Friday, November 05, 2004

[Energy Efficiency] UVic leads B.C. universities in energy efficiency e.Points may not be currency on eBay, but UVic can redeem them to improve its energy efficiency even further, thanks to B.C. Hydro's "e.Points Bonus Program." BC Hydro has presented UVic with $84,000 worth of e.Points Bonus in recognition of the university's successful reduction of electrical energy use over the past year. To date, this e.Points award is the highest ever given to a postsecondary institution. 3:26:16 PM Google It!    [Chemistry] National Historic Chemical Landmarks "The American Chemical Society [ACS] ... has declared nearly 40 places, discoveries, and achievements historic chemical landmarks." This site discusses these items and the roles chemists played in "expanding the frontiers of knowledge, advancing medicine and industry, and creating products from aspirin to zippers." Browsable by topic, including new products (such as bakelite, nylon, and synthetic rubber) and medical miracles (such as synthetic hormones and penicillin). [Librarians' Index to the Internet] 3:19:01 PM Google It!    [Recycling] Gift Wrapping Alternatives Features ideas for gift-wrap made from calendars, children's artwork, old maps, and other materials. Also includes instructions for making fabric gift bags and trimming gifts with natural materials such as evergreen branches. [Librarians' Index to the Internet] 3:17:11 PM Google It!

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