Dem convention greener then ever - SUPER

[donsu]

http://www.enn.com/news/2004-07-23/s_25802.asp

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To reach this goal, the DNCC and Boston 2004 have conducted all-department meetings focused on environmental issues, have worked extensively with the Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Conventions (CERC), and have collaborated with other organizations to design a multifaceted plan to ensure an environmentally friendly convention.

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* Energy Efficiency. Working with CERC and Constellation NewEnergy (a subsidiary of Constellation Energy Group, a Baltimore-based Fortune 500 national energy company), the supplier of electricity at the FleetCenter, convention organizers obtained Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) to match the electricity needed for the FleetCenter and the media work stations during the four days of the convention. A variety of renewable sources including wind, hydroelectric power, biomass, and solar energy will be used.

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The convention will also utilize a 250-kilowatt fuel cell power plant, supplied by Connecticut-based FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NasdaqNM:FCEL), to power convention events at the FleetCenter.


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* Carbon Emissions Offset Program. Using the 2002 Winter Olympics as a model, the DNCC and Boston 2004 have worked with CERC to offset the greenhouse gas (carbon dioxide or CO2) emissions attributable to the convention. This was accomplished by acquiring greenhouse gas reduction credits, generated from a variety of CO2 reduction projects.

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* Recycling. The DNCC and Boston 2004 have adopted a comprehensive recycling plan for the FleetCenter and the media work stations. Bins for the recycling of mixed paper, cans, and bottles will be conveniently located throughout the FleetCenter and media work stations, including the press pavilion and workspace located on Causeway and North Washington streets. In addition, convention organizers have adopted a policy of using recycled white paper throughout all of their office operations and in all media work stations.

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I've already posted too many bits, but they also tell about:
Construction
Wastepaper Reduction
Transportation
Food Operations
Green Offices
Balloons & Confetti

they get a gold star for this

[Sparrow]

1. thats super

I hope it all gets recycled and not throw in the dump.

[LiberalEsto]

2. This is a wonderful effort by the Dems

Just contrast that to what the Rethugs will leave behind after their convention: huge, stinking piles of toxic elephant dung.

[LSdemocrat]

3. I'm kicking just because this is a POSITIVE thread.

We need more today.