On January 19, the Governor pocket vetoed the e-waste recycling bill. Notwithstanding letters of support from many counties (even Republican Counties) and the Commissioner of the NJDEP, this important piece of legislation was allowed to die. While this may be a victory for manufacturers that wanted to avoid their ethical and environmental responsibility, it may […]
The CBS News Segment on recycling raises a good question about the value of recycling. In fairness, 1.5 minutes is a tough way to condense a story. So, I have no issue with the facts as they were presented… Nonetheless, there is much more to the question of recycling value. Recycling has a value that […]
Please see the attached press release on electronics waste. The legislature has done the right thing…but industry is using misinformation to try and kill this legislation. For it to pass, it must be signed by the Governor no later than the 19th. Call Governor Christie’s office and simply say that he should sign A-4763. The […]
Imagine, sports enthusiasts interested in ocean pollution. Well, of course, it makes sense that those who surf or sports fish near shore are sensitive to pollution, but it is even better to see those that use the deep oceans…long distance sailors start to raise the issue. As Mr. Clarey points out, the amount of plastic […]
Mr. Chow has written an excellent article on lighting design that anyone, whether interested in LEED or just good lighting should read as a primer. I have seen lighting considered as an afterthought on far too many projects. Either people don’t want to spend the money on good quality lighting, or they do not receive […]