Green Olympics

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An overview is provided on green products and technology used to build the Olympic facilities for Sydney, Australia's presentation of the 2000 Olympic Games. They included solar energy and waste-water treatment systems, non-toxic and recycled construction materials, and agreements from event sponsors to initiate environmentally safe production practices, such as Coca-Cola's elimination of ozone-depleting refrigerants.

Author: Bannon, Aaron
Australia, Construction, 2000 AD, Building, Olympics

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A change of environment

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An overview is presented on the environmentally safe products and techniques used to construct the new Washington, D.C. office for Greenpeace. These include carpeting made of recycled fibers, wire cabling covered with dioxin-free plastics, desks constructed of lumber waste, flooring made from reclaimed wood, and counter-tops composed of recycled yogurt containers.

Washington, DC, Evaluation, Buildings and facilities, Washington, D.C., Recycling (Waste, etc.), Recycling, Industrial design, Environmental engineering

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Suspense and success in the Southern Ocean Sanctuary

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A description is presented on the efforts of Greenpeace to prohibit whaling by Japanese fleets in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary. Tactics include interfering with bringing catches on deck, as the whalers' harpoons are still attached to the whale and are not able to fire again until the catch is released.

Author: Bannon, Aaron
Antarctica, Cover Story, Demonstrations and protests, Protection and preservation, Whales, Southern Ocean, Whaling

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Subjects list: Usage, Environmental aspects, Green technology, Green products, Greenpeace Foundation Inc.
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