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What started out as one man with an idea having to build his own energy-harvesting machines has evolved into a global industry of treadmills, rowing machines, exercise bikes, and more that help gyms reduce their electricity bills and carbon footprint. https://iono.fm/e/1695381 Find out more in this article: https://www.thegreensideofpink.com/style-en/lifestyle-en/2021/eco-gym-sustainable-fitness/?lang=en
In November 2025, Pupkewitz Toyota hosted a unique 12-hour night race around their dealership, bringing together the community to raise funds and awareness for one of Namibia's most endangered species the desert-adapted black rhino. In partnership with Wilderness and Children in the Wilderness (CITW), the initiative successfully raised funds to support the dedicated rhino rangers and […]
Mark tells David about how, even though the coffee industry is not necessarily all that 'green', Two Beards has always tried to be as environmentally friendly as possible. https://iono.fm/e/1694744
Diesel is not the cleanest of fuels by a long way but researchers in Nigeria, looking at studies done around the world, have concluded that adding water to it can make it burn cleaner and, sometimes, even more efficiently. Before you go pouring tap water into your fuel tank though, give today's Eco Geek a listen. https://iono.fm/e/1694267 Here is an article with more details: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/simply-add-water-to-diesel-fuel-to-cut-engine-pollution-by-67-with-no-loss-in-efficiency/
I've been thinking that it is time I restarted what turned out to be a rather short-lived blog but, rather than sticking to the format of "This Week I Thought..." where I would upload a post on a Friday evening, I'm going to take the pressure off of myself and change it to a blog I can update 'as-and-when' I feel like doing so/have something I think is worth saying. […]
Plastic waste is a massive problem right across the planet, with used and discarded fishing lines, traps, and pots according to some estimates making up at least 10% of all the plastic waste in the ocean. Fishing nets of course have the added danger of entangling and trapping ocean wildlife. It's therefore great to hear that researchers in Hawaii are working on turning old fishing nets into roads. https://iono.fm/e/1693175 Here […]
Reducing our levels of consumption are of course super important, but in order to 'save the planet'* we need to also improve on the other two 'Rs': reuse and recycling. That is why it is good to see that there are people working on those exact issues, like Professor Jason Love and Professor Carole Morrison from the University of Edinburgh’s School of Chemistry, who I spoke about in today's Eco […]
Fresh off being recognized with two 2026 Best of Namibia Awards for ' Outstanding Organization in Animal Welfare,' and Leading the Way in Environmental Conservation' the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) has been designated the Global Centre of Excellence for Cheetah Conservation through a newly signed five-year Memorandum of Understanding with India's International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). The agreement establishes CCF's headquarters in Namibia as a global hub for training, technical cooperation, scientific research, and knowledge exchange to strengthen […]
Karlien spoke to Dr. Michaela Fink, a member of the board of Pallium eV about the support that they give to Johan Kruger and his Project Dignity in Swakopmund as well as other institutions. Pallium Association started more than 20 years ago as a Student Initiative It all began twenty years ago with the renovation of a hut in Namibia that had provided shelter for abandoned children. At that time, […]
