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, ...
City of San Jose, California, US: Public Area Recycling
green | April 4th, 2010 - 9:29 AM
Public Area Litter and Recycling Cans
To help keep San José clean, reduce street and sidewalk litter and support the City’s zero waste goals, over 800 Public Litter Cans (PLCs) have been placed strategically throughout the City in and around high pedestrian areas. The majority are retrofitted with special recycling tops identified with the international recycle logo.
Recycling On-the-Go
The revitalized downtown area, bus stops, business districts, neighborhoods and transit areas are convenient locations for on-the-go pedestrians to dispose of unwanted trash and to recycle beverage containers. The PLCs provide each community the opportunity to keep their streets clean while still keeping their own unique look. Each receptacle has capacity for 30 gallons of trash and many have a scavenger-friendly recycling top.
PLC Waste Processing
Most of the PLCs are serviced 2 to 3 times a week with some high traffic areas serviced daily by Green Waste Recovery, Inc. Approximately 200 tons of material is collected per year through this program. All materials are sorted to maximize recycling and composting opportunities.
Maintenance
The Environmental Services Department employs one fulltime person to maintain and oversee the PLC program. This dedicated person removes graffiti due to vandalism, cleans and paints older cans and repairs and replaces damaged cans to combat blight.
PLC Service Center
To report a vandalized or damaged PLC, please follow the link to the Public Litter Can (PLC) Service Request Form.
Parks Recycling Program
From large regional parks like Kelley and Alum Rock to small “tot” lots such as Gregory and Huerta, the parks recycling program brings recycling where you play.
There are over 500 containers located throughout 133 local parks. San José has about 5.6 million visitors annually and the parks recycling program gives everyone an opportunity to pitch-in and recycle.
The containers are clearly labeled with the word RECYCLE” and come in two different styles. One style is a domed-top steel can while the other is a slant-top can, with slats made of 100% recycled plastic.
The parks recycling program is one of the ways the City of San José’s Environmental Services Department is working towards encouraging residents and visitors to recycle where they live, work and play. This program was funded by a grant from the state Department of Conservation.
Help keep San José beautiful. Don’t litter your unwanted trash, recycle it!
Look for public litter cans in these areas:
- Airport
- Alum Rock Village
- City Hall
- City Parks
- Community Centers
- Convention Center
- Downtown
- Japantown
- Libraries
- the Alameda Business District
- West San Carlos Business District
thanks to City of San José: Public Area Recycling
