The Impact of IoT on Sustainable Development

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The Internet of Things (IoT) is currently trending with its ever expanding eco-system of digital sensors, appliances and wearable smart devices. Like other sectors, the role of IoT in sustainable development and environment protection will be crucial in the coming years.

Environmental degradation is occurring all over the world. Land degradation, deforestation and desertification pose a growing threat to food security and water availability. Widespread loss of biological diversity is undermining the productive capacity of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. This reduces access to essential environmental goods and services, including vital ecological processes such as water purification, nutrient cycling, control of pollution and soil erosion. Environmental degradation exacerbates the frequency and impact of droughts, floods, forest fires and other natural hazards.

Let us explore how IoT is making a positive impact on sustainable development across different sectors.

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1. Water Management

IoT enables understanding of changes in water quality of a particular reservoir. The connection of different sensors and monitoring systems help in providing the water level and flood warnings as well as foresee other disasters such as earthquakes and potential landslides in prone areas, assisting the civilians and authorities to take drastic action on such issues.

2. Agriculture

Smart and adaptive irrigation and agriculture systems in which the soil water content and nutrients are continuously tracked and appropriate actions are taken on the reported deficiency or damage are also gaining huge popularity among the farming communities.

3. Wildlife

IoT also allow real time detection of animals. In case of any disease outbreaks, it will be useful for control, survey and prevention of such scenarios.  For this, the livestock would be fitted with special chips (RFID) and readers would for placed in the designated monitoring spots.

Applications like eBird helps the scientists in keeping tracks of birds as well as their habits and migration patterns. Systems that triggers alert on uncontrolled deforestation and potential wildfires can also help the respective authorities to protect and maintain the forests and its inhabitants.

4. Marine Organisms

Overfishing and over- exploitation of aquatic diversity is endangering high-value species like salmon and cod. ThisFish, an internet tracking network in association with local bodies help to trace back the fish to the fisherman who caught it and the location through GPS readings and toll data. In this way bad fishing behaviors can be detected and stopped.

FishPal provides reports on the type and quantity of fishes caught on a daily and monthly that can be checked by the fisheries department and also informs suspicious fishing activities.

5. Buildings

Those who dismissed smart home technology as unrealistic playthings for lazy youngsters are increasingly finding it hard to resist the charms of IoT-powered smart home devices. These devices will become hugely popular in the coming years as they become highly intuitive and innovative, extending to not just home automation comfort but also home security and the safety of your family. That is the kind of home sustainability that will keep the power consumption in check and make optimal use of renewable energy.

Even smart workplaces with Green Design are contributing highly towards energy conservation. With maximum use of daylight, rainwater capture, smart cooling and ventilation systems, solar power etc ensure maximum efficiency in power use and full utilization to renewable sources.

6. Waste Management

One of the major issues faced in the urban areas is the inefficient waste management. Improper disposal of waste can cause various health hazards and affect the surrounding air and water. The machine-to-machine or machine-to-man (M2M) systems can be established for a much intelligent division and disposal of waste. The trash cans or the dumpsters can have built-in sensors to measure the amount of trash. Once the trash is full, the signal transceiver sends a message to the central command centre via internet or satellite with the GPS location and the IP address.

Use of such Industrial IoT solutions and devices for waste management helps in determining the best time to collect the wastes and figuring out better routes for the collection trucks handling the potential waste build up scenario in cities.

IoT-based waste management systems are getting traction worldwide

Such smart waste management systems can also help in identifying the different types of waste, such as domestic or commercial, and dividing them based on their degrading ability and processes. This would help in proper disposal for all kind of waste causing less environmental issues and keep track of the ever-growing issue of e-waste management.

7. Wastewater

SeWatch, a wastewater and sewerage wireless monitoring system provides a system-wide reporting solution for combined sewer overflow and sanitary sewer overflow discharge or overflow. Water level sensors for sewer system manholes relay information to an application running on a PC or server which alerts on computer screen or via SMS about manhole overflow and spill-over.

A Shining Example

China has come up with a “Sensing China” strategy. It is an environmental protection and overall industrial pollution control system featuring real-time data perception, resource concentration and sharing, system integration as well as effective supervision and decision-making that established to improve the environment and prevent environmental accidents.

The specific tasks include intelligent sensors and automatic monitoring devices, wireless monitoring for pollution treatment, water quality data monitoring, air monitoring system, and regional ecological monitoring.

Conclusion

Connected devices promise to be the major drivers of change within the coming few years. With higher demands for this technology from both public and private sector for better energy distribution, accurate business forecasts, the fruits of Green IT and an answer to many of the environment challenges faced by the region, the overall production gains is expected to shoot up.

Of course, new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, will emerge making IoT more intuitive and user friendly, but largely, manufacturers will have to work harder at securing their connected devices as the risk to data will also increase. Amid all of these trends and predictions, the future ahead is definitely a promising one and certainly worth looking forward to.

Effective Energy Management for Businesses

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energy-management-middle-east-businessesMiddle East has been witnessing a rapid increase in energy consumption due to high degree of industrialization, high standards of living and exponential increase in population. Infact, the level of primary energy consumption in the Middle East is among the highest worldwide.  These factors have made businesses in Middle East to realize that effective energy management is not only good for the businesses but also an essential requirement.

In recent years, many businesses in the Middle East have come up with dynamic strategies to achieve immediate reduction in energy consumption. This trend towards effective energy management is expected to continue to grow in the region in the coming years on account on changing regulations and growing awareness on energy conservation.

Ingredients of Effective Energy Management Plan

For an energy management plan to succeed, the entire organization including its employees and management team, should be committed to the implementation of energy management strategy whose main elements are:

  • Goal-setting: how much energy reduction do you want to achieve?
  • Number-crunching: how much energy do you consume?
  • Identifying energy-guzzlers: What are major consumption units and what measures can be taken to reduce consumption
  • Technology and automation: Smart metering, schedule-based lighting, occupancy sensors, HVAC control and latest technological innovation provides an active approach to energy management
  • Continuous review and management: Regular performance monitoring is essential to check the progress towards your energy-saving goals. 

