Is Van leasing good for the environment?
If you own a business that relies on vehicles to deliver goods to customers, and the time comes to buy new delivery vans, you may have to dig very deep into your pocket to finance the deal. This is particularly the case during the current global recession, when it has become a struggle to maintain the business.
So you may well be thinking that there is a need for new delivery vans to keep the business going, but I can’t afford to buy one that will be suitable for the job. Well, there is another option - a method to equip your business with a brand new vehicle. Van leasing is a great way for you or your business to get the latest vehicles to deliver your goods all for a fixed monthly fee. It is also an environmentally friendly solution, as in effect, you are recycling your discarded vehicles at the end of the contract.
All you have to do is sign up for the van and just pay the monthly fees, and once your contract is over, if you wish to renew it, you can get another brand new van. There is a very good chance that you can continue with the same level of payments as before, whilst driving off in the latest model available. You can even get great deals where the van maintenance is included, giving you one less thing to be concerned about.
So where’s the catch, you may? Simply, there is no catch. Van leasing is the best way to get your business one of the latest vehicles, at a reduced cost. Also, because they are the newest model vehicles, they won’t break down as frequently. As well as that, when you buy a new car or van, they can quickly lose a significant portion of value through depreciation, making you miss out when you have to sell them on. With leasing, you have no such problems, because once your contract is finished, you just return the vehicle. If you want do so, you can then select another vehicle and take out a new contract.
It is probably the best way to get the newest and most up-to-date vans for your business, especially now when budgets are tight. This makes good economic sense, and also shows a consideration for the environment, with a large number of eco-friendly vehicles on the market. So, get out there and check out the latest deals that are on offer with some of the leading suppliers in the business.
Are You a Green Guitarist?
If you’re an ecologically concerned guitarist you’ll probably want to minimize the impact that your guitar playing has on the environment.
You may be thinking: ‘how does my guitar playing having any negative impact on the environment?’
It’s not your playing that causes any problems, no matter how bad it is. It’s the wood and resources that have gone into making those lovely guitars that you’re playing.
Electric guitars are generally made from some sort of hard wood. Necks are often made from maple and bodies, these days, are often made from various hard woods, often originating from South America. Trees that provide the hardwood used in making these instruments take a long time to grow and are therefore not easily replaced.
Many reputable guitar manufacturers and luthiers obtain their wood from renewable sources. But this isn’t the case for all of the mass produced guitars on the market today.
There is one simple technique that any guitarist can use to minimize the environmental impact of their obsession. Buy second hand. Avoid buying new instruments and recycle those which have already been made.
While it’s always thrilling to buy the latest, greatest, limited edition guitar from various reputable guitar makers you’ll be doing the environment more good by looking for an older, pre-owned guitar.
If a spanking, brand new axe is what you must have then pay a visit to the manufacturers web site and find out where they source their wood. If their website isn’t very clear then drop them an email and ask.
Also, stop to think about all the other accessories that you use with your guitar. Your guitar strap, picks, guitar stand, amplifier and tuner. And then give some thought to the electricity you are using when you play. Are you really a green guitarist?
Written by Hybrid on December 16th, 2009 with no comments.
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Trampolines good for the environment
A new study from The Royal Society of Environmental studies (ROSES), has announced today that trampolines are good for the environment.
Apparently the energy that is expended by people using trampolines is helping combat greenhouse gases.
A sceptical member of Greenpeace said “We find this study most dubious, and fail to see how jumping up and down can help combat greenhouse gases, we welcome further examination of the facts as to seek validity of the claims”.
So if the Roses study is proved correct, surely it would be an initiative for households across the UK and the rest of the world to have a trampoline in constant use.
If you are thinking you can help the global climate, we suggest the following online retailers for the sale of trampolines:
www.trampolines.co.uk
Trampolines @ Climbing Frames UK
www.alltrampolines.com
Written by EcoGirl on December 4th, 2009 with no comments.
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