Recycling Pets
It’s not only garbage that’s filling up and overpopulating the earth. A number of abandoned and abused dogs and cats are crowding animal shelters, when they can be raised in loving homes. Shelters are in danger of closing down because it’s no longer feasible to maintain them and with it’s shut down, these furry pets are most likely be put to death. It’s not only an issue of overpopulation, it’s also an issue of animal rights.
If you are planning on getting a puppy, please consider going to animal shelters first and adopt there instead. Some of the animals there only need love and care to become better pets again. Adoption is also less expensive and you will be helping out shelters a great deal.
If you are an owner of a pet, please consider having them spayed or neutered if you are not planning on breeding or if you no longer plan on taking care of more pets than what you already have. Help curb overpopulation by not adding to the consensus. Lots of veterinarians perform this procedure so ask your dog doctor about it.
Take an active part in having puppy mills or kitty mills banned. They only breed for profit and do not really take care of these animals well. They are also the number one contributor to over population.
Taking care of pets is taking care of a living being. They are a joy to have in the house but a bane to the society if left unmanaged.
npower Reveals Billericay is Home to Britain’s Oldest Boiler
npower Reveals Billericay is Home to Britain’s Oldest Boiler
PR Newswire — September 2, 2010
WORCESTER, England, September 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — npower hometeam’s nationwide search for Britain’s oldest boiler has come to an end with Colin Sadler from Billericay being revealed as the owner of the oldest boiler in the country.
While the floppy disk, the video cassette and Bananarama have all been and gone, Colin Sadler’s boiler has been quietly ticking along at his home in Essex since 1968 and is still going strong.
Colin had never given his boiler a second thought, until his wife Sue read in his local paper that npower hometeam (http://www.npower.com/web/hometeam) was on the search for Britain’s oldest system. It was then that he thought his old Crane Caviller boiler, that has been in his home since he and his wife moved in 28 years ago, may stand a chance.
Since the Government’s boiler scrappage scheme launched in January, npower hometeam, which installs, services and repairs boilers, has overseen the replacement of hundreds of old, inefficient boilers across the country. Inspired by these discoveries, the company launched a nationwide hunt to find the oldest boiler and, out of over 100 entries, Colin’s system was confirmed as the oldest.
He will now receive GBP3,000 towards a new A-rated energy efficient boiler and installation.
Colin commented: “When my wife and I moved into our home in 1982, the seller warned us the boiler was quite old, but we decided to keep it as it was in good working order. It wasn’t until an engineer recently told us he was reticent to service it because it was so old that we thought it might be about time to have a new one.
“That said, when I entered it into the competition I certainly didn’t think it would be the oldest one they’d find. It’s done us proud for many years, but we’re looking forward to get a new energy efficient boiler, as I think this one has earned its retirement.”
Richard Cotton, head of sales for npower hometeam, commented: “Colin’s boiler is a great example of some of the antique systems entered in to our competition. It’s a surprise to see a system still working after more than 40 years.
“But, as with many older boilers, Colin’s system is no longer in production, which can make it difficult to service as parts are no longer available. And the boiler itself is very inefficient compared to modern boilers, which could save hundreds of pounds in heating bills.
“We’re pleased to be able to provide Colin with help towards installing a new energy efficient boiler which will make a big difference to his energy bills and carbon footprint.”
For customers who want to protect their current gas boiler, npower has a pioneering new boiler care (http://www.npower.com/web/At_home/index.htm) service called npower hometeam 50. It offers boiler care, including an annual boiler service usually worth GBP74, and repairs.
For more details of npower hometeam’s new boiler installations or hometeam 50 visit http://www.npower.com/hometeam
Notes to editors:
npower hometeam installs, services and repairs boilers, in addition to offering a wide variety of heating cover options.
About npower (http://www.npower.com/):
npower is one of the top energy suppliers to the UK business market, serving over 238,000 small to medium sized enterprise sites and around 17,000 industrial and commercial customers, with over 100,000 sites
npower is dedicated to helping UK businesses use energy more efficiently and therefore spend less money on their bills. We aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and reduce our customers’ carbon footprint whilst always improving our service to our customers.
npower supplies green energy to Wembley Stadium and the Liberty Stadium in Swansea.
For major energy users, npower offers multi-utility management consultancy to enable organisations to improve efficiencies right across the procurement/consumption chain.
npower customers include BT, Wembley Stadium plc, AstraZeneca and Sainsbury’s.
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All About Water
Water is often taken for granted. It is a common belief that we will never run out of it, this is a fallacy based on the fact that we are surrounded by water. This water is salt water from the ocean, and not fit for human consumption. In actual fact, we have a low supply of fresh drinking water. This fact and many more needs to be learned by everyone on this shared planet, make a note of the following interesting water facts.
