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Celebrating the big rock

Posted by Mike Fahrion on Wed, Apr 22, 2009 @ 08:44 AM
  
  
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All over the planet, little Earthlings are working their Crayola's to draw pictures of our dynamic planet on recycled paper in celebration of Earth day.

(Regardless of your position on the state-of-the-planet, we can certainly agree that we're far better off than those that were celebrating Pluto Day).

There's no question that both individuals and companies everywhere are becoming increasingly aware and assertive about being "green." Sometimes it's driven by regulations like WEEE, RoHS and such. Sometimes it's driven by a marketing push, and sometimes it's driven by the realization that being green can actually have a positive impact on the bottom line.

 What do I see at B&B?

Sure there's the regulatory front. We jumped quickly on the RoHS and WEEE wagon, but there are lots of little things as well. Aggressive "lights out" practices to save electricity. Recycling bins all over the place that not only make us feel good, but reduce dumpster expenses. Lots of little things that can add up!

 What is your company doing? Things that make good sense that B&B should do too? Silly things in the name of "green" that make no sense at all?

 

 

Comments

What are we doing to be "green"? 
 
Ignoring the stupid ROHC and buying up all the lead based Kester solder we can get our hands on. 
 
The whole thing is stupid beyond belief.
Posted @ Thursday, April 23, 2009 12:25 PM by Andy Watters
I’m a fanatic about recycling. (That’s my mother’s fault not mine.) Here at TestCrafters, with some moans and groans, we are always recycling. For example, we reuse the reverse side of used paper, including advertisements that come in the mail, for interoffice memos and drafts. Not only does it save money but also it cuts down on clutter. Our products use tons of wire and over a period of time the product is discontinued for use. We found that by dismantling the product and cutting the wires, we can reuse these same wires in a smaller product. We have a trade-in program with our customers, were we can offer credits for reusing their TestCrafters’ products when they order new ones. This saves on new chassis’s, which saves on aluminum, which saves on chemical powder coating, which saves on environmental and disposal costs, and wire. We don’t stop there either. Whenever we acquire a new computer, we recycle the old ones to schools, families in need, or to the local city disposal where they take what they can to recycle. Lights off when you leave the room, including bathrooms, and using a few energy saving light bulbs has bought several pizzas. When everyone helps, even a little, it all adds up. And I can’t tell you how much money we’ve saved! That alone should be a good incentive.
Posted @ Friday, April 24, 2009 3:20 PM by BJ
I fully agree with the first response - The whole green thing smells too much like Al Gore's back pocket. While we are at it let's swallow the whole carbon credit crapola which is just a way to push money from America around the globe to third world countries and spank our companies for creating anything... and put money in Al Gores back pocket. ComputerBob
Posted @ Saturday, April 25, 2009 6:51 PM by ComputerBob
I fully agree with the first response - The whole green thing smells too much like Al Gore's back pocket. While we are at it let's swallow the whole carbon credit crapola which is just a way to push money from America around the globe to third world countries and spank our companies for creating anything... and put money in Al Gores back pocket. ComputerBob
Posted @ Saturday, April 25, 2009 6:52 PM by ComputerBob
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