solution. But I fear that this too is flawed, how do you define recycling? Is it shipped somewhere else and dumped? Is it too costly to recycle products? Is the power used during recycling eco-friendly?
We hit many barriers to 34SP.com saving the world, and so ate food instead.
We would be interested in hearing any environmental problems and potential solutions from you, our customers. Feel free to comment away!
