1.2 Ways to Go Green
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1.2 Ways to Go Green
The first section examined the definitions of Going Green and the principles
that encompass the concept of Going Green. The following ways of Going
Green are among the most influential steps that individuals, organizations, and
governments can take towards sustainable living and production. Many of these
ideas can be implemented easily, are cost-effective, and can positively affect the
environment as well as natural resources. Some of them are quite large, require
time for implementation, and cannot be done overnight. To ensure that this section
comprehensively covers all the ways of Going Green, it will examine strategies
that can be deployed by individuals, communities, industries, and entrepreneurs or
organizations.
1.2.1 Green Transportation
Green transportation is among the best ways of Going Green. The existing
transportation system requires large quantities of energy to power vehicles. Many
people acknowledge that automobiles result in excessive pollution, which affects the
environment and contributes to health complications. Therefore, we must consider
innovative solutions. However, before such innovations are developed, the world can
use eco-friendly transportation modes that are already available. For example, the
bicycle is the first mode of Green transportation available today. Commuting using
a bicycle is an excellent way of reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs) found in the
atmosphere. Despite walking also being an important mode of Green transportation,
a bicycle is faster as well as affordable. Electric bikes are also great ways of
Green transportation since they do not emit harmful substances into the atmosphere
(Froehlich et al. 2009).
What do you think are the disadvantages of using a bicycle? Do these
disadvantages affect the significance of bicycles in Green initiatives?
Green trains can also be an ideal way of Going Green. As many world
governments embark on supporting Green transportation, trains have increasingly
become Greener due to the deployment of environmentally friendly technologies
and hybrid locomotives, which use similar technologies applied to hybrid cars
(Froehlich et al. 2009). Today, modern electric trains use an electrified third rail
that does not emit harmful gases.
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1.2 Ways to Go Green
The first section examined the definitions of Going Green and the principles
that encompass the concept of Going Green. The following ways of Going
Green are among the most influential steps that individuals, organizations, and
governments can take towards sustainable living and production. Many of these
ideas can be implemented easily, are cost-effective, and can positively affect the
environment as well as natural resources. Some of them are quite large, require
time for implementation, and cannot be done overnight. To ensure that this section
comprehensively covers all the ways of Going Green, it will examine strategies
that can be deployed by individuals, communities, industries, and entrepreneurs or
organizations.
1.2.1 Green Transportation
Green transportation is among the best ways of Going Green. The existing
transportation system requires large quantities of energy to power vehicles. Many
people acknowledge that automobiles result in excessive pollution, which affects the
environment and contributes to health complications. Therefore, we must consider
innovative solutions. However, before such innovations are developed, the world can
use eco-friendly transportation modes that are already available. For example, the
bicycle is the first mode of Green transportation available today. Commuting using
a bicycle is an excellent way of reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs) found in the
atmosphere. Despite walking also being an important mode of Green transportation,
a bicycle is faster as well as affordable. Electric bikes are also great ways of
Green transportation since they do not emit harmful substances into the atmosphere
(Froehlich et al. 2009).
What do you think are the disadvantages of using a bicycle? Do these
disadvantages affect the significance of bicycles in Green initiatives?
Green trains can also be an ideal way of Going Green. As many world
governments embark on supporting Green transportation, trains have increasingly
become Greener due to the deployment of environmentally friendly technologies
and hybrid locomotives, which use similar technologies applied to hybrid cars
(Froehlich et al. 2009). Today, modern electric trains use an electrified third rail
that does not emit harmful gases.