Picture: Traffic in China

According to the Beijing Traffic Management Bureau, more than 1,300 new drivers took to the streets of China's capital each day last year.

Eco Design in Victoria Square

On a recent trip to the almost new Victoria Square shopping complex in Belfast, some rather interesting, but basic environmentally friendly features have been included into the core concepts of the complex. With an open ended mall there is no need to heat or cool the air inside, the glass ceiling providing sufficient light to illuminate the main walkways, where concrete ceilings exist large solar tubes funnel light to those areas minimising the need for extra lighting.

In the toilets, each cubicle has light sensors, illuminating each only when a person enters. The toilets also have dual flush functions to save water. The basin also benefit from sensors to reduce water use.

Solar Powered Parking Meters to Curb Illegal Parking

The Roads Service has implemented solar to power the simple functions of its new parking meters in Lisburn which will be implemented from 21st July 2008. This not a new technology in the world of parking meters, look at the uber stylish Misco Parkman Pay & Display. But this shows our continuing use of renewable technology into standalone amenities where supplying alternate mains power would be costly environmentally and financially.

Picture: Tesco Carbon Labels hit the Shelves

Shoppers can now see the full array of products with carbon labels in store, that Tesco announced earlier this year, and suggestions on which products are greener.