Shrimp season worst in recent history!
“I've been in the shrimp processing business for 34 years, and this is the worst fall shrimp season I've ever seen,” said Danny Babin, general manager of Gulf Fish Inc. in Houma, who will be representing parts of Houma, Grand Caillou and Dularge on the Terrebonne Parish Council next year. The poor shrimping this year has been acknowledged by BP claims czar Ken Feinberg, who announced last month that he would double payouts for fishermen who have not yet resolved their claims. Shrimp and crab harvesters and processors will receive four times their documented 2010 losses from now on. Dean Blanchard, a ...
MIZU – New CEO and President
Mizu announced this morning that it has finalized its executive search and named industry veteran and Ride Snowboards Co-founder Tim Pogue as its new CEO and president. Over the last 20 years, Pogue managed consumer brands from recent marketing and licensing work with the Bob Marley brand, to pro athlete management at Burton, to product development and business operations as president and co-founder of Ride Snowboards. Full Story at: http://business.transworld.net/80578/features/mizu-names-tim-pogue-ceo-and-president/ About Mizu: Mizu is the original action sports water bottle brand. The company was founded by Jussi Oksanen, pro snowboarder, a four-time Winter X Games medalist, three-time US Open medalist and Olympic athlete, in ...
MIZU – M8 – “Earth Friendly Bottle”
*NEW Product available online at: GTC - Store MIZU - M8 The go to size for those who failed math. How much is 800mL? Don't worry about it, this is the bottle you want. Performance Features: - 18/8 Food-grade stainless steel - 100% Toxin, BPA, phthalate and PVC free - Mizu's mouth is the perfect size for drinking. Not spilling! - Angled neck for smoother flow - 100% Reusable and recyclable - Will not retain flavors - Lifetime warranty
Shark Slaying!
Every year tens of millions of sharks die a slow death because of finning. Finning is the inhumane practice of hacking off the shark's fins and throwing its still living body back into the sea. The sharks either starve to death, are eaten alive by other fish, or drown (if they are not in constant movement their gills cannot extract oxygen from the water). Shark fins are being "harvested" in ever greater numbers to feed the growing demand for shark fin soup, an Asian "delicacy". Illegal Shark Finning in China! Not only is the finning of sharks barbaric, but their indiscriminate slaughter ...
Ten Thousand Massed at Foley Square… New York is alive! #occupywallstreet
At 3PM, thousands of students, workers, and other supporters gathered in Union Square chanting "Shut the city down!" and using the People's Mic to share stories of how banks and corporate greed have impacted the 99%. Simultaneously, Occupiers took to multiple subway stations in all five boroughs. Students chanted "CUNY should be free!" and "Student Power!" as they took to the streets along 16th and 5th Avenue, shutting down traffic and leaving police powerless to respond. Police attempts to erect barricades along 5th Avenue failed to block the march, as banners reading "OCCUPIED" were seen along New School buildings. Now, massive crowds ...
Ocean Green
A Sustainable Vision The ultimate goal for Ocean Green is to produce surfboards that are made entirely from natural sustainable raw materials. Most surfers feel compromised by having to use equipment that is ecologically damaging in what should be a natural environment. OG gives surfers the choice of showing respect for their environment as they interact with it. Performance, Strength and Beauty The innovative construction of our EcoFoil surfboards produces a robust yet lightweight hollow balsa core. The shapes have been designed by our world class shaper Frank McWilliams and the Nicaraguan balsa wood achieves a stunning finish. Ethical Practices We are committed to sourcing sustainable ...
LOVE – Green Trash Can
"LOVE" Militia from Miami, complements of 3rd and Ocean... 3rd and Ocean - http://www.3rdandOcean.com
Rerip: Recycling and Reusing Surfboards
The Springwise Newsletter informs us all of another awesome recycling/reuse idea: Keeping surfboards out of landfills with recycling and reuse. We've seen efforts focusing to varying extents on each of the “3Rs” of waste management — reduce, reuse and recycle — but we couldn't resist mentioning one more that recently caught our eye. It isn't brand new, but California-based Rerip is a site that aims to help surfers resell, exchange and recycle old surfboards. Polyurethane, epoxy resin and expanded polystyrene are among the harmful compounds used to make surfboards today, Rerip points out. For that reason, its mission is “to create accountability, ...