Hurdles to Overcome

​Lack of incentives to reduce energy consumption is a major hurdle faced by businesses in the Middle East. In the GCC region, electricity is usually provided at heavily subsidized rates which fail to provide the motivation to the consumer to reduce energy consumption. Most of the commercial buildings in the Middle East consume huge amount of energy in the form of HVAC, lighting, ventilation etc., and there is a real need to make such buildings ‘ energy smart’ in the real sense of the word.

An energy smart building - Siemens headquarters at Masdar

An energy smart building – Siemens headquarters at Masdar

Role of Technology

Technology plays a vital role in reducing energy consumption as energy-savings are not limited to power consumption by HVAC, lighting or ventilations, but also encompass optimization of energy use, building infrastructure, supply chain networks, product design, transportation networks etc. Businesses in the Middle East may strive for energy-smart buildings, smart grid systems and renewable energy sources (like rooptop solar and biogas systems) to improve their long-term sustainability and more effective cost-management.

Carbon Capture and Storage: Prospects in GCC

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Gulf Cooperation Council countries are burgeoning economies which are highly dependent on hydrocarbons to fuel their needs for economic growth. GCC nations are fully aware of the mounting consequences of increasing levels of CO­2 on the environment, mainly attributed to soaring energy demand of domestic and industrial sector. Regional countries are undertaking concrete steps and measures to reduce their carbon footprint through the introduction of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures. Among other options, Carbon Capture and Storage, popularly known as CCS, can be an attractive proposition for GCC nations.

What is CCS

Carbon capture and storage (or carbon capture and sequestration) is the process of capturing waste carbon dioxide from large point sources, such as fossil fuel power plants, transporting it to a storage site, and depositing it where it will not enter the atmosphere, normally an underground geological formation. CCS is a potential means of mitigating the contribution of fossil fuel emissions to global warming and ocean acidification. As at September 2012, the Global CCS Institute identified 75 large-scale integrated projects in its 2012 Global Status of CCS report. 16 of these projects are in operation or in construction capturing around 36 million tonnes of CO2 per annum.

Among notable CCS projects world, In Salah project in Algeria is a fully operational onshore gas field with CO2 injection. CO2 is separated from produced gas and reinjected in the producing hydrocarbon reservoir zones. Since 2004, about 1 Mt/a of CO2 has been captured during natural gas extraction and injected into the Krechba geologic formation at a depth of 1,800m. The Krechba formation is expected to store 17Mt CO2 over the life of the project.

CCS Prospects in GCC

GCC accounts for 0.6% of the global population but ironically contributes 2.4% of the global GHG emissions per capita.  GCC countries are among the top-14 per capita emitters of carbon dioxide in the world. The GCC region is witnessing rapid economic growth and massive industrialization which has led to almost 8% growth in power consumption each year. The region is heavily dependent on hydrocarbons combustion for power generation and operation of energy-intensive industries.

There is an urgent need for carbon abatement measures for the industrial sector in Middle East nations as increasing carbon dioxide emissions will have serious repercussions for GCC and adjoining regions. Some of the potential impacts can be rise in sea level, droughts, heat waves, sandstorms, damage to ecosystem, water scarcity and loss of biodiversity. Carbon dioxide emissions reductions can be achieved from point sources such as refineries, power plants, manufacturing industries etc.

At the regional level, GCC nations have both the drivers and environmental gains to adopt the CCS technologies. Some of the GCC countries are already engaged in R&D initiatives, for example, Saudi Arabia has KACST- Technology Innovation Center on Carbon Capture and Sequestration while Saudi Aramco have their own CCS R&D program for CCS. In Qatar there is the Qatar Carbonate and Carbon Storage Research Center while Bahrain has Sitra Carbon Capture System. Recently, Masdar and ADNOC launched Middle East first Joint Venture for carbon capture usage and storage. On a multilateral level, back to 2007, King Abdullah pledged $300 million to finance a research program on the future of energy, environment and climate change. In addition, a sum of $150 million from Qatar, Kuwait and UAE has been allocated to support CCS research.

To sum up, CCS is a viable option to help GCC countries maintain their hydrocarbons-driven economies while enabling low-carbon electricity generation from existing hydrocarbons powerplants.

Re-thinking Sustainable Innovation: A New Development Discourse

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The climate change presents a challenge to science and policy makers to articulate a new discourse for  sustainable development. Although, the Middle East, the cradle of civilization, was  a fertile land, it was transformed by modern technology and new models of development into a vulnerable ecosystem.

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The Paradox

The paradox is that we are witnessing high levels of poverty despite a growth in global GDP. Also, our natural capital is being degraded at an alarming rate. This is evident when we look at global indicators; i.e., the planet has lost half its mangrove in the last century, and about 70% of its total wetlands. These losses are due to urban and agricultural growth.  In essence, pollution, desertification and deforestation can be attributed to a set of policies including free trade agreements and foreign debt owed by less developed countries that make them convert ecosystems into commodities.

For example, the investment of global firms in the developing countries and acquisition of  over 1000 hectares of land in Ghana by international corporations for planting jatropha to produce bio-fuel resulted in disruption in local society and ecology.  But we notice that there  is a shortcoming in the carbon policy that addresses climate change since it allocates more attention and value to present not the future.  We cannot invest on a dead planet and if we view that our Earth is dead, we will kill what is alive.

Reclaiming sacred relationship with Nature

The core climate issue is a conceptual one which stems from a worldview of the Earth as a machine and where humans are viewed as observers and positioned  outside  the domain of Nature. Hence, it is imperative to reclaim our sacred relationship with Nature. Besides, it is insightful to reframe the “climate debate” to embody a new perspective that the the Earth as a living organism and humans are responsible to take care of ecosystems and  species.

We are engaged in the wrong debate with respect to climate and carbon dioxide emissions. The issue is not simply about the temperature of the earth but rather our ecological footprints. Simply said, the indicators for a resilient and sustainable future are underpinned by a shift in consumption patterns, development model and lifestyles.

The healing of the planet can be achieved through changing how we value ecosystems and interact with nature and cosmos.  Realizing that the ecological crisis is simply a moral crisis is a key for change. Besides, re-think sustainable innovation is a matter of mindset and perspective where humans need to recognize that Nature is finite,  living and intelligent. Everything in Nature is connected to everything.

