Now that some countries and states are considering the phase-out of incandescent light bulbs and the substitution with more efficient sources, for now fluorescents, no doubt. If y…
Dear Fellow FSB listserv members:
One of the challenge areas we have been tackling is the behaviour change required in business sector referred to as "SMEs". We have amassed …
I sent a post which started a chain of messages about scare stories of mercury in CFLs. . I would guess that a majority of homes in America have had fluorescent lights in them fo…
I got this story from a friend of mine. It has an apocryphal ring to it. Can folks on the list offer any comments about the likelihood this is real? This is the sort of stuff that…
CFLs are great for energy savings but need special handling for recycling because of the mercury they contain. Here are two web sites where you can learn how to safely dispose of …
All,
A month-and-a-half or so ago I attended Wal-Mart's quarterly Business Sustainability Milestone Meeting. At that meeting Lee Scott, CEO pretty much guaranteed that someth…
Hi all,
I am doing a bit of research into the embodied energy of a USB stick as compared to a CD ROM. Anyone have any leads on research in this area?
Thanks in advance,
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Hi there,
I would like info on which wins at present between diesel and petrol in new vehicles. Those that are under 3 years old or under 100,000km. I am trying to give adv…
I'm interested to know if any community colleges or universities have a green roof and if they are using it for teaching purposes. We are about to install a green roof on our Appi…
How many municipalities or developers are dealing with a strong public backlash in regards to setback distances for wind turbines, and how have you dealt with it?
Peter J. Co…
