As the orders flow in, the logistics side of businesses becomes a hive of activity, and the costs mount up. It’s easy to lose track of just how much your logistical operation is costing. We’d like to share some of our expertise by providing you with ideas on how to reduce delivery-...
These plants tend to be resistant to drought. They just need regular watering their first two years. After that, they can live on just rainwater except for during times of extreme heat.Keep Moisture(水分)In Adding 5 to 8 centimetres of mulch(覆盖物) around the plants can reduce the ...
Molds reduce the nutrient and energy content of the feed (table 1) and have a negative impact on animals’ growth performance (table 2). Active water is the crucial point for mold growth. Compared to bacteria, which need about 0.90 – 0.97 Aw (active water), most molds require only 0.86...
The city is also installing underground holding tanks, porous pavement and other measures to reduce storm flooding and stress on huge pumps built in the 1910s. “We’ve got a scenario for everything,” said Mary Kincaid, the city’s chief resilience officer. Tropical storms can dump amazin...
With increased awareness of our reliance on water, many Canadians may be asking themselves how much water they use and how they can reduce their overall water use. With the continuedthreat of droughtin many parts of the country andcontinued threats to wa...
Find innovative ways to reduce energy demands. Participate in sustainable community projects. Are sensitive to an area’s environmental needs (like minimising water use in drought-prone areas) and sit comfortably within the community. Are built with sustainable or salvaged materials. ...
Keep mulch on your garden beds all year round, whether there’s a drought or not. In times of plentiful rain, mulch can help reduce your watering and help you save time and money, while in times of drought, it will help you conserve limited resources. ...
This acts as a reservoir.9 Weeds use water too, so weed regularly to reduce competition for scarce resources with other plants.Pulling the plug Much of the water we send down the drain could be used in the garden.Grey water from washing-up, showers and baths is usually free from harmful...
For instance, a drought in California might prompt US grocery retailers to import avocados, passing on the costs of overseas shipping to lovers of guacamole. What Causes Supply Chain Disruptions? Supply chain disruptions stem from two types of risk: internal risks, which companies can reduce and ...
With unpredictable forces adding to shipping costs, it’s more important than ever to find ways to save. Here are 6 simple ways you can reduce freight costs.