Another issue in climate and ecological crisis is how we value and create money. Paradoxically, lending money is the basis for money creation and money originates as credit to those who will pay it back with interest. This creates misconceptions of the value of nature since it is looked at Nature as a commodity to be utilized for urban development. This economic model is not sustainable and should be re-thought.

What is Sustainable Innovation

Sustainable innovation is about green design of new products and processes. Green accounting in a green economy era calls for a shift in metrics from GDP to ecosystem services and from dependence on fossil oil to a transition to renewable energy including solar and wind.

More importantly, the doom and gloom story does not convey a positive discourse.  It is wise to change our story from fear for human survival to healing and love to Nature and life. It is not inspiring to wait till crisis takes place to force humans to respond.

Circular economy and sharing economy illuminate new positive future that considers new models and principles for sustainability. These include climate funding, zero-pollution, waste-to-energy schemes, energy audit and efficiency, recycling and ecosystem restoration, cleaner production, green chemistry, green university, green procurement and sustainability reporting. All these innovations in products, processes, organization, marketing, and business models are attainable through design thinking, biomimcry and learning from nature.

Conclusion

In sum, the environmental crisis propels us to change our priorities and to view our planet in a holistic manner and to respect  the local needs by thinking of environmental justice.

Red Palm Weevil – A Real Threat to Date Palms in Middle East

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A modern day threat to agriculture across the globe is the red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus). This creature is native to South Asia but it rather rapidly spreading its wings and crossing the globe. The red palm weevil can completely destroy palm groves, be it coconut, date or palm oil. Over the immediate past 30 years, the red palm weevil (also known as red date weevil) has penetrated over 60 countries and is now reaching the Middle East,  northern Africa, southern Europe and across to the Caribbean.

Emergence in the Middle East

The weevil began to appear in Saudi Arabia and the UAE in the mid-1980s. Today, date palm farms in the south-west of Saudi Arabia have become infested. By the end of the 1990’s it was found in Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian Authority Territories.

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The red palm weevil has a drastic effect on over 40 different species of palms.  They are equally devastating on the local and global economy causing economic losses in the order of millions of dollars annually. Leading date farmers in this region appreciate the seriousness of the problem.

A Challenge to Detect

The red palm weevil is not easy to spot in the palm grove. The female weevil lays up to 300 eggs inside the trunk of the palm. The eggs hatch within 2-5 days. Then, when the weevil is in the larvae stage, it burrows further into the palm trunk. The weevil is eating and destroying the palm from the inside. The larval stage averages 55 days and then moves into the pupa stage. The adult weevil emerges after 2-3 weeks. So the life cycle is around 4 months.

 

Because the stages of the life cycle are taking place within the palm tree, it is challenging to detect. By the time the weevil is detected,   it is often too late. This is when the palm is droopy and turning brown.  The droopiness is due to the hollowed out interior of the trunk. The inside of the palm is now a mush with a strong odour which has been described as smelling like baby diarrhea.

Trapping Systems

How have farms detected the presence of these creatures inside their palms? An interesting question as dogs can be trained to identify the foul scent. A well seasoned farmer with experience and acute hearing can hear the weevil gnawing inside the palm trunk. Once detected, the palm can be chopped down and the area placed in quarantine while the remaining palms are aggressively treated with insecticides. It is also possible to set traps impregnated with insecticide, to capture the mature weevil.

Current trapping methods include pheromone traps. Chemical spraying especially of the crown foliage  and stem injection are deployed. Biological controls such as bacteria, fungi and nematodes cannot act aggressively enough to control the weevil infestation. A weevil infestation requires an aggressive and lengthy period of pest management with toxic chemicals to defeat the hardy invader.

Ignorance is Not Bliss

As with many problematic species, people are not aware of the potential threat to the agricultural industry. In South Asia, the weevil is a delicacy to eat. Therefore, people have taken great effort to import the weevil across borders. Border crossing regulations exist but travelers will still try to bring small decorative palm trees across borders not knowing that they might well be already infested with weevil larvae.  As with many introduced species, they thrive in their new environment and rapidly multiply.

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Southern California has already experienced the devastating effects of the red date weevil. As the climates in regions across the globe increase and wetter, the environment becomes more suitable to the invasive species.

Time for Action

The global community and FAO are introducing strategies to limit the import of date palms across borders based on a size factor. The present proposal is to ban all imports of palms  that are bigger than 6cm diameter from already known infested countries. But enforcing regulating and handling infestations requires funding and an astute agricultural and customs departments.

The Harmful Impacts of Tire-Burning Kilns

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Decorative arts such as woodworking, weaving as well as ceramics and other pottery have a long and honored tradition.  In fact, some of the earliest examples of pottery originated from the Middle East from the time of 6500 BC. In order to meet the ceramic industry’s high energy demand, much of the developing world, MENA in particular, is resorting to cheaper alternatives such as fueling kilns by burning tires and other harmful materials. Though modern technology has led to clean and efficient kiln usage in the developed world, these options come with a high price tag when referring to industrial demands for ceramics and other fired products.

Burning of tires and other rubber materials as a primary source of energy for kilns is particularly concerning.  In other areas of the world, like India, where the concerns lie in the harmful effects of coal-fired kilns, areas like Morocco and other North African countries are dealing with harmful impacts of tire burning. While burning tires does provide an efficient source of energy, the harmful effects of such burning far exceed the benefits.

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Scrap tires are used as a supplement to traditional fuels such as coal or wood fuel because of their high heating value. Typically, for each pound of scrap tire rubber burned it equates to 15,000 BTUs of energy and a single tire can burn for up to 50 minutes.  This equates to 25 percent more energy being produced than coal. Regardless of the efficiency, the fumes that are being released from tire burning have been shown to be extremely toxic to human health and harmful to the environment.

Why Tire Burning is Harmful for Public Health?

Open tire fire emissions include “criteria” pollutants, such as particulates, carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur oxides (SOx), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). They also include “non-criteria” hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), such as polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs),dioxins, furans, hydrogen chloride, benzene, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); and metals such as cadmium, nickel, zinc, mercury, chromium, and vanadium.

Both criteria and non-criteria pollutants can cause significant short and long term health effects.  Depending on the length and degree of exposure, these health effects could include irritation of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes, respiratory effects, central nervous system depression, and cancer.  The EPA suggests that any unprotected exposure to these emissions be avoided.

