http://www.nogreensheep.com Going Green and understanding why Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:46:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is the first in a multi-part series looking at different forms of transport. Buses are generally loved by people who care about the environment. But, do they actually earn this reputation? 4-10 mpg Different studies point to an average fuel efficiency of around 4-10mpg1,2 40-100 pmpg (passenger-miles per gallon) Statistics for the UK in ... http://www.nogreensheep.com/2009/08/29/are-buses-really-so-great/ I was recently informed that boiling water in a kettle on the hob requires less energy than boiling water in an electric kettle. I wasn't convinced as the informer had no numbers to back it up. So, I've done a little research and found that it is actually true. The Numbers The ... http://www.nogreensheep.com/2009/08/21/gas-kettle-vs-electric-kettle-gas-wins-kind-of/ A common thinking is that if you want to be green you should only work for a green company. I am not convinced that this is the best philosophy if you care about making the world a better place. If nobody green works at a non-green company then it may never ... http://www.nogreensheep.com/2009/08/20/should-i-work-for-a-non-green-company/