Robert Delorme | Metering the World

Molded Bamboo as a Substitute for Plastic

December 13, 2018July 13, 2018 Robert Delorme

Many years ago, there were some dog plates I bought that looks like a plastic dish. They feel like plastic, but when I got home and observed it further, they were actually molded bamboo. It begs the question of how can a wooden material such as a bamboo be created in such a way that it looks like plastic? And how do they differ from one another? Molded Plastic vs. Molded Bamboo Different polymers made up a single plastic that is great and efficient for molding. In reality, many merchandises…

How To Make Your Apartment Eco-Friendly

November 13, 2018July 13, 2018 Robert Delorme

Home-owners, it seems, always have all the fun in making their homes more eco-friendly with their lawns and backyards and whatnot. However, this does not mean renters don’t get to enjoy this fun yet helpful activity too! Although apartments don’t offer much space unlike houses do, this must not stop you from making your apartment and your stuff friendly to the environment. Here are 5 ways in getting the job done: Recycle properly There are some apartment buildings that offer recycling solutions monthly and some that don’t. If your apartment…

What Must You Do in Choosing Green Furniture?

October 13, 2018July 13, 2018 Robert Delorme

We utilize furniture in different places. This act is not only constrained to our homes yet also in our offices. Provided that as of now we are encountering huge issues about our environment, it turns out to be the responsibility of every person to perform their part. This article will be your guides in assisting you to comprehend what considerations must you take in choosing furniture that are eco-friendly and offer you a great idea in regards to different materials you can utilize if you like to go green. Eco-friendly…

Is It Necessary to Recycle Scrap Steels?

September 12, 2018July 13, 2018 Robert Delorme

Disposing things that you don’t use is probably the fondest activity of nearly all the people all over the world. But, recycling products is the other thing that’s fortunately acquiring more popularity making it much better not only for our environment but for our own energy savings as well. So far, the greatest thing about steel is that it can be reprocessed and recycled easily. Its life expectancy is awesome, which is basically the reason why recycling one really makes sense. If you happen to have a lot of scrap…

Six Steps to being eco-friendly while saving money

August 12, 2018July 13, 2018 Robert Delorme

For every passing day, the world witnessed several births of people who are concern about the Mother Earth. But there’s always a dying down of interest and perseverance to keep the cause alive. This is because the projects or advocacy they try to manage at the fly of the moment becomes too ambitious for people to achieve when added to their daily life. Listed below are six steps to help us stiffen our conviction in assisting the Earth for its survival without damaging or altering our personal lives. These steps…

How Plastic Bags Affect Our Lives

June 12, 2018July 12, 2018 Robert Delorme

Buying food always comes with a package. No, we don’t mean the additional-benefit kind of package. We mean it literally. Whenever you purchase food, it always comes in a box, in a bag or even in a bag in a box. Sure, it is necessary for food protection especially during transportation but people tend to take advantage of this and use them for convenience. If you must know, a single cucumber does not need its own plastic bag! There is no reason to use disposable plastic bags to bring your…

Innovations Made Possible by Technology that Could Save the Environment

May 12, 2018July 12, 2018 Robert Delorme

The invention and improvement of modern technology and science turned what we thought was impossible into a possible feat, from the invention of devices that made our daily lives quite pleasant and comfortable, all the way to machinery and tools that profoundly impacted our knowledge of the world and the universe. The use of technology as a way of making our lives comfortable is excellent and all, but the most significant contribution that technology could achieve as of the moment would be to help the environment recover. What with the…

Using Energy Efficient Appliances

April 23, 2018November 5, 2018 Robert Delorme

If you conserve energy all the way through home appliances and tools that run on a power supply, you can contribute to keeping the environment healthier and cleaner. As energy saving measures, you can make some changes in your home, so that the consumption of energy can lessen to go green and leave a healthy life. Substantial energy savings can be done by installing updated appliances or repairing the existing one. You can also start alternative energy sources which have a lower carbon footprint. Here are a few strategies that…

Major Climate Issues

March 6, 2018November 5, 2018 Robert Delorme

Several key environmental concerns brought on by global warming keep on showing up in numerous debates and opinionated discussions because of the natural disasters which keep on happening. At this particular time, serious property damage and loss of a large number of lives have been caused by flash floods, hurricanes, typhoons, droughts and numerous other disasters. And professionals and researchers point out that these significant environmental concerns are induced by absolutely no other than global climate change. If you need to get trees removed you should look for a tree service…

It’s Their Endangered World Too: How Global Warming Has Affected European Wildlife

January 26, 2018November 5, 2018 Robert Delorme

Isn’t it funny how everyone claims to love animals yet very little of us care about how our actions affect their lives? Today, we discuss how European wildlife has been drastically affected by global warming. Humans aren’t the only living things on this planet. We live our lives breathing the same air as the animal kingdom. Our actions affect them in ways that most people don’t realize. You’ve probably seen videos of sea turtles whose shells did not develop well because they swam into soda rings. You’ve even probably seem…