For health reasons it has been stated that a normal adult should try and consume at least 8 glasses of water a day. However, a lot of food already contains water so you could get at least half your daily amount at meal times alone.
New figures suggest that over 75% of the earths surface is now covered in water. This statistic could increase greatly in just a few years time.
When you loose weight and your body starts to form a shape, it is not fat that you are loosing but actually water from your body.
The Antarctica carries 90% of the worlds fresh water supply. If we can all work together to fight global warming this figure can remain high.
In a regular household all the water which travels from the sink, shower, and laundry heads directly to the sewer. It would be a clever idea to stop and collect the water before it reaches the pipe. You will be saving water which can then be used on your garden for whatever purpose you need.
Europe’s Green Capital 2011 Combines Economy and Ecology
First Global Congress for Maritime Environmental Protection “gmec” in Hamburg: Europe’s Green Capital 2011 Combines Economy and Ecology
PR Newswire — September 2, 2010
HAMBURG, Germany, September 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — The North German city of Hamburg has been awarded the title “European Green Capital 2011″ by the European Commission. Currently this port city is giving an insight of how to combine sustainability with successful trading: at the global maritime environmental congress (gmec), taking place on the 7th and 8th of September 2010.
In the maritime sector, environmental and climate protection is currently the dominant topic. Hence the Congress Center Hamburg will be hosting the first international, industry-wide congress on maritime environmental protection. At the gmec, high-ranking members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the EU, government bodies as well as port authorities, classification societies and shipbuilders will discuss the industry’s environmental challenges as well as business opportunities evolving from environmental awareness. The ultimate goal of the conference is to further decrease ecologically harmful emissions worldwide, thus reducing the maritime industry’s share in the global emission of CO2 and respirable dust. But also sustainable waste management and a considerate approach to handling ballast water are crucial factors for a healthy marine environment (http://www.gmec-hamburg.de).
Many of the technologies needed already exist, and this will be shown during the simultaneous SMM 2010 (shipbuilding, machinery & marine technology, international trade fair Hamburg), the world’s leading shipbuilding fair. From the 7th to the 10th September and on the grounds of the Hamburg Messe more than 2000 exhibitors from 58 countries will present their high-tech solutions to the shipbuilding industry, marine equipment suppliers and the marine technology industry.
The theme for next year’s European Green Capital Hamburg will be “Responsible Growth”. The pulsating, third largest port city of Europe is going to demonstrate how a metropolitan region with more than 4 million inhabitants is successfully navigating into the age of sustainability. With numerous innovative projects that deal with environmental protection and energy, nature and parks, mobility, consumption and trade, living and urban development as well as resource protection, Hamburg is going to prove that it is a pioneer in climate and environment protection – in Europe and beyond. (http://www.hamburggreencapital.eu).
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Hamburg Marketing GmbH Guido Neumann Phone: +49-40-411110-617 guido.neumann@marketing.hamburg.de http://www.mediarelations.hamburg.de
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Photovoltaic Markets Surge to Forefront Amidst Efforts to Locate Viable Renewable Energy Sources, Notes Frost & Sullivan
Photovoltaic Markets Surge to Forefront Amidst Efforts to Locate Viable Renewable Energy Sources, Notes Frost & Sullivan
PR Newswire — September 2, 2010
LONDON, September 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Rising concerns about the need to reduce CO2 emissions and increase the use of renewable energy sources worldwide will stimulate the global photovoltaic market. Feed-in tariffs and politically backed targets boosting renewable energy use will provide further impetus to the photovoltaic market. This, in turn, will have a positive ripple effect on the demand for photovoltaic materials. Despite turmoil in the global economy, the photovoltaic materials markets experienced only a temporary slide in demand in 2009, with the overall outlook remaining optimistic.
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New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.chemicals.frost.com), Strategic Analysis of the Global Photovoltaic Materials Markets, finds that the relevant markets generated revenues of US$1.34 billion in 2009 and estimates this to reach US$1.60 billion in 2010. The study covers the following application sectors: encapsulants, frontsheet, backsheet and anti-reflection coating. The research also includes the following product types: EVA, PVB, silicones and ionomers as encapsulants; low-iron, patterned and coated glasses and polymers including PVDF, PVF and ECTFE as frontsheet materials; PVDF, PET, PVF, EPDM, EVA and glass as backsheet materials; and elemental oxides as anti-reflection coatings.
