Posts Tagged ‘trees’

What are better alternatives to green roofs (the kind where you have plants on top of your roof)?

Are there other, perhaps better, alternatives to these types of roofs?
Can you recommend whether or not I should get a green roof?
Does the production, use, or decay of the plants/ trees produce substance that destroy the ozone?

Is recycling PAPER really good for the environment?

I have to do a project on a comparison, but I have heard that it is better to grow new trees then recycling old paper? Is recycling really good or is it bad for the environment?

Survey: WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, ECOLOGY AND EARTH?

I use public transport, I cycle, I don’t waste water, I don’t waste electricity, I reuse paper bags instead of using plastic bags. I conserve and try to recycle bottles and cartons. I save paper. I love trees.
What do you do?

What are the positive effects of having more oxygen in the environment?

I’m writing a research paper on Energy Efficiency. If consumers recycle, then less trees are cut down. Which ultimately means there is more oxygen produced. I want to know the positive effects of having more oxygen in the environment.
Please site sources.

How can I make a micro climate to make a warmer place to grow plants?

What do I have to do to make a micro climate for plants?
We live in the North of England in a windy spot.
How do I know where to plant trees for shelter?
What else can I use to make the micro climate warmer?