Filed under: Baltimore Recycling, News | Tags: Baltimore Recycling, Creative Package Design, Fan Cans, Stadium Recycling Cans
Fan Cans Double Recyling In Less Than One Year At Baltimore Stadium
Image Courtesy of Fan Can LLC
If the newly installed Fan Cans at M&T Bank Stadium are any indication, creativity can go a long way to encouraging a greener lifestyle.
*Fan Cans is a line of 45-gallon recycling and waste receptacles designed to grab fan attention with lids shaped like baseball batter and football player helmets. Since the placement of these cans at the Stadium, recycling has more than doubled. All of the company’s 45-gallon receptacles utilize up to 50% post-consumer and industrial plastic, are highly-durable for expanded service life, and are 100% recyclable at the end of their life cycle.
Fan Cans LLC is a Maryland-based company
* Information provided by PRWEB
Filed under: News | Tags: Baltimore Energy, Constellation Energy, Garrett County Wind Project, Wind Power
Constellation Energy Signs Agreement to Acquire Western Maryland Wind Project
Press Release
Source: Constellation Energy
On 10:00 am EST, Monday November 30, 2009
BALTIMORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Constellation Energy (NYSE:CEG – News) today announced it has signed an agreement with Clipper Windpower, Inc. to acquire the Criterion wind project in Garrett County, Md. The $140 million, 70-megawatt wind energy project would be developed, constructed, owned and operated by Constellation Energy. This new renewable energy resource would provide enough sustainable electricity to meet the annual equivalent usage of an estimated 23,000 households. It is one of several clean energy initiatives Constellation Energy has recently completed or proposed across Maryland.
For more, CLICK HERE.
Filed under: News | Tags: America's Best City Parks, Best of Baltimore, Forbes, Patterson Park
Forbes Names Patterson Park One Of America’s Best City Parks
In a new article in the travel section of Forbes, Paterson Park, in Baltimore, is named one of America’s best city parks.
According to the article, Patterson Park “is steeped in history; it was the site of Union encampments during the Civil War, and houses several unique, historic buildings. It’s also full of present-day pleasures–skating rinks, pavilions and playgrounds–that connect the surrounding neighbors to the space”.
Frederick Law Olmstead designed Patterson Park at the end of the 19th century. It was the first athletic park in the United States. Today it spans 155 acres and is frequented by not only by runners, bikers, basketball, soccer players and other sports enthusiasts, but it has also become a popular setting for families, community gardeners and bird watchers, among others. In addition to being a free and open space to the public, Patterson Park hosts community, cultural, and artisitic events. For more information about Patterson Park, CLICK HERE.
Filed under: Events, Opinion | Tags: Baltimore Green Shopping, Black Friday, Buy Nothing Day, Green Consumerism
Celebrate Black Friday, Participate By Not Participating
It is time to get real. The moment you buy something, that very same thing is built again, using new resources and energy. You simply can not shop your way to a greener future. A 2007 CNN report revealed a shocking study done by CIBC World Markets on green consumerism. The study showed that making consumers feel better about their shopping choices — by encouraging them to buy energy efficient products — produced one notable outcome: They bought more.
The first Buy Nothing Day started in 1997. The goal is to remind us: There’s only one way to avoid the collapse of this human experiment of ours on Planet Earth: we have to consume less. To learn more about Buy Nothing Day, CLICK HERE.
Filed under: Bmore Veg, Events | Tags: Baltimore Vegan, Compassion Over Killing, Emily's Cafe and Desserts, Humane League of Baltimore, Vegan Thanksgiving
Vegan Thanksgiving Benefit At The Newly Opened Emily’s Cafe & Desserts
Join Compassion Over Killing and the Humane League of Baltimore as they celebrate the grand opening of Emily’s Cafe & Desserts Tuesday November 24th.
Emily’s is generously hosting a benefit day for COK and HLB on Nov. 24, with 20% of the entire day’s sales being donated towards our efforts to help animals! What’s more is that the benefit continues after-hours! Emily’s Cafe closes at 4:30 p.m., but a benefit party starts at 6 p.m. For $25, you’ll enjoy all-you-can-eat Thanksgiving-inspired vegan appetizers, sweets, and drink, not to mention great company!
This evening event is open to everyone, so bring along your friends and family. Please RVSP so Emily’s Cafe will know how much food to prepare.
WHERE: Emily’s Cafe & Desserts, 4901 Springarden Dr., Baltimore, MD
WHEN: Tues., Nov. 24th 6:00 pm. to 9:00 p.m.
RSVP: info@cok.net or 301-891-2458 (advance tickets not available, please pay at the door)
Filed under: Nuclear Energy | Tags: Baltimore Citypaper, Calvert Cliffs, Constellation Energy, No Nukes, Nuclear Renaissance
NO Nukes
A Baltimore Citypaper reader recently submit a letter to the editor regarding the lack of coverage of the deal between Constellation Energy and Electricite de France and their efforts for a new nuclear reactor at Calvert Cliffs. Well Max, Baltidome hears you and wants to help you spread the word.
From the Baltimore Citypaper:
The Mail, No Nukes
Posted 11/18/2009
I went through the latest issue of City Paper looking for news of the Public Service Commission’s approval of the merger between Constellation Energy and Electricite de France. But there was none. This is a major news story, as the PSC members lacked the courage to reject a deal which will result in the building of a third nuclear reactor in Maryland.
Nuclear energy is a failed and dangerous way to produce electricity. It is a byproduct of the nuclear-weapons industry, and cannot exist without the government propping it up with favorable legislation and subsidies. Instead of the PSC telling Constellation Energy to get busy on renewable energy, it sold out the financial future of the citizens in Maryland.
The taxpayers and ratepayers cannot afford nuclear energy. Whatever reactor-cost figure is used, anywhere from $10 to $15 billion, it will be wrong, as cost overruns are a guarantee. Also guaranteed are higher rates. Many people in Baltimore, which has the highest poverty rate in the state, cannot afford current rates. How will they pay their bills when the cost of this reactor is expected to triple the rates?
People will have to make choices between paying the utility bill and buying food. Or medicine. Or paying the rent. Deregulation means never saying sorry for taking more and more money from the people. City Paper should cover this travesty.
Max Obuszewski
Baltimore
