Better Meets Reality

It might be difficult to definitively say what energy source is ‘the best’ It depends on how you define ‘best’, and there’s also a range of different factors and variables that might be difficult to measure or account for So, what we’ve done in the guide below, is outline how some of the main energy … Read more

In the guide below, we consider which energy source might be the most sustainable (and eco friendly), and why. Instead of providing one definitive answer to this question, we’ve provided a general summary, and we’ve also listed the various ways each major energy source used for electricity generation might be both sustainable, and non-sustainable.   … Read more

Below, we compare solar energy vs wind energy. We look at different aspects of each energy source, and also consider which energy source might be better overall.   Solar Energy vs Wind Energy – Summary Solar energy and wind energy are both renewable energy sources They are both also considered variable energy sources Both of … Read more

Below, we briefly discuss whether nuclear energy might be sustainable. To do this, we assess nuclear energy across various indicators of sustainability.   Firstly, Where Does Nuclear Energy Come From? The main fuel used for nuclear energy at this point in time is uranium.   Is Uranium A Fossil Fuel? No, it’s not. Uranium is … Read more

There might be a number of ways to wrap gifts more sustainably. Below, we outline those potential ways, such as considering more sustainable gift wrapping material, considering alternatives to packing/wrapping tape, and more.   1. Firstly, Consider The Type Of Gift You Are Giving Before you buy a physical gift and prepare to wrap it, … Read more

For those looking to be more sustainable in the hotter months of the year, we’ve put together this guide about what might be more sustainable ways to cool your home. We include information across various aspects of cooling a house (or, preventing it from getting too hot), such as sustainable features that can be useful … Read more

Below is a list of ways to potentially heat your home more sustainably. We include information across various aspects of heating a house (or, preventing it from getting cold), such as sustainable features that can be useful in the home, energy sources used for heaters, individual heating systems and methods, and more.   1. Consider … Read more

In this guide, we discuss sustainable communities and neighborhoods. We outline what sustainable communities and neighborhoods are, and how they might be delineated from sustainable cities. We also list and explain potential ideas for creating or maintaining sustainable communities and neighborhoods.   Firstly, What Are Sustainable Communities & Neighborhoods? Sustainable communities and neighborhoods might be … Read more

In the guide below, we discuss sustainable cities. Specifically, we outline why sustainable cities might be important, and we also list the potential ways that cities might become more sustainable across different sustainability indicators.   Firstly, Why Might Sustainable Cities Be Important? There’s a number of reasons why it might be important for cities to … Read more

Below, we list and explain potential tips and ideas for planning and running a sustainable event. These tips cover different aspects of events, such as the venue, transport to and from the venue, supplies, food, waste management, and more. These tips might be applied to different types of events, including but not limited to sporting … Read more