Water-Wise Your Bathroom
green | September 3rd, 2009 - 12:17 PMOf our daily water use, 75 percent is consumed in the bathroom. Changing our habits can cut back on our use.
Toilets, showerheads & faucets often have the number of gallons of water per minute used printed on them. Use these numbers – or the lack of a number – to consider getting more efficient ones.
High-efficiency toilets use less water per flush than normal toilets Look for toilets with the WaterSense label. WaterSense, a two-year-old program sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency, offers certification for a range of water-efficient products and appliances. All WaterSense products have to pass a water-use test. Toilets must be able to dispose of 350 grams of solid waste in a single flush.
If you are not in the market for a new toilet yet, try placing a placing a toilet dam or bottle filled with water in your toilet tank to cut down on the amount of water used for each flush, but make sure it doesn’t block the flushing equipment.
Install an Ultra Low Flow Toilet if you don’t have one. Toilets use 1.6 gallons per flush, instead of 3.5 to 7 gallons per flush for pre-1992 toilets. Some people an advocate do not flushing every time, but some people – friends and relatives included – think that’s gross. So if you have an older toilet in your home, you can greatly reduce your water use simply by replacing it.
Turn off the water to your toilets. Instead, capture used water from showers, sinks and faucets for flushing. This use of grey & black water is permitted locally and can save gallons per day.
Don’t waste a toilet flush. Drop tissues and other garbage in the trash instead of flushing it and save gallons every time.
Put food coloring in your toilet tank. If it seeps into the toilet bowl, you have a leak. It’s easy to fix, and you can save more than 600 gallons a month.
If a toilet handle frequently sticks in the flush position and lets water run constantly, replace or adjust it.
Plug the bathtub before turning the water on, then adjust the temperature as the tub fills up.
Only fill the bathtub as much as you need. Bathe babies and small children together when possible to conserve water.
Take shorter showers. An 8-minute shower uses about 17 gallons, while an efficient shower lasts 3 or 4 minutes and uses 7.5 gallons. Use a timer if necessary.
To save water and time, consider washing your face or brushing your teeth while in the shower.
Turn the water off while you shampoo and condition your hair and you can save more than 50 gallons a week.
Consider installing instant cut-off shower fixtures. They allow water temperature to remain the same when turning off water for lathering/shampooing.
Shave your face or legs less frequently to save water. Also consider using an electric razor or non-water based hair removal method
While washing your hands or face, don’t let the water run while you lather the soap.
Don’t wash your hair every time you shower if it doesn’t need it.
Share a shower with someone. Just make sure you use less water than you would taking two.
Reduce the number of showers you take in a day to no more than one. Plan activities in a way that avoids multiple or even single showers on some days.
Don’t let water run while shaving or washing your face. Brush your teeth first while waiting for water to get hot, then wash or shave after filling the basin. You can save over 100 gallons a week.
Don’t turn on your faucet full blast when just a trickle of water will do.
Instead of washing your face, use cleansing facial wipes. The wipes don’t require water and effectively clean your face, even removing makeup.
Although not as effective as soap & water, antibacterial hand wipes or alcohol-based hand sanitizers containing at least 60% alcohol can give a quick hand cleaning
Properly dry, air out and reuse towels whenever possible to avoid additional laundering. Wait until necessary to launder bed linens and blankets.
Make sure to turn your faucets all the way off. If water continues to drip, make repairs or call maintenance as soon as possible.
Take the time to educate your children about what they can do to conserve water. Point out specific water-saving strategies, such as cleaning teeth, shorter showers etc, to help save water and cut your costs as well.
75 Think at the Sink Water Tips
Green Your Bathroom: Start With the Toilet
