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Albany County, NY Phase Out of Trans Fat

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 5/14/07
Source File: http://www.albanycounty.com/departments/legislature/resolutions/2007/0514/07-237.pdf
Text:
RESOLUTION NO. 237
REQUESTING THE ALBANY COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH AND THE HEALTH COMMISSIONER TO AMEND THE SANITARY CODE
REQUIRING RESTAURANTS AND FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS TO PHASE OUT ARTIFICIAL TRANS FAT''
WHEREAS, While the public is protected from environmental hazards such as lead
paint and asbestos, artificial trans fat remains an unnecessary and dangerous ingredient
in food, increasing the risk of heart disease and strokes, and
WHEREAS, It is estimated that Americans on average consume almost 6 grams of
trans fat each day, and more if they eat a single fast food meal which can contain 10 grams
or more of trans fat, and
WHEREAS, Artificial trans fat, dangerous to health because it elevates LDL “bad”
cholesterol and lowers HDL “good” cholesterol at the same time, can be replaced with
readily available heart-healthy oils such as corn, canola and soy, without changing the taste
of foods, and
WHEREAS, Restaurants and other food service establishments such as caterers and
mobile food vendors are a major source of artificial trans fat, and customers have no
practical way of knowing whether or not the food they order is cooked in artificial trans fat,
and
WHEREAS, The New York City Board of Health last December approved
regulations restricting artificial trans fat in food served by restaurants and food service
establishments, and other municipalities around the country are considering similar action
to assure safe and healthy dining options, and
WHEREAS, The Albany County Legislature believes it is in the best interest of
Albany County citizens to reduce their exposure to an avoidable risk to their health and
well-being by reducing the artificial trans fat contained in the foods they eat in restaurants,
now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That this Honorable Body requests that the Albany County Board of
Health and the Health Commissioner develop a practicable plan to amend the Albany
County Sanitary Code phasing out artificial trans fat at all Albany County restaurants and
food service establishments, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward
certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.
Category:County Governments
Category:Food-Related Policies
Category:Health
Category:New York
Category:Resolutions
Albany County, NY Resolution Against Child Labor and Sweatshops

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 9/10/07 Unanimous
Source File: http://www.albanycounty.com/departments/legislature/resolutions/2007/0910/07-381.pdf
Text:
RESOLUTION NO. 381
ESTABLISHING A COUNTY PURCHASING POLICY GIVING PRIORITY TO BIDDERS FOR APPAREL AND TEXTILES WHO COMPLY WITH CHILD LABOR, WAGE AND HOUR AND WORKPLACE SAFETY LAWS
WHEREAS, This Honorable Body believes Albany County should take steps to ensure that tax dollars do not subsidize sweatshops or manufacturers in this country or abroad who violate child labor laws, engage in unfair labor practices or subject workers to occupational hazards regarding the purchase of apparel or textiles, and
WHEREAS, This Honorable Body previously demonstrated its concern through approval of Resolution No. 404-a for 1997, directing the County Purchasing Agent to develop and maintain a policy of evaluating producers and suppliers of clothing and textiles concerning the working conditions under which the goods are manufactured to determine that Albