From: bovik@eecs.nwu.edu (James Salsman)
Subject: Please help Craig's Postmaster!
Followup-To: alt.usenet.recovery
Summary: ...if there is anyone who needs recovery from usenet...
Keywords: Shergold,Craig; Paper waste; philatelic rerouting
Organization: BRI
Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1992 19:48:41 GMT


[It seems that due to <1992Jul17.155805.25531@newsgate.sps.mot.com>,
may it be canceled quickly, there has been a revival of the Craig
Shergold legend.  I would like to try my hand at a revision, in the
spirit of the Valdez Principles, the World Summit, and Anglo-American
good-will.]

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The Carshaltan post office has for five years been overwelmed with
waste paper.  They have probably adapted to the situation but could do
with any additional ideas you might provide.  The post officers would
like to be included in the Guinness book of world records for the
largest collection of paper recycling ideas ever.  Please help this
dream of a new, clean world come true.  If your local recycling
project has distributed flyers having to do with "pre/post-consumer
waste," or if you can make a postcard from a copy of an article on
paper recycling, please mail it to the following address, and ask 10
others people to do the same.  Thanks.

Postmaster, Re. Shergold Project
Carshaltan
London SM1 1LD
United Kingdom

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On a more serious note, if you hold stock, please cast a proxy in
favor of the Valdez Principles!  [attached:]

WHEREAS, CERES, a broad coalition of institutional investors and
environmentalists, announced the Valdez Principles in 1989, calling for:

 1. Protection of the Biosphere:  Minimize and seek to eliminate release of
pollutants causing damage to the air, water, or earth or its inhabitants. 
Safeguard habitats in rivers, lakes, wetlands, costal zones and oceans and
minimize contributing to the greenhouse effect, depletion of the ozone layer,
acid rain, or smog.

 2. Sustainable Use of Natural Resources:  Make sustainable use of natural
resources, such as water, soils, and forests.  Conserve nonrenewable natural
resources through efficient use and careful planning.  Protect wildlife
habitat, open spaces and wilderness, while preserving biodiversity.

 3. Reduction and Disposal of Wastes:  Minimize the creation of waste;
wherever possible recycle materials.  Dispose of waste through safe and
responsible methods.

 4. Wise use of Energy:  Make every effort to use environmentally safe and
sustainable energy sources.  Invest in improved energy efficiency and
conservation in operations.  Maximize energy efficiency of products produced
or sold.

 5. Risk Reduction:  Minimize environmental, health, and safety risks to
employees and communities in which we operate by employing safe technologies
and operating procedures and being constantly prepared for emergencies.

 6. Marketing of Safe Products and Services:  Sell products and services that
minimize environmental impacts and are safe as consumers use them.  Inform
consumers of environmental impacts of products and services.

 7. Damage Compensation:  Take responsibility for harm caused to the
environment by making every effort to fully restore the environment and
compensate persons adversely affected.

 8. Disclosure:  Disclose to employees and the public incidents relating to
operations that cause environmental harm or pose health and safety hazards and
take no action against employees who report environmental, health, and safety
conditions.

 9. Environmental Directors and Managers:  Commit management resources to
implement these Principles, monitor and report on implementation, and ensure
that the Board and Chief Officer are kept informed of and fully responsible
for environmental affairs.  Have at least one member qualified to represent
environmental interests.

10. Assessment and Annual Audit:  Conduct and make public an annual
self-evaluation of progress in implementing these Principles and in complying
with all applicable laws and regulations throughout worldwide operations. 
Work toward timely creation of independent environmental audit procedures
completed annually and made available to the public.

WHEREAS, these Principles apply to all types of commercial corporations,
academic institutions, municipalities and states.

WHEREAS, in cooperation with industry, CERES has developed the only
standardized format for environmental reporting, which we recommend
establishments utilize in environmental reporting as requested by this
resolution.

RESOLVED, that Bovik Research Institute shall adhere to these Principles, and
encourage other establishments to do so as well.
-- 
:James Salsman
::Bovik Research
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