Furthermore, uncontrolled tire burning has been proven to be 16 times more mutagenic, meaning capable of inducing genetic mutation, than traditional residential wood combustion in a fireplace, and 13,000 times more mutagenic than coal-fired utility emissions with good combustion efficiency and add-on controls.

Especially troubling is the exposure that children living within these communities are inadvertently being subjected to. Children, fetuses, nursing babies, elderly, asthmatics, and immune suppressed individuals are all much more vulnerable to the pollutants released burning tires. Even a nursing woman can transfer the pollutions she inhales to a baby through the fat in her breast milk. During breast-feeding, infants are exposed to higher concentrations of organic pollutants than at any subsequent time in their lives. Burning tires only adds to that toxic burden.

Saving money on fuel by burning tires should not take precedence over public health. Unfortunately, in small villages and other underdeveloped areas where tire-burning kilns sustain much of the local economy, exposure to these toxins is inevitable with the current practices being employed.

The Huge Environmental Costs of Tire Burning

In addition to the negative effects tire burning has on the health of humans, it also has environmental costs that have not yet been discussed. The three main effects tire burning has on the environment is air, water, and soil pollution.  The air pollution caused from the tire-burning kilns is significant. The black fumes contain heavy metals and other harmful pollutants that linger in the air and can lead to acute to chronic health hazards.

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A massive fire erupted at Jahra tire dumpsite in Kuwait in April 2012

In terms of water and soil pollution, according to the EPA, “for every million tires consumed by fire, about 55,000 gallons of runoff oil can pollute the environment unless contained and collected”. If uncontained, this runoff can then be carried away by rainwater to local water sources contaminating them.

Additionally, the remaining residue can cause two types of pollution; these are immediate pollution by liquid decomposition products penetrating soil, and gradual pollution from leaching of ash and unburned residues following rainfall or other water entry.

While the burning of tires is not considered recycling, there is an argument regarding whether it is worse to landfill tires or reuse them to recover energy.  While even in the United States the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes that the use of tire-derived fuels is a viable alternative to the use of fossil fuels, there are other factors that need to be considered.

For instance, in more developed areas of the world, regulations are in place such as the Clean Air Act which minimizes the amount of emissions being released by businesses as well as the fact that technology exists that can help clean and filter the emissions before they are released into the air.

On the other hand, in less developed areas of the world, environmental regulations and technology of this magnitude may not exist thus, exposing those citizens to more of the environmental and health related effects of uncontrolled tire burning.  While many factors contribute to either argument, all in all this particularly issue is under examined and results in the impairment of health and the safety of entire communities in the developing world.

5 Unique and Advanced Solar Lights You Must Have

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The world is turning to solar power due to depleting natural resources. Energy efficiency is something that everyone is thinking about at the current moment. It is due to the rising energy bill prices and the costs associated with alternative energy sources. The most viable option for people these days is to make use of the energy available for free.

Despite the initial investment being higher, people are turning to unique and advanced solar lights. These advanced solar lights can perform multiple tasks, like being able to provide power for the CCTV to operate in different places, and more.

Must Have Solar Light Models

Top 5 Must Have Solar Light Models

There are various types of solar lights available on the market. Each of them is unique in their design, type, and the way they operate. We look at some of the most significant kinds you might want to have in your office, residence, or other places.

Solar lights are categorized into two main types: those used indoors and those used outdoors. However, despite being categorized into two different types, they both use the same technology. With the light and heat from the sun, they convert it to energy.

1. Solar Light With CCTV

We discussed the importance of solar power and how it has revolutionized the world. Due to its immense popularity, manufacturers have come up with unique ideas. Integrating solar light with CCTV camera has been one of the best innovations in recent times.

Security is one of the primary concerns for many homes and offices around the world. With an integrated CCTV camera in the solar light, you get a multipurpose, unique solar light for your residence or commercial establishment.

In some cases, if you do not want the lights to be on all night, you can opt for the ones with motion detectors. These motion detectors will switch on when motion is detected and switch off after a few minutes of no motion detection.

The integrated camera works in coordination with the solar light. In some cases, the sensors for the light and the camera are the same. However, some manufacturers offer solar lights with different sensors for cameras and different ones for the lights.

2. Solar Parking Lot Lights

Having a good parking light is crucial, not just for commercial establishments but also for homes that have a driveway. These lights need not be too bright but offer just the required amount of light while you park your vehicle and walk back out.

Installing solar parking lot lights can be one of the best things that you can do for your home or your commercial establishment. These lights store enough energy to light up the parking lot throughout the whole night. Often, these are powered by LED bulbs.

However, you have the choice of selecting between different bulb options from different manufacturers. It can be between halogen, LED, or others that the manufacturer provides. It depends on personal preference, energy consumption, and convenience.

3. Solar Light That Synchronizes with the Sun

Some manufacturers can provide you with solar lights that do not require you to switch them on or off. Once the sun rises, the lights turn off automatically. Likewise, the light turns off once the sunsets. It is one of the most energy-efficient products on the market.

These lights may be a costlier option, but they require little to no maintenance. Once they are installed, they work automatically without any human intervention. It is also an option people prefer to use at their homes and offices. These are typical outdoor units.

They can also be installed in gardens, patios, or other outdoor spaces like lawns. However, these can be a little costlier as there is more complex technology in their operation. It is considered the only downside to these solar lights.

4. Solar Shed Lights

Solar shed lights are typically used indoors in sheds and other closed spaces. These are often designed to detect motion and switch on automatically when you open the door. They can be connected to solar panels and will work perfectly fine when used indoors.

Many homeowners have begun using these solar lights. It is in a bid to ensure that they are not connected to their regular energy or utility bills. After installation, these lights do not require maintenance or do not consume your regular energy.

5. Solar Lawn Lights

Although these are not very advanced or unique in technology, we decided to list them here. It is because you can have them work with sensors as well. Installing them on your lawn can mean that they switch on and off when motion is detected.

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They can add essence to your lawn with the lighting option they provide. You can take a stroll on your patio and see the lights coming up. Moreover, anyone who tries to break into your house would be in for a rude surprise when the entire lawn lights up.

These are not as costly, can store energy, and be charged enough to work with the lowest available sunlight. You can have them installed in both gardens, lawns, pathways on the terrace, and so on. You would be surprised at the amount of light they are capable of producing.

