Bright ideas

Bright Ideas

We want to know what you think people should do to combat climate change in their own lives.

Here is a list of the bright ideas submitted so far. You can vote them up or down according to how good you think they are. Ideas that get 15 votes will be moved to the list of pledges.

If you've got a bright idea that isn't already listed you can submit it here.

 
2 votes

Convert your home to using toxic free products!! Wash your clothes, do your dishes, bathe, apply your makeup and skincare products, do all these things with natural products!!! But be careful with what you buy, some companies have hidden harmful chemicals! Not only will this be better for our environment but doing this will also improve our family's health!!!

I only know of one company that supplies all this but if you come accross any others, do let me know!

Originally submitted by toxicfree on 30 Aug 2008
IDEA: AIR MOTOR
 
0 votes

I am finishing a prototype from an Air Motor, which could be used in any vehicles, industry, buildings, robots, etc, and it doesn’t produce any pollution because it uses the thermal energy from the environment for working, as only fuel. I don’t exaggerate if I say it is the greater solution for the climate change and energy problems of the world. I have all technical documentation, and I could explain every question about this development.

Originally submitted by luissolorzano on 12 Aug 2008
 
0 votes

It is very easy, and probably much cheaper, to add a thermal backing to an existing curtain. The backing can be transfered if the curtain at a later date has to be replaced.

I bought some admittedly very good thermal curtains to cover two windows for a total of $214. I felt warm just looking at them, but I could have put thermal backing on the existing curtains for just $36 including some tape, thread, hooks and two or three hours of inexpert sewing. See further.

Originally submitted by Noel Fuller on 18 Jul 2008
 
-2 votes

If you know someone who is doubtful that climate change is a problem, but is still prepared to listen to reason on the issue, the Royal Society of New Zealand has issued a statement that provides a clear, concise statement of the scientific consensus on climate change. It's not radical, but that means it may be more likely to convince a moderate sceptic. You can read it at

http://www.rsnz.org/news/releases/clim0708.php

Originally submitted by timjones on 16 Jul 2008
 
0 votes
Polars and fire=melted ice

Hey guys,dot wanna waste ur time but this is important.These pictures look like hell right?well, hell is just a big pile 'o pollution, setting off smoke alarms in the devils kitchen.Wood fires and bonfires are the worst fire you could have because as you can see in both pictures,smoke is rising from them and casuing these guys here to be on the edge of extinction.We need to take action.Now

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Originally submitted by Jklover on 03 Jul 2008
IDEA: Petrol=$
 
0 votes
Pinned Petrol

The reason i put the burning dollar in is because it wastes money and isn't very friendly to the inviroment.I may aswell call up Helen Clarke, although i don;t know her number so i can't lol

Originally submitted by Jklover on 03 Jul 2008
 
0 votes
Polar on pole

Hell, what on earth happened to this polar? o, its just climate change, come on
people, you can do something to help them+us

Originally submitted by Jklover on 03 Jul 2008
 
2 votes

Insulate you're house against heat loss. One of the most important areas is the ceiling; installing some form of insulation such as Batts. Also think about getting windows double glazed. A less costly but important too is; draft stop insulation tape in door frames etc. Anywhere there is a small airgap and outside air can come in.

You will gain many advantages for the environment and you're own energy use; lower power heating cost and comfort.

Originally submitted by cefas on 23 May 2008
 
6 votes

In NZ, a lot of our electricity is from hydroelectric. This means that it is 'less harmful' than pure fossil-fuel-generated electricity. (It also means that small changes in electricity use can actually make big savings in total CO2 output from electricity).

It also means that the CO2 from our cars is even more significant, particularly with all the big engined cars we have over here (compared to Europe where 2.0 litre is quite a large engine).

Originally submitted by landspeed on 18 Apr 2008
 
5 votes

http://www.ecocho.co.nz/
In combination with the number of searches and advertising revenue they will plants trees! Uses google and yahoo search engines.

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Originally submitted by queen_of_denial on 15 Apr 2008