Energy Usage

How sustainable are EVs, really?

Chrystal Batteries, Electricity, Emissions, Energy Consumption, Energy Usage, Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Transportation July 11, 2023March 28, 2024Carbon Emissions, carbon emissions reduction, Carbon Footprint, driving range, Electric Vehicles, emissions, EVs, ICE vehicle, internal combustion engine vehicle, lithium-ion battery, minerals, mining, MPGe, nickel, range anxiety

Two electric vehicles charging at a station

We should all aim to drive less. Or use public transport or cycle. But what if driving is your only option? Should you get an EV? How sustainable are they, anyway?

Country Vs City. Which is better from a sustainability standpoint?

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Carbon Offsetting, Climate Action, Electricity, Emissions, Energy Usage, Environment, Sustainability, Waste Solutions, Water May 23, 2023May 13, 2023city living, Climate crisis, country living, driving efficiently, public transit, shared transport, Sustainability, sustainable lifestyle

aerial view of a city skyline at sunset, with a cloudy sky

It’s a question as old as time: City versus Country. Do you prefer busy cities or quieter countryside living? We explore both, from a sustainability standpoint.

The Climate Bills – the good and not so good

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Climate Action, Climate Change, Current Events, Emissions, Energy Usage, Renewable Energy September 19, 2022September 10, 20222022 Climate Change Bill, 2030 target, Climate Action, Climate Change Authority, climate policy, emissions reductions, Inflation Reduction Act

Row of wind turbines in a green field at sunset

Get a deeper understanding of the new Climate Bills from the US and Australia to act on climate & reduce emissions. Are they cause for optimism?

Energy Conservation Tips You Need to Fight Inflation NOW!

Chrystal Electricity, Energy Consumption, Energy Usage, Sustainability August 16, 2022August 17, 2022Sustainability, sustainable lifestyle

cartoon light bulb unplugging itself from the wall socket to conserve energy

With the cost of living and access to energy rising so rapidly, we’ve put together a list of 21 energy conservation tips to help you save money and the planet!

How to Green Your Business: Tips for New Entrepreneurs

Tina Martin Carbon Footprint, Emissions, Energy Consumption, Energy Usage, Sustainability March 22, 2022March 22, 2022business cards, Carbon Footprint, eco-friendly, employee values, energy saving, ESG investing, greenwashing, Renewable Energy, sustainable, sustainable business

High rise building with glass and reflection of trees in the windows

If you’re thinking about starting a business, why not make it sustainable? Building sustainability practices into your business can benefit your company in numerous ways. Today, consumers are eager to support businesses that are making efforts to

Recycling steel is great. But decarbonizing the industry is better.

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Emissions, Energy Footprint, Energy Usage, Recycling, Technology February 22, 2022February 23, 2022Boston Metal, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Footprint, coking coal, green hydrogen, H2 Green Steel, Iron Ore, Kobe Steel, Renewable Energy, Steel recycling, Sustainability

low angle shot of steel work with sparks flying

Steel provides the necessary framework for roads, bridges, railways, housing, and every type of transportation modality. It’s also used in abundance in household appliances like fridges, cooking utensils like saucepans, furniture, and surgical instruments. It seems even

Decarbonizing Sustainably with Biofuels

Chrystal Energy Usage, Sustainability, YouTube Channel January 26, 2022February 7, 2022bioenergy, biofuels, biogas, Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Climate crisis, Climate Science, ethanol, Global Warming, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, sustainable, sustainable lifestyle, sustainable living

We’re diving into a specific subset of bioenergy today: biofuel.

New report finds that Shell’s Blue Hydrogen isn’t so blue after all

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Electricity, Emissions, Energy Consumption, Energy Usage, Fossil Fuels, Hydrogen, Technology January 25, 2022January 23, 2022blue hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Storage, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Footprint, CCS, clean hydrogen, Climate Science, Global Witness, hydrogen, Hydrogen Council, Quest carbon capture facility, Scotford refinery, Shell

Hydrogen symbol in front of blue wavy background

We recently explored the veritable rainbow of hydrogens, with different colors referring to the production method or original energy source used. One of the most heavily promoted options is ‘blue’ hydrogen. One must ask, if governments and

What you need to know about the Infrastructure Bill – from a Climate Perspective

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Current Events, Electricity, Emissions, Energy Usage, Environment, Renewable Energy, Transportation January 11, 2022June 10, 2022American Society of Civil Engineers, Climate Change, Climate crisis, ecosystem restoration, EV, First Street Foundation, flooding, IIJA, infrastructure, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, President Biden, Renewable Energy, stormwater

There sure was a lot of talk about this Bill for a long time before anything happened. But on November 15th 2021, the highly anticipated $1.2 Trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was passed into

All the colors of the Hydrogen rainbow…and what they mean

Chrystal Electricity, Emissions, Energy Consumption, Energy Footprint, Energy Usage, Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Technology December 21, 2021December 20, 2021black hydrogen, blue hydrogen, Climate Science, gray hydrogen, green hydrogen, hydrogen, hydrogen colors, pink hydrogen, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, yellow hydrogen

Hydrogen element symbol attached to icons to denote powering industry and transport

I’m sure you’ve heard ‘hydrogen energy’ being proffered as the best way for us to decarbonize our energy production and transportation systems, and hence save the planet. But there are various types of hydrogen energy. You’ve probably

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