What To Consider Before Purchasing Solar Lights?

A few things should be considered before you purchase solar lights. One of the main things that you should look at is the batteries. The energy efficiency of the battery is vital as it determines how long the solar lights can be powered at night. You can consider motion detector lights if you are in a bid to conserve power. So, longevity and the type of battery used would be important considerations.

Conclusion

We must begin to use solar power for all our needs. Governments all over have started to insist on the importance of using solar power. Once you decide to install solar-powered lights at home, you can choose the most advanced options available. These can help you save a lot of money that you would otherwise spend on energy bills.

You will also be able to add an extra layer of security to your home when you choose to install solar-powered lights with CCTV cameras integrated into them. You can select the best manufacturers for your purchases of solar lights to get the best quality.

5 Effective Tips to Keep Your Lawn Healthy

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A beautiful, soft and green lawn is a marvel to look at, but can be hard to achieve. Assuming that you already have the right soil and the right type of grass growing on it, it’s a tedious prospect keeping your green as healthy as it possibly could, especially if you have to deal with weeds and other factors. But having a beautiful turf is not complicated; it just takes a bit of effort. In this article, we will discuss a few tips to keep your lawn healthy:

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1. Prevention is better than cure

Having to deal with weeds once they’ve taken root is a lot harder than simply making sure they don’t grow in the first place. Get a good pre-emergent herbicide that can target hard to deal with weeds and other plants. These types of herbicides basically work by stopping the weed seeds from sprouting, rendering them practically dead. The grass you’d want to keep healthy should be okay though.

2. Cut high and cut often

Whenever you need to mow your lawn, you may be tempted to cut your grass as low as possible in order to save time. While this may seem more efficient, it actually makes your lawn vulnerable of weeds that can take root, since there’s fewer competition for them. A healthier lawn can be achieved if you cut no more than a third off the top of the grass each time.

3. Invest in a good weed whacker

Weed whackers, also known as weed eaters or string trimmers, are tools that trim your lawn more precisely than a lawn mower can. The best string trimmer is capable of cutting grass cleanly, as opposed to a lower quality one that will tear the grass instead of cutting it. If a grass is torn rather than cut, it results in a more ragged edge rather than a smoother one, which results in a lawn that has a brown hue rather than a healthier green one.

4. Keep your grass well-fed

Makes sure to invest in some good fertilizers for your lawn, one that has a high concentration of nitrogen. Look for fertilizers that can both feed you grass and turn it green quickly as well as maintaining its health over time. Sometimes, the grass turns dormant during summer, which is a result of dry conditions or drought. Dormant grass shouldn’t be fed because they’re unable to absorb nutrients, wasting your time and money.

5. Potty-train your dog

If you’ve noticed that your lawn has large dead spots on it, then it might be your dog that’s the problem. Your dog’s urine is chock-full of chemicals that can kill grass after long periods of time. Teach your dog to do its business away from your lawn the same way you house-trained yet. You should also set aside a spot in your yard with gravel or mulch, where they can pee without ruining your grass. Visit DoggieDesigner.com for detailed guides on dog breeds to help with training.

The right lawn maintenance can keep your grass growing healthy and looking its best. A lovely yard is possible, but it’s going to need your help for it to be perfect. Devote a good amount of time every week on your turf, and we guarantee it’ll all be worth it.

رمضان والبيئة… تجربة الشارقة نموذجاً

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البيئة من القضايا المهمة في المناشط الرمضانية وتشكل محوراً رئيساً في الأنشطة المجتمعية والمؤسسية، وتكون في مقدمة أولويات الحوار الاجتماعي في المجالس الرمضانية والندوات الفكرية التي يجري تنظيمها ضمن الأنشطة في شهر رمضان، ويجسد ذلك التوجه الفهم المؤسس في تشخيص البعد الاستراتيجي للقضايا البيئية في واقع الحياة المعيشية وفي منظومة الخطط الاقتصادية والتنموية، وتؤكد موقعها المحوري في الاهتمام المجتمعي.

ويدلل الحوار الرمضاني البيئي أيضاً على مستوى الوعي المتصاعد بضرورة تفعيل جهود العمل الموجه لعملية التحديث المتواتر للاستراتيجيات البيئية التي تواكب المتطلبات العصرية في العلاقة مع النظم البيئية ومنهجيات العمل المؤسس لصون توازنها الطبيعي، والعمل أيضاً في تبني الخطط التنموية الرشيدة وغير الضارة بمكونات النظام البيئي، كما يشير ذلك التوجه إلى الوعي المجتمعي إلى ما يمكن أن تسببه الأنشطة والسلوك غير الرشيد في العلاقة مع النظام البيئي في إحداث المخاطر المخلة بالأمن البيئي لكوكب الأرض.

والمجالس الرمضانية تقليد حضاري وثقافة مجتمعية يحرص الناشطون والمهتمون بالشأن البيئي، على الاستفادة من فاعليتها في التأثير على صناعة القرار البيئي السديد والعمل في إطار أنشطتها على تنظيم حلقات الحوار الرمضانية النوعية في معالجة القضايا البيئية بمشاركة المختصين والمسئولين وصناع القرار أيضاً، إلى جانب نشطاء العمل التطوعي البيئي. ويجري في سياق منهجية الحوارات تبصر الحلول والمخارج المنهجية وتقديم المقترحات ذات الأهمية الاستراتيجية في بناء الخطط التنفيذية في الشأن البيئي، والتي تسهم في صناعة البرامج المؤسسة لتعديل السلوك البيئي وإحداث التحول النوعي في منظومة القانون والإدارة البيئية.

النشاط الرمضاني البيئي جهد مجتمعي ورسالة بيئية مهمة في مقوم تكوينها الاستراتيجي، يمكن أن تسهم في وضع أسس موجهة لصياغة ميثاق للعمل البيئي يرتكز على مقومات رصينة في العلاقة مع البيئة، من الطبيعي أن يشكل مرجعاً لمنهجية العمل البيئي، وإحداث التحول النوعي في القرار البيئي، وفي منظومة الخطط البيئية والتنموية، والارتقاء بآلية العمل الإداري والقانوني في الشأن البيئي.

