http://disqus.com/people/39942819d477cb61633e419667f16c47/enThu, 16 Oct 2008 13:11:43 -0000http://ecoble.disqus.com/no_more_paper_or_plastic_5_great_diy_ideas_for_reusable_shopping_bags/#comment-4089976In Ireland our Government introduced a Plastic Bag Tax of 22 cent per bag and ran a television campaign at the same time, most people now only use reusable bags, its great not to see plastic bags littering the countryside and the landfills.Alan CarrThu, 16 Oct 2008 12:36:10 -0000http://ecoble.disqus.com/coal_oil_are_not_the_solution_to_sustainable_energy_what_is/#comment-4089895I am a Building Energy Rating Assessor from Ireland and am amazed by the amount of energy that is waisted in peoples homes, it seems that world Governments feel this is acceptable if you are able to pay for it!,surely if this waist of energy has a wider global impact then their should be some form of legislation introduced, after all if you have a car with a larger more polluting engine you are penalised with a much higher road tax?Alan CarrThu, 16 Oct 2008 13:11:43 -0000