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Comment on David Suzuki at the Canadian Club of Toronto by Cars

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Comment on Best Corporate Sustainability Websites by Joseph

Joseph — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:04:09 +0000

I hear UPS has one coming by early 2009 and it’s supposed to be impressive.

Comment on About Me by Peerapond

Peerapond — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:31:20 +0000

Hi,
I am a coordinator of a program called Youth Social Enterprise Initiative (YSEI). Our program supports young social enterprises and we have launched a competition. It would be wonderful if we could advertise our competition in your blog. Please find more information of YSEI 2008 competition at this link: http://www.ysei.org/?q=node/69

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Thank you very much.
YSEI Secretariat

Comment on Towards a Sustainable Model for Mining Companies by David Anders

David Anders — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:09:52 +0000

Hi Andria,
You certainly can reference it. That is really the purpose of putting these ideas out there- To see who else can contribute and connect the issues. I would certainly be interested to know more about Pacific Rim and how they are engaging the sustainability debate.

Comment on Towards a Sustainable Model for Mining Companies by Andria Daley

Andria Daley — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:55:39 +0000

I found your comments when googling the Clinton-Guistra Sustainable Growth Initiatve and think your comments are “right-on.” I am working with a Nevada-based exploration team, with corporate offices in Canada, Pacific Rim Mining Corp. who have located non-sulphorus gold deposits, could be the poster child “green mining, and would like permission to reference your blog.

Cordially,
Andria Daley

Comment on CFLs: Lighting the path to energy efficiency? by David Anders

David Anders — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:37:08 +0000

Thanks Lara, that’s good info.

Also noticed that your organization has a great guide to light bulbs- anyone looking to upgrade their lighting should check this out:

http://www.environmentaldefense.org/page.cfm?tagID=632

Comment on CFLs: Lighting the path to energy efficiency? by Lara Bernstein

Lara Bernstein — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:18:44 +0000

Some insight on the mercury content in CF bulbs, and what to do if they break:

CF bulbs contain far less mercury than in other items in the house: CF bulbs (4 mg), thermometers (500 mg), older thermostats (3,000 mg). Plus, using CF bulbs actually prevents more mercury from being released into the air by power plants. A power plant emits about 10 mg of mercury to produce the electricity needed to run an incandescent bulb, compared to only 2.4 mg of mercury to run a CF bulb for the same amount of time.

Should a bulb break, take these simple precautions. First, open nearby windows to disperse any vapor that may escape. Sweep up the fragments (do not use your hands) and wipe the area with a disposable paper towel to pick up all glass fragments. Do not use a vacuum. Place all fragments in a sealed plastic bag and follow the disposal instructions below.

How to dispose of burned out or broken bulbs:

Recycling burned-out CFs is the best option. To find out if there are recycling options near you, call 1-800-CLEAN-UP for an automated hotline or visit earth911.org. (At the top of the earth911.org home page, enter your zip code and press “go.” Click on the “Household Hazardous Waste” link, then the “fluorescent bulbs” link. This page will identify the nearest mercury recycling or disposal facilities near you. If the page contains no specific information on CFs, go back and click on the link for “Mercury Containing Items.”)

Or contact your local government agency in charge of household hazard waste (start with your sanitation department) to see if recycling is an option in your area.

Comment on Sustainable tea goes primetime by Michiel

Michiel — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 09:09:07 +0000

Sue, if you are really wondering whether the flavuor will change, there is an answer on Lipton’s http://www.liptonforthefuture.com – website:

Q. What will change in the taste of my cup of tea once it gets certified?
A: Nothing will change. We take great care to make sure that the same high quality and taste is delivered consistently to our consumers. We have asked our main suppliers to become certified by the Rainforest Alliance to ensure that we will be buying the same high quality tea we buy now.

Comment on Sustainable tea goes primetime by Sue

Sue — Wed, 30 May 2007 09:59:01 +0000

i wonder will this affect the taste of the tea? i guess minimal. i drink my tea with loose leaf tea. I get a lot of flavor from it. if i m in hurry i get stash tea bags or lipton but for full leaf i go for http://www.teacuppa.com or http://www.imperialtea.com