ويمكن من خلال هذه الأنشطة أيضاً، إيصال المرئيات والمقترحات بشأن الطرق المنهجية في معالجة القضايا البيئية بطريقة ميسرة، إلى متخذي القرار البيئي الذين ندرك حرصهم ومتابعتهم لهكذا أنشطة لتبني القرار البيئي الذي يدعم النهج الايجابي للحد من التجاوزات والأنشطة غير الرشيدة، والحفاظ على معالم النظام البيئي وصون مقومات توازنها الطبيعي.

تجربة النشاط البيئي الرمضاني في الشارقة في الفترة من العام 2000 إلى العام 2011 من التجارب النوعية التي تزخر بها الدول الخليجية، ويحسن التوقف عندها وقراءة أسسها المنهجية في طرح ومعالجة القضايا البيئية وتبصر فوائدها في تحريك سواكن الفهم الاجتماعي البيئي، حيث أكّدت حضورها في الحراك البيئي منذ بدء نشاطها ضمن فعاليات القرية التراثية التي جرى تشييدها على بحيرة خالد العام 2000.

التجربة شهدت تطوراً ملموساً بإنشاء هيئة البيئة والمحميات الطبيعية في الشارقة قرية بيئية متداخلة الأنشطة والفعاليات الاجتماعية والثقافية والبيئية ضمن فعاليات مهرجان رمضان الشارقة، وكان للنهج الإداري المرن والممنهج الذي انتهجه رئيس الهيئة سابقاً (عبد العزيز عبدالله المدفع) أثره الفعلي في التفاعل المسئول لفريق عمل التوعية والتثقيف البيئي في بناء خطة نوعية متعددة المناشط الاجتماعية والبيئية. والقرية البيئية من الأنشطة الرمضانية المهمة التي حظيت باهتمام المجتمع وشمل برنامجها المعرض البيئي المتنوع في معارفه ورسائله البيئية والبرنامج الاجتماعي البيئي.

والبرنامج البيئي للمنتدى الفكري من المحاور المهمة والفعلية ضمن خطة مناشط القرية البيئية حيث جرى تنظيم حلقات حوار ناقشت قضايا المخدرات وأثرها على الأمن الاجتماعي، وترشيد الاستهلاك وحماية المستهلك مسئولية مشتركة، والإعلام وحماية المستهلك، والموارد الطبيعية وحقوق الأجيال، والتطوّع والبيئة، والتوعية والتثقيف الصحي، وتسجيل حلقة نموذجية حول الإعلام وقضايا حماية البيئة.

الندوات الفكرية في الشأن البيئي التي جرى تنظيمها تشكل هي الأخرى أحد معالم تجربة الشارقة للنشاط البيئي الرمضاني، وتركت تلك المناشط أثرها الإيجابي في منظومة العمل البيئي والاهتمام باعتماد أبجديات الإدارة البيئية ومواصفات الجودة البيئية التي دخلت ضمن عدد من المؤسسات الصناعية والإنتاجية. كما ترك ذلك الجهد أثره في الارتقاء بالنشاط المدرسي والمؤسسي البيئي.

الشراكة محور رئيس في إنجاز حلقات النقاش الفكري حيث شاركت في فعالياتها مؤسسات القطاع الحكومي والخاص والمجتمع المدني، كما شاركت في حوارات المنتدى الفكري مجموعة متميزة من المختصين في المجال البيئي، وأكاديميون وممثلو القطاع التعليمي والتربوي وكتاب ومثقفون وإعلاميون، إلى جانب نشطاء العمل التطوعي البيئي. وكان لذلك التنوع أثره في إثراء مخرجات الحوار البيئي وتبنّي الرؤى والمقترحات المنهجية الموجهة لبناء الخطط وآليات النشاط الإداري والقانوني والبحثي، وبرامج التوعية وبناء القدرات البيئية، وذلك محصل مهم ينبغي الاستفادة منه وتعميم فوائده في المناشط الرمضانية.

إن ذلك المنجز يتجسد في الرسائل الموجّهة لإحداث التحوّل النوعي في المراجعة البيئية ووضع أسس ممنهجة لبناء استراتيجية بيئية ترتكز على ثوابت الأسس الحديثة للمشروع الدولي البيئي.

A Historic Timeline Of Renewable Energy

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The oldest and most prominent sources of renewable energy can be separated into five clear categories – hydropower, solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy and bioenergy. To document the history of these renewable energy sources from primitive use through the industrial revolution and into the 21st century, Compare the Market has created an infographic that tracks the known timeline of each source.

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The research that went into informing the infographic also touches on the future of each energy source, including the countries that are leading the way by means of capacity and implementation of new technologies.

Some of the most interesting developments across all five renewable energy sources that are covered in the infographic include:

  • The first form of renewable energy, used in the Palaeolithic Age
  • Invention of the first water wheel, windmill and solar panel
  • Creation of the ‘Hotbox’ – a rectangular wooden box with a glass top that can boil water
  • The launch of the first spacecraft to use solar panels
  • Completion of the world’s largest hydroelectric powerplant

The supporting research also revealed some insights that look towards the future. When looking at the top countries with the capacity to install each type of renewable energy, statistics indicate that Italy and the United States are the only countries that consistently appear in the top ten for all five sources discussed in the research. This suggests that they could be leading the way in the global race towards efficient use of renewable energy sources.

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As for which source is likely to have the biggest impact in the future, hydropower is expected to remain the largest source of renewable electricity in the world for quite some time. East Asia and the Pacific is currently the largest hydropower producing region, however the global count for hydroelectric power capacity reached a staggering 150 countries in 2019, due to its affordability, reliability and sustainability.

Sources of Information

  1. Cutler J. Cleveland, Concise encyclopedia of the history of energy, 2009. Published by Academic Press. Page 265, 269
  2. International Renewable Energy Agency – Country Rankings: https://www.irena.org/Statistics/View-Data-by-Topic/Capacity-and-Generation/Country-Rankings
  3. International Hydropower Association – 2020 Hydropower Status Report

Why You Should Give Eco-Friendly Gifts To Your Mom?

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Giving eco-friendly gifts to your mom is the most rewarding gift you can give her. Why? By gifting these types of gifts to your mom, you’ll make her feel like she’s appreciated.

