Are e-scooters eco-friendly?What on Earth Georgia, ep. 7

In the past three years, electric scooters (e-scooters) have become a popular public transport option all over the world. According to the recent study by Ersnt&Young, in 2020, there were around 20 million users of e-scooters in Europe only. Several cities have now introduced bike and e-scooter sharing systems which also became popular in the large cities of Georgia.

Most of the companies running the e-scooter rental are presenting themselves as eco-friendly, because the vehicles powered by electricity do not emit CO2, at least not directly. Recent studies show that the energy used in the production and maintenance of the e-scooters might reach the same emissions as driving a car with three persons if not maintained properly.

In this episode of the What on Earth Georgia podcast, JAMbew has spoken to Demetre Datiashili, PR manager of Scroll – an e-scooter sharing system in Batumi and Tbilisi about the business and efforts to provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to public transport in Georgia.

Links:

• Scroll website
• Batumvelo website
• Multinational professional services network EY study about e-scooters and eco-friendliness

Eco-village is a model for better future. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 11

Eco-village is a model for a better future in Georgia, members of the International Eco-Community Project in Caucasus believe. Their aim is to create a self-sustainable community that leaves minimum negative impact on the environment

Reducing toxic emissions with biodiesel. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 10

In a new episode of the What on Earth Georgia environmental podcast, we will discuss how can using biodiesel reduce air pollution and which companies produce biodiesel in Georgia

Fighting for energy sector diversification. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 9

Mariam Devidze, a specialist on climate change from the environmental organization Green Alternative explains why solar panel systems need to be developed in Georgia and how the energy sector can be diversified

Pumping water with solar energy. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 8

Solar-powered water pipes could bring water to remote villages, says Mahsa Iarmohammadi who, together with her husband, runs a solar-powered pipes’ enterprise in Georgia

Living in a straw bale house. What on Earth Georgia, ep. 6

In a new episode of What on Earth Georgia, David Chachanidze explains the environmental and health benefits of living in a house made out of straw bales

Safe cycling in Tbilisi. What on Earth Georgia, ep.5

The new episode of What on Earth Georgia explores the opportunities for riding a bicycle in Tbilisi and talks to Caucasus Cycling Network about the benefits of swapping car for cycling

Community gardening in the city. What on Earth Georgia, ep.4

Environmental benefits and rules of community gardening in Tbilisi are the focus of the new episode of JAMnews podcast What On Earth Georgia

Eating vegan in Tbilisi. What on Earth Georgia podcast, ep. 3

In the new episode of the JAMnews podcast What on Earth Georgia, German activist Marlene Böhm offers advice on how to be vegan in Tbilisi

Environmentally conscious parenthood. What On Earth Georgia podcast, ep.2:

How to be an environmentally conscious parent and make the world a better place for future generations? Environmentally conscious motherhood in the second episode of What on Earth Georgia podcast

Parki Ar Minda, waste reduction and recycling. What on Earth Georgia podcast, ep. 1

What to do once your bin is full? Is it possible to shop without using plastic bags in Georgia? JAMnews podcast, episode one: waste reduction and recycling with ‘Parki Ar Minda’