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The "GREEN" thread
31 Dec 2011 15:08 - 22 Apr 2016 12:12 #92
by ScienceChic
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
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www.grist.org/list/2011-12-30-times-squa...rop-switches-to-leds
Times Square ball-drop switches to LEDs
by Sarah Laskow
30 Dec 2011
forummedia.us/philips/
Times Square ball-drop switches to LEDs
by Sarah Laskow
30 Dec 2011
Despite Republicans' efforts to equate efficient lighting with tyranny, the age of incandescent bulbs will be officially over as of Jan. 1. The best indication of this switch-over is not any one piece of legislation coming out of Washington, but a totally symbolic move: When the Times Square balls drops at midnight on New Year's Eve, its shining light will be emanating from 32,256 LED bulbs.
In summary: Bye-bye incandescents. We won't miss you.
forummedia.us/philips/
Today’s Ball benefits from unmatched investment in LED technology, with its modules lasting about 30,000 hours and using just 22 watts of electricity. This is an 88% reduction in energy use and 573 tons less of CO2 then its previous lighting source.
Additional Times Square Ball Facts:
The Ball consumes the same amount of energy per hour as it takes to operate just two traditional home ovens. (Source: U.S. Department of Energy - Consumer Appliance Energy Use)
The Ball is lit by 32,256 Philips Luxeon Rebel LEDs (light emitting diodes), each of which can be digitally controlled to create extraordinary effects.
The LED lighting in the Ball has a rated average life of 30,000 hours, compared to the roughly 1,000 hour life span of previous incandescent and halogen solutions.
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
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02 Jan 2012 15:56 - 22 Apr 2016 12:12 #94
by RY
good for you Moonchild. I do the same, most of us have cups with us anyways, so why not use them
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Moonchild wrote: Whenever I go into places where I get to-go drinks, especially Jamba Juice, I take my own cup with me so I don't add to the landfills. It's good that Starbucks is focusing on this, with as busy as they are!
Starbucks looks for ways to encourage paper cup recycling
The world’s biggest coffee chain wants to convince everyone from recycling companies to paper mills that it’s worth the effort to recycle paper cups.
www.mnn.com/food/beverages/stories/starb...-paper-cup-recycling
good for you Moonchild. I do the same, most of us have cups with us anyways, so why not use them
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26 Jan 2012 13:52 - 22 Apr 2016 12:14 #95
by ScienceChic
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
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grist.org/green-home/ask-umbra-why-are-m...ning-out-so-quickly/
Ask Umbra: Why are my CFLs burning out so quickly?
By Ask Umbra
23 Jan 2012
From switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/nhorowitz/new...ng_bulbs_are_co.html
Ask Umbra: Why are my CFLs burning out so quickly?
By Ask Umbra
23 Jan 2012
Q. Dear Umbra,
A CFL that I’ve had for less than a year just burnt out. It’s happened to me numerous times before. We’re told that one of the money-saving benefits of CFLs is that they last much longer than incandescent bulbs, but that’s not been my experience. Am I buying the wrong brands? Has demand for cheap CFLs caused manufacturers to cut corners? What’s the deal?
A. I can’t say for sure why your bulbs are fading so fast, but I do adore this handy chart of CFL Killers from Seattle City Light, which also offers tips for getting the most from your bulbs.
From switchboard.nrdc.org/blogs/nhorowitz/new...ng_bulbs_are_co.html
"Now, more than ever, the illusions of division threaten our very existence. We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another as if we were one single tribe.” -King T'Challa, Black Panther
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it. ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. ~Winston Churchill
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