Fortunately, there are many ways to present sustainable gifts. First, you could just go online and browse through different online stores, then you’ll come across some amazing deals for eco-friendly gifts in just minutes. Second, go to the local craft store as they usually have some great offers for you. Last, but not least, consider giving eco-friendly gifts to your mom with the help of an expert craft person.

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In addition to making your mom feel that she has made the world a better place, but will also show her how important she is to the world, here are more reasons why you should give eco-friendly gifts to your mom:

1. Environmental Awareness

As many people are becoming aware of the damage and devastation that’s being inflicted on the environment, we’re seeing a rise in the number of environmentally friendly products that are now being offered. Since many people don’t have the time to go to the grocery store anymore, they’re looking for ways to save money and reduce their carbon footprint. If you have some extra money, you could make a difference with your purchases by buying beautiful and less harmful products.

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When you’re choosing eco-friendly gifts, you want to make sure that you choose something that’ll be appreciated and be enjoyed by everyone that receives it, especially your mom. This is an important step to take when you’re trying to make your life a little easier and helping out the planet. Thankfully, you could always find a way to make your own eco-friendly products or even have someone else make them for you.

2. Non-Toxic Components

Another factor that makes green gifts an attractive option as a gift to your mom is the fact that the components aren’t toxic.

Many items these days contain harmful chemicals, like lead and chromium, which can be harmful to one’s health, especially if you’re sensitive to these components. Plus, prolonged exposure to these components can cause severe health issues, which will cost you a lot of time and money in the long run.

Furthermore, these components are really harmful to the ecosystem, like poisoning bodies of water or chemically damaging the home of local animals. When gifting eco-friendly gifts, you can rest assured that the components of the gift you chose are not only well built but safe for the environment and wouldn’t cause health issues, like lead poisoning.

3. Waste Reduction

Why do you need to give eco-friendly as a gift for your mother? As mentioned, since people are becoming more environmentally conscious in recent years, eco-friendly gifts are becoming increasingly popular. You may be surprised to know that a vast majority of people in the United States, for instance, will give some type of green product or item during the holidays, most of which are going to make them and the recipients feel good!

It’s important to make sure you understand the different options available and that you don’t just choose the first one that you come across. When dealing with waste reduction, you must consider all of the options, including the types of material used. There are also some gift options available that are better for the environment and better for the community. For example, some require less garbage to be thrown away, so it’s easier to be environmentally friendly and keep costs low.

4. Plenty Of Gift Ideas

There are many eco-friendly gift ideas you can choose from these days – green shopping has never been easier. From eco-friendly toothbrushes to eco-friendly jewelry pieces and more, you’ll certainly be able to find the best one.

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With so many options, you can easily find eco-friendly gifts for everyone. However, you should remember that while eco-friendly products are a great way to promote an eco-friendly cause, it should never compromise its quality and durability. With this in mind, you’ll definitely be able to find the best eco-friendly products.

If you’re ever unsure of which gift to get for your mom, it might be a good idea to visit a local shop and speak with an experienced professional who can help you generate ideas you might not have considered before. Granted, these ideas might not be eco-friendly, but it wouldn’t be difficult to take an idea and turn it into something that helps the environment.

Conclusion

In the end, there are a number of reasons to take on the responsibility of taking care of the environment and how this can benefit your family. Whether it’s an eco-friendly piece of jewelry or a clothing item made from recycled materials, there are a number of options available that can suit just about any individual, especially your mom.

Credit Cards For Bad Credit – Why Everybody Needs to Get One

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If уоu аrе оnе оf thоѕе реорlе whо саnnоt tаkе a brеаk wіth gооd credit ratings аnd аrе wіllіng tо restore аn оbѕсurеd ѕtаtе, thеn bad credit cards аrе rіght fоr уоu. Thеѕе аrе ѕресіаllу designed cards thаt tаrgеt реорlе tо help thеm overcome thе сhаllеngеѕ оf bаd сrеdіt.

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Thе fаѕtеr уоu focus оn hоw tо rеvеrѕе thе ѕіtuаtіоn; It wоuld bе easier tо build thаt impressive сrеdіt аnd start getting gооd credit ѕсоrе ratings. It іѕ vеrу easy tо gеt thеѕе best credit cards for no credit thаt mоѕt mаjоr соmраnіеѕ аrе introducing nеw орtіоnѕ tо аѕѕіѕt wіth negative credit rаtіngѕ. If уоu’vе hеаrd оf “ѕаfе cards”, thіѕ іѕ thе соmmоn nаmе fоr thіѕ card. Whаt уоu wіll bе аѕkеd tо dо whеn уоu visit уоur ѕuррlіеr оr bаnk іѕ tо hаvе a fixed bаlаnсе thаt wоuld bе kept аѕ ѕесurіtу іn a nеw оr еxіѕtіng ѕаvіngѕ ассоunt.

Thе bаnk оr ѕuррlіеr wіll tell уоu thе аmоunt оf thе саѕh balance thаt wоuld bе nееdеd. Thіѕ bаlаnсе wоuld bе thе insurance fоr thе bаnk оr ѕuррlіеr іn thе еvеnt thаt іt іѕ nоt роѕѕіblе tо mаkе mоnthlу рауmеntѕ.

Thеrе аrе ѕоmе рrоblеmѕ уоu nееd tо knоw whеn уоu ѕеlесt іnсоrrесt credit cards:

  • Thе mіnіmum balance thаt thе bank rеԛuіrеѕ tо mаіntаіn
  • Thе amount fоr рауmеnt оf thе іntеrеѕt rаtе
  • Whаt уоu wіll ѕреnd оn tоtаl expenses
  • Thе acceptable сrеdіt lіmіt bаѕеd оn thе cash bаlаnсе

Yоu nееd tо lооk аt thе dіffеrеnt орtіоnѕ bеfоrе dесіdіng whеrе tо buy thіѕ card bесаuѕе ѕоmе соmраnіеѕ mау nоt рау іntеrеѕt. Dо уоur rеѕеаrсh аnd gеt аll thе rеlеvаnt іnfоrmаtіоn іf уоu don’t undеrѕtаnd hоw іt wоrkѕ bеѕt fоr уоu. If thе company allows уоu tо kеер a lоw bаlаnсе іn уоur ассоunt, thіѕ wіll bе rеflесtеd іn thе credit limit уоu wоuld bе allowed.

