Green Archives - The Molly & Claude Team

Tokyo’s Olympic medals were made from recycled electronic devices

July 30, 2021 by Claude Jobin

Isn’t this great! The gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Tokyo Olympics were made from recycled electronic devices. Here’s hoping the world takes note and more of these types of endeavours are implemented.

Electric Cars & Charging Stations in Condos

February 17, 2020 by Claude Jobin

The charging of electric cars is needing to be addressed by condo building management. As more and more electric cars make their way into the mainstream the requirement for charging stations increases.

Roads Made of Recycled Plastic

May 22, 2018 by Claude Jobin

Doesn’t this seem like a brilliant way to recycle plastic. At first, I read that the Netherlands will be trying it. Then I read the project is strictly on paper. And finally most posts seem older. Nevertheless, the idea is there and who knows…

The Last Straw

April 7, 2018 by Claude Jobin

Vancouver restaurants and bars are going strawless.

Many American cities have banned the staws and several European countries are working on it as well.

England Building 14 New Garden Villages

December 28, 2017 by Claude Jobin

Nice to read about more and more eco-friendly villages being built.

In the Throes of a Mass Extinction Event

November 13, 2017 by Claude Jobin

15,000 scientists in 184 countries issue a warning to humanity. Sad thing is this warning was first issued in 1992 and since then little has beed done to improve the situation.

The findings are not good:

A decline in freshwater availability;
Unsustainable marine fisheries;
Ocean dead zones;
Dwindling biodiversity;
Climate change;
Popoulation growth.

The good news is there is a decline in ozone depletion. Which indicates that when willing and wanting change can happen. But the will is not even across the globe.

Canada ranked 8th amount 184 countries. What can we / you do to increase our ranking and help the planet! Let’s explore options!

Urban Echo-Village Planned for Ottawa

November 12, 2017 by Claude Jobin

Soon, well 15 years soon, Ottawa will have a very green development. The Windmill Development Group has submitted a plan to the City of Ottawa for a 40 acre development. This development will be on the Domptar lands near Chaudiere Falls and Albert Islands. It will be a development where walking cycling will be preferable.

Blinds with Incorporated Solar Power

May 30, 2017 by Claude Jobin

This seems like a good idea. Blinds that draw in solar power. They even adjust during the day to maximize their draw. They can be opened by an app or perhaps by voice with Google “Hey Google Open the Blinds!” If you can do from a distance could be really fun if you leave your partner at home and want to mess with him/her.

Nespresso & K Cup Recycling

May 16, 2017 by Claude Jobin

I read that K cups are going down in popularity potentially because of their effect on the environment. Recently stopping at Home Outfitters in Kanata I found they have a Nespresso cup recycling set-up. When I asked if there was such a set-up for k-cups what I was told is “But they are recyclable!” What you do is peel the tin foil off the top empty the coffee ground into your composter and then the empty cup can be put in your blue bin. Love that idea!