Posted by Gilbert on Mar 24, 2010 in
Green Initiative
Last year in our small little ways, BAFCO participated for the first time in EARTH HOUR. And this 2010, we hope to not only participate but also to influence others and initiate awareness about the impact of human activities on our planet.
Everyone has an opinion on the state of our world and the impact of human activities on its sustainability. While we may not all agree on the specifics, every person on our planet has a common interest to save the world — it is our home, after all.
We are asking everyone here in the UAE to switch off all non-essential lights from 8.30pm to 9.30pm on 27th March 2010, to send a message and join the campaign around the world that says we have the power to take action against global warming and by working together we can make a huge difference.
Earth Hour Website
“Earth Hour is a powerful symbol of what can be achieved through individual action on a global scale, with the whole world coming together in a response to tackle climate change. In the UAE we are keen to grasp the momentum generated by this global occasion.”
Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, Managing Director, Emirates Wildlife Society – WWF
In 2008, more than 50 million people in 400 cities around the world took part.
In 2009, over 4000 cities in 88 countries officially switched off their lights to support the planet, making Earth Hour the world’s largest global climate change initiative.
In 2010, let us stand up and be counted by turning off all unnecessary lights for one hour. Let’s unite for Earth Hour.
Please pass along this message to your colleagues and friends.
>> Learn more what you can do to support the Earth Hour.
Posted by Gilbert on Mar 15, 2010 in
Green Initiative Below is a funny take of USA Today on the challenges and realities of the green movement.
Posted by Gilbert on Mar 14, 2010 in
Office Furniture To keep your metabolism going strong and to prevent overeating, it’s important to have a healthy snack around every three to four hours. If you are at home, it’s fairly easy, but what about at work or in between client meetings between Deira and Dubai Media City.
Here are some ideas for portable healthy snacks, to keep you healthy and productive:
In Your Car:
* Almonds (unsalted preferably)
* Animal crackers
* Fruit snacks
* Graham crackers
* Mixed nuts
Your Desk Drawer at the Office:
* Canned fruit
* Fruit (apples has the longest life span)
* Instant oatmeal
* Canned shakes (e.g. Carnation Instant Breakfast, Slim-Fast)
* Microwave soup cups (broth-based and low sodium preferably)
* Peanut butter and whole grain crackers
In the Mini-Fridge at the Office:
* Egg (hard-boiled ahead of time)
* Low-fat or non-fat yogurt
* Single serving orange juice bottles
* Single serving tomato juice cans
* Sliced veggies and reduced-fat salad dressing
In Your Handbag or Backpack:
* Baked or reduced-fat potato chips in a zipper bag
* Baked tortilla chips in a zipper bag
* Cereal (low sugar preferably) in a zipper bag
* Cereal bar
* Granola bar
* Mixed nuts in a zipper bag
* Popcorn (preferably air-popped) in a zipper bag
* Pretzels in a zipper bag
* Raisin mini boxes
If you have other proven healthy snacks, please do share them in our comments.
