Monday, August 25, 2008

Convention 'Greening' Goes Awry - Wooden Hotel Keys Cause Problems


Denver - The Democrats have embarked on a highly visible effort to make their convention the "greenest" ever, focusing on everything from expanded recycling to more creative programs like encouraging Denver restaurants to offer "lean 'n' green" meals made with healthful, organic, and locally sourced ingredients. But not all of their environmentally friendly initiatives have gone as planned. Take the hotel card keys, for example. Instead of the traditional plastic cards, the Sheraton in downtown handed guests Visa-sponsored swipe cards "made from sustainably-harvested wood." The plan lasted all of a few hours. More... Magazine Lane - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News Marketplace - Park Seed