“With rising awareness about green trends, the future lies in technologies that offer enhanced energy efficient solutions at a low-cost,” notes Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Gaurav Vyas. “Manufacturers who offer products with optimum performance while remaining price-oriented are poised to gain substantial market share.”
Efforts are underway to generate power from renewable sources and protect the environment. In this context, photovoltaic technology is considered to be the most viable solution. Moreover, it is highly competitive in terms of the infrastructure it requires to function. These factors underline the market development.
“It is important for companies to provide innovative, customised and comprehensive solutions that can improve the efficiency of photovoltaic modules,” advises Vyas. “At the same time, market participants need to maintain a cost-conscious approach to product development.”
If you are interested in more information on this study, please e-mail Monika Kwiecinska, Corporate Communications, at monika.kwiecinska@frost.com, with your full name, company name, title, telephone number, company e-mail address, company website, city, state and country.
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Centrosolar Establishes UK Subsidiary
Centrosolar Establishes UK Subsidiary
- Sonnenstromfabrik Obtains Certification for UK Market
PR Newswire — September 2, 2010
HAMBURG, September 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Centrosolar has established an international subsidiary in the UK. Following the introduction of attractive feed-in tariffs in April, Centrosolar UK Ltd. will be in a position to respond to increased demand for photovoltaic systems particularly in England. Centrosolar is pleased to have been able to recruit an experienced solar specialist with an excellent knowledge of the market to run the British subsidiary.
Centrosolar continues with its drive for international expansion: in establishing the new UK subsidiary, the company has now set up its ninth branch outside Germany. The UK branch will be based near London and will be run by Simon Gerrard. 33-year-old Gerrard has been working in the solar industry for seven years, latterly as head of Domestic Sales for one of the leading British solar companies.
Now that attractive feed-in tariffs are available in the UK, Centrosolar detects increased potential for photovoltaic systems on private houses and commercial roofs. Alongside its integrated packages comprising crystalline high-performance modules and all the components that are needed to operate a system, it supplies lighter thin-film systems that are especially suitable for roofs with low load reserves. Gerrard and his team are able to tap into an existing network of sales partners covering the wholesale, installation and social housing sectors, which is to be further expanded.
In the crystalline segment, Centrosolar uses exclusively solar modules manufactured at the group’s own Sonnenstromfabrik plant in Wismar, Germany. Centrosolar has already applied for certification under the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), which is vital for business in the UK, and it passed the required inspection of production operations at the end of August.
About Centrosolar
Centrosolar AG is represented in Hamburg, Paderborn and Kempten im Allgau and is a 100% subsidiary of Centrosolar Group AG, Munich. The Centrosolar Group is an international company with over 1,000 employees and an annual revenue of 309 million EUR (2009). The products and solutions offered by all the subsidiaries contribute to the conversion of solar energy into electricity. The product range includes photovoltaic (PV) systems, PV mounting systems, solar glass and planning of PV systems in the megawatt range. The Centrosolar Group has module production facilities in Wismar (with a capacity of 155 MWp as of 2010) and a solar glass factory in Furth (6 million msquared of glass in 2009). The company has sales offices in Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the USA.
Media contact: Manuela Jakobi Centrosolar AG Press Officer Tel.: +49-5251-500500 E-mail: manuela.jakobi@centrosolar.com http://www.centrosolar.com
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Go Green With This Back To School Tips
School has started for many students all over America already. And college students have plenty of reasons to practice living green while busy with their studies.
Save on transportation and fuel. Parties left and right are normally happening to welcome back the students. Take a carpool and make sure you have everything packed so that you don’t have to take plenty of trips from your dorm to the party venue.
As much as possible, choose and use only eco-friendly items to bring to school. Reuse other items if it’s not that crucial to your learning or output. Using reusable plates and utensils at the dorm room, for example, is a good idea.
Recycle, recycle and recycle. There are plenty of stores within the University, such as computer shops, that may offer free recycling services so take advantage of it.
From Print to Digital: More Trees Getting Saved
The printed dictionary, which has editions that come out fairly regularly, have gone digital. The Oxford University Press which is publishing the third edition of the Oxford Dictionary, is said to be turning to digital copies instead of the printed form for this, since they are aware that there isn’t an enough demand for the printed edition. Students today mostly rely on the internet, laptops, USB files and ipods as well as other gadgets for simple things such as doing their homework. The demand, the University Press says, doesn’t justify the cost for printing anymore.
Some newspapers have also began to get into digital printing of their publication, such as the Jornal do Brasil, which says it will be converting to 100% digital. According to JB, “For every day that a newspaper such as JB is not printed on paper, 72 trees are kept from being cut down. Given the greater or lesser number of sections during the week, in a year’s time more than 30,000 trees are saved.”
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