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Comment on BayScapes for gardens, the Bay, and your business by Brian England

Brian England — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 03:19:24 +0000

I bayscape at home and it takes 2 years for the architectural board to approve. I do the same at work but hit a road block when HC Public Works has not approved a plan that allows curb cuts to allow stormwater on Berger Road to flow into a BayScape area. BayScaping is a great idea!
Hollie gets it!
Master Gardeners gets it,
The Watersheds Academy gets it!
BUT all Howard County Government can do is tax us $800 million! The Ready program is a move in the right direction, but what about what is left over?
It has been over TWO weeks since Josh promised to release details on how the $800 million was going to be spent and who was going to control how it was going to spent.
HC has not had one public forum, WAC (CA) so far have been the only group who have acted, later in the month there will be another forum but this goes on while the HC council work on the Stormwater bill!
It is time for our council to take a leadership role in promoting a series of presentations that will inform the public on the importance of the Stormwater tax and insuring that it will be used in a way that will help the Bay.

Comment on Hybrid car battery update by Ned

Ned — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:51:38 +0000

This has been an unknown and a concern for many people. Good to hear the potential of recycling. I also have been hearing that hybrid cars have been know to get 200,000 miles and more on the original batteries.

Comment on Eco-friendly gifts by Inger Raaby

Inger Raaby — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 04:49:41 +0000

Actually, I don’t think it’s enough to be eco-friendly, unfortunately. And it’s not just me. Read what Monbiot has to say on the subject: http://www.monbiot.com/2012/12/10/the-gift-of-death/

I especially like this part: “Bake them a cake, write them a poem, give them a kiss, tell them a joke, but for god’s sake stop trashing the planet to tell someone you care. All it shows is that you don’t.”

Comment on Eco-friendly gifts by Ned

Ned — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:03:07 +0000

I always try to ask for a green alternative whenever I buy anything. We will only get a sustainable future if we demand it in everything we do.

Comment on Will political wrangling and self-imposed silence ever end? by Karin D

Karin D — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:37:57 +0000

The political wrangling won’t subside until more women make significant gains in the political ranks. Let’s hope the new women senators of the 113th Congress (Elizabeth Warren D-Mass., Tammy Baldwin D-WI, Heidi Heitkamp D-ND, and Mazie Hirono D-Hawaii) set the bar high for others to follow.

Comment on HR managers should be leading the sustainability charge by John Podrebarac

John Podrebarac — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:21:14 +0000

The author highlights a very important factor as it relates to sustainability – it’s all about culture change! Needless to say, with a focus on the right culture change, proper incentives, HR can really ensure of the drive for sustainability.

Comment on Sustainability Celebrities by Ned

Ned — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:01:05 +0000

I remember meeting Bill Richardson back when he was running for President in 2008. Quite a thoughtful man who actually had a breadth of experience in both domestic and international issues. I also have always liked Bruce Babbit and not just because he was a geologist. He was able to look at Federal Land use issues from both sides.

Comment on Sustainability on several fronts by Karin

Karin — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:51:08 +0000

Thanks! We will!

Comment on Sustainability on several fronts by Canelin Hasri

Canelin Hasri — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:08:27 +0000

Please keep the good and creative ideas coming guys! I especially liked the posts on making a business case for sustainability. That’s where the rubber meets the road.

Comment on Global 100 list of the most sustainable corporations in the world includes eight American firms by Carl Lewes

Carl Lewes — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 04:50:13 +0000

Ola! Frank,
Thanks for the info. Innovation and adaptation are words commonly echoed throughout the manufacturing industry. We are very focused on surviving in a demanding fast-paced economy, but are we even thinking about surviving in a world wrought with climate change? Are we positioning ourselves to get rich because of global warming? Smart companies are altering their business practices to accommodate the needs of this growing market.