Make Earth Hour 2009 a success by getting involved now!
The Concept of Earth Hour: Tens of millions of people around the world will come together once again to make a bold statement about their concern about global climate change by doing something quite simple – turning off their lights for one hour. Earth Hour symbolises the concept that, by working together, each of us can have a positive impact in the fight against climate change.
Purpose: Bermuda will become the first Flagship Country to be recognised by World Wildlife Fund (US) and will be part of their global media campaign for Earth Hour. For Bermuda, it sends a message that we care about this issue and stand with the rest of the world in seeking to find solutions to the escalating climate crisis.
The Bermuda College Fall Colloquium II
Thursday, November 20, 6 pm to 8 pm
Greenrock will speak at the Bermuda College’s second environmental colloquium on Thursday, November 20. The event, hosted by the College’s Division of Liberal Arts, aims to promote public awareness on key environmental issues.
This year’s guest speaker is Greenrock’s president, Mr Andrew Vaucrosson. He will present key information on the importance of energy conservation and discuss how Bermuda’s public can conserve energy in their daily lives. This timely topic is vital at the individual, local and global levels.
November 17-21, 2008
Presented by the Ministry of Work and Engineering
Fun events and chances to win great prizes all week, including:
Radio contests on Power 95, Hot 107 and Mix 106
Label Your Blue Bag contest
Aluminium Can Drive contest
Celebrating the Environment art exhibition
Free car litter bags
Free drinks from Bruce the Beverage Man
E-waste drop-off day
Tours of Bermuda’s recycling plant
For more information:
download a Recycle Week flyer (437 kb)
email
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or call 297-7953.
Tuesday, 02 September 2008
Energy Conservation in Bermuda
Notes from the Town Hall Meeting
Thursday 4 September
(including slides of presentation)
At the August 27th Town Hall Meeting, Dr. John Byrne from the Centre of Energy and Environmental Policy (CEEP) spoke about the importance of balancing energy supply with the environment, based on quantified science that humans contribute to Global Warming. It has also been quantified that we can, at a local level, reduce the amount of emissions we release into the environment and thus save dollars and reduce the warming effect. One of the principal conclusions of Dr. Byrne's presentation highlighted that the fastest way to reduce carbon emissions at the lowest cost is to create a society that is focused on energy conservation and efficiency.
In keeping with these indisputable facts, Andrew Vaucrosson, President of Greenrock, gave a presentation at the September 4th Town Hall Meeting about ways we can conserve energy in Bermuda.
Greenrock has stated in the past, and continues to state now, that Bermuda must first develop a comprehensive energy plan, which provides both short- and long-term guidance on Bermuda’s energy needs while balancing environmental, economic and social perspectives.
In the short term, this plan might focus on conservation by providing economic incentives and guidelines to those customers who conserve energy by installing certified energy-saving technologies or micro-renewables. Within this short period, this plan should separately address the cost of energy used by residential versus commercial customers, thus lessening the socio-economic division occurring in our community.
We are pleased to report that Greenrock raised close to $12,000 at the Bolero Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction on April 24th. These funds will go towards Greenrock’s ‘Changing the Mindset’ account. But just as importantly, everyone who attended had a wonderful evening, making new friends and celebrating Greenrock’s achievements in the community.
Starting on March 24th and running up to May 3rd - the 21st Bermuda End-to-End event - there will be series of Public Service Announcements (PSA) in the local newspapers and on several of the local radio stations.
This PSA campaign is meant to educate those living in Bermuda on the long-term impact of NOT switching to a reusable bag and bottle as an alternative to buying bottled water, primarily in plastic bottles, and using disposable plastic or paper bags.
This PSA campaign was made possible by the generous grant received from the 2007 Bermuda End-to-End (registered charity 558) during their 20th Anniversary.
Radio contests on Power 95, Hot 107 and Mix 106
Energy Conservation in Bermuda
Bring Your Own - Bottle or Bag PSA Campaign
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