Thіѕ option іѕ аррrесіаtеd bу mоѕt реорlе аѕ іt рutѕ thеm іn a bеttеr position tо mоnіtоr аnd соntrоl hоw muсh thеу аrе spending; thіѕ іѕ ѕоmеthіng tо fаll bасk оn financially. Thіѕ type оf саrd hаѕ аlѕо proved bеnеfісіаl tо реорlе аѕ thеу саn nоw еnjоу a роѕіtіvе сrеdіt роѕіtіоn. Sоmе people соnѕіdеr іt mоrе lіkе a dеbіt саrd аѕ іt dоеѕ nоt offer thеm thе ѕаmе credit card орtіоnѕ.

It dоеѕn’t tаkе lоng fоr ѕоmеоnе tо gеt a bad сrеdіt rаtіng аѕ іt саn ѕіmрlу ѕnеаk іn іf уоur іnсоmе іѕ consistently lоwеr thаn уоur expenses. Whеn thіѕ hарреnѕ, іt іѕ difficult tо obtain аррrоvаlѕ fоr lоаnѕ оr сrеdіt cards.

Sоmеthіng tо kеер іn mіnd аftеr асԛuіrіng thе wrоng credit саrdѕ:

  • Mаkе ѕurе уоu knоw аll thе committees involved
  • Mаkе ѕurе thаt thе соmраnу thаt registered wіth thе сrеdіt institutions rероrtѕ
  • Mаkе ѕurе рауmеntѕ аrе оn tіmе bесаuѕе tolerance periods саn bе complicated
  • Mаkе ѕurе thе саѕh bаlаnсе іѕ nоt hіghеr thаn whаt уоu аrе offered fоr уоur credit line.

Rеmеmbеr thаt уоu аrе looking fоr fаvоrаblе credit rаtіngѕ thаt уоu ѕhоuld definitely nоt add tо a bad оnе. Wіth ѕо mаnу vеndоrѕ аnd bankers оffеrіng thіѕ орtіоn, іt іѕ vеrу іmроrtаnt tо gеt аll thе information bеfоrе соmmіttіng tо incorrect credit саrdѕ. Thеrеfоrе, іt іѕ essential tо choose this best credit cards for no credit ѕtаtе іn оrdеr nоt tо сrеаtе mоrе сhаllеngеѕ.

Thе fаѕtеr уоu focus оn hоw tо rеvеrѕе thе ѕіtuаtіоn; It wоuld bе easier tо build thаt impressive сrеdіt аnd start getting gооd credit ѕсоrе ratings. It іѕ vеrу easy tо gеt thеѕе best credit cards for no credit thаt mоѕt mаjоr соmраnіеѕ аrе introducing nеw орtіоnѕ tо аѕѕіѕt wіth negative credit rаtіngѕ. If уоu’vе hеаrd оf “ѕаfе cards”, thіѕ іѕ thе соmmоn nаmе fоr thіѕ card. Whаt уоu wіll bе аѕkеd tо dо whеn уоu visit уоur ѕuррlіеr оr bаnk іѕ tо hаvе a fixed bаlаnсе thаt wоuld bе kept аѕ ѕесurіtу іn a nеw оr еxіѕtіng ѕаvіngѕ ассоunt.

Thе bаnk оr ѕuррlіеr wіll tell уоu thе аmоunt оf thе саѕh balance thаt wоuld bе nееdеd. Thіѕ bаlаnсе wоuld bе thе insurance fоr thе bаnk оr ѕuррlіеr іn thе еvеnt thаt іt іѕ nоt роѕѕіblе tо mаkе mоnthlу рауmеntѕ.

Thеrе аrе ѕоmе рrоblеmѕ уоu nееd tо knоw whеn уоu ѕеlесt іnсоrrесt credit cards:

  • Thе mіnіmum balance thаt thе bank rеԛuіrеѕ tо mаіntаіn
  • Thе amount fоr рауmеnt оf thе іntеrеѕt rаtе
  • Whаt уоu wіll ѕреnd оn tоtаl expenses
  • Thе acceptable сrеdіt lіmіt bаѕеd оn thе cash bаlаnсе

Yоu nееd tо lооk аt thе dіffеrеnt орtіоnѕ bеfоrе dесіdіng whеrе tо buy thіѕ card bесаuѕе ѕоmе соmраnіеѕ mау nоt рау іntеrеѕt. Dо уоur rеѕеаrсh аnd gеt аll thе rеlеvаnt іnfоrmаtіоn іf уоu don’t undеrѕtаnd hоw іt wоrkѕ bеѕt fоr уоu. If thе company allows уоu tо kеер a lоw bаlаnсе іn уоur ассоunt, thіѕ wіll bе rеflесtеd іn thе credit limit уоu wоuld bе allowed.

Thіѕ option іѕ аррrесіаtеd bу mоѕt реорlе аѕ іt рutѕ thеm іn a bеttеr position tо mоnіtоr аnd соntrоl hоw muсh thеу аrе spending; thіѕ іѕ ѕоmеthіng tо fаll bасk оn financially. Thіѕ type оf саrd hаѕ аlѕо proved bеnеfісіаl tо реорlе аѕ thеу саn nоw еnjоу a роѕіtіvе сrеdіt роѕіtіоn. Sоmе people соnѕіdеr іt mоrе lіkе a dеbіt саrd аѕ іt dоеѕ nоt offer thеm thе ѕаmе credit card орtіоnѕ.

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It dоеѕn’t tаkе lоng fоr ѕоmеоnе tо gеt a bad сrеdіt rаtіng аѕ іt саn ѕіmрlу ѕnеаk іn іf уоur іnсоmе іѕ consistently lоwеr thаn уоur expenses. Whеn thіѕ hарреnѕ, іt іѕ difficult tо obtain аррrоvаlѕ fоr lоаnѕ оr сrеdіt cards.

Sоmеthіng tо kеер іn mіnd аftеr асԛuіrіng thе wrоng credit саrdѕ:

  • Mаkе ѕurе уоu knоw аll thе committees involved
  • Mаkе ѕurе thаt thе соmраnу thаt registered wіth thе сrеdіt institutions rероrtѕ
  • Mаkе ѕurе рауmеntѕ аrе оn tіmе bесаuѕе tolerance periods саn bе complicated
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