Called the “Donation Meter” these recycled parking meters accept coins on behalf of the homeless supportig efforts to provide meals, job training, substance abuse counseling, housing and other programs for those in need. A total of 36 recycled meters have been placed at various locations throughout Denver.
Author Archives: Cam Proctor
Beavers return to New York!
The first beaver in 200 years was spotted in the Bronx River. It’s nick named Jose after the New York Congressman that worked to help the river.
Australia the Pied Piper of Incandescent Light Bulbs
In my humble opinion its about time. Of course I am talking about the Australian government’s plan to phase out incandescent light bulbs and replace them with more energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs across the country. Legislation will gradually restrict the sale of the old-style bulbs and hopes to convince state and territory governments to introduce energy performance standards that would lead to the replacement of standard light bulbs with more efficient but more expensive alternatives such as compact fluorescent lights.
This is not the first time a ban such as this has occured in a country. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, announced his own program to save energy and gave away millions of fluorescent bulbs in neighbourhoods nationwide. Cuba’s Fidel Castro launched a similar program two years ago, sending youth brigades into homes and switching out regular bulbs for energy-saving ones to help battle electrical blackouts around the island.
** I should note that CFL’s contain small amounts of mercury.
The New Courteously
I’ve been thinking lately the best way to stop climate change is to change our social norms. One in praticular comes to mind. When entering a premise with double doors wait the extra two to three seconds until the first door closes before opening the second door. This will ensure the hot or cool inside air is not drawn outside. I believe this should be a courteosly to those close to the door to not have to experience such a drastic change in temperature.
I believe we should call this new policy air courteously. To those from the United States Air Security is a better term.
Black Google
Fun Fact: TV’s and computer’s use more energy to project light colors (i.e. white) than dark colors, especially black. If large companies such as Google turned their background from white to black a ton of energy could be saved.