Wherever your life takes you for an adventure, the excitement and a pair of good shoe is the only thing which is important to travelers. The importance of having good shoes don’t mean about their looks, but the comfort it provides while traveling. A good shoe can make or break all the excitement in traveling and therefore a pair of good shoes is a must.   Traveling involves walking for a long period by wearing shoes. No doubt walking is fun but it can become miserable and painful if you are not havin ..read more

Giti Tire is delighted to be a long-time supporter of Conservation International (CI), a non-profit organization dedicated to environmental conservation and support in Asia and across the globe. Six years of assistance for the CI’s shark tagging and preservation activities were included in Giti’s collaboration with the organization. Safeguarding the environment for climate, ocean conservation at scale, encouraging nature-based economic growth, and scientific and financial innovation are the main strategic goals of CI. The organization strives to make environmental preservat ..read more

With nearly 8 billion people living on this planet, the demands for items are endless. Still, many believe that overproduction and overconsumption are the main threats to the environment and the future of the planet, not overpopulation. Recent studies have shown that 80% of the world’s natural resources are used to make items to serve only 20% of the world’s population. Especially, Americans, who represent less than 5% of the world’s population, contribute to 15% of the world’s GDP and consume 17% of the world’s energy.   According to Jasti & Kodali, overproduction ..read more

By Shaona Kundu Our planet needs us now more than ever. You will have come across several reports of forest fires around the globe, famous lakes drying up, and polar bears struggling to stay afloat on melting ice. The primary reason behind these drastic changes is the increasing global temperatures and greenhouse gas emissions, which have been steadily rising since the past decade. Since pre-industrialization times, temperatures have risen by 1.2 degrees throughout the world. Sustainability is the only solution for a better future. With a little imagination, a shot of innovation, and a shake o ..read more

An eco-friendly lifestyle is appealing to most of us, but in reality, there’s a lot of confusion and challenges that make the transformation harder for us. You’ll hear a lot of different opinions from people. And when you look for it on the internet, there are tons of ideas, lists, do’s, and don’ts.   So, how do you cut the noise and get this straight? When I started the transformation back in 2018, I also faced many challenges. There wasn’t any shortage of information, but I missed a step-by-step guideline or some actionable tips that I can apply right away.   So ..read more

You may have noticed that over the last decade or so, solar panels on housing have become increasingly common. They have many benefits for homeowners, and the prospect of cheap/free electricity is enough for a lot of people to take the leap and have them installed. But it’s not always sunshine and rainbows as they can wreak havoc when trying to sell your home.  Pros and cons of solar panels  There are some aspects of having solar panels which are likely to appeal to buyers if you were to sell your home:  Improved EPC rating – A good EPC (Energy Performan ..read more

In this day and age, the movement to make things a lot more eco-friendly has grown by a sizable margin. Many states have made the switch to paper bags over plastic ones. Another option is for people to get eco-friendly bags that they can use to do things like wash vegetables after shopping or just carry their groceries in rather than grabbing paper bags that they will have to put in the recycle bin. The question is, is getting a sustainable shopping bag a thing that will be used in the long term, or is it a fad that will fade in the not-too-distant future?   Pros  Ther ..read more

Have you always wanted to do your bit for Mother Earth but feel turned off because it takes too much effort, means going vegan, and is more expensive?  Well, what if I told you it’s the complete opposite? Living sustainably actually makes life easier, eating well and not giving up meat if you’re not ready yet, and is cheaper. As someone who’s been living sustainably for the past 10 years, let me bust those common myths.  Let me bust these 4 common myths: Green living means going vegan.  Shopping sustai ..read more

In the face of the climate crisis, taking into consideration rising energy costs, many organizations are committing to lowering or eliminating their carbon emissions.  The urgency of this is clear, and it is essential that these pledges amount to more than just words. Once decarbonization targets are set, and companies have arranged an accurate method of recording their greenhouse gas (GHG) data, they must take strategic action to transition to net zero.   ..read more

A guide to remote work sustainability: No commute, no office space consuming energy, no takeaway lunches – more of the world is working from home than ever before. Surely, it would be logical to believe that working from home is universally better for the environment. Maybe not. It also means you are using more energy in your home, more of your own resources and develop habits that are bad for the environment and your wallet. Working from home means you become transport officer and chief procurement officer and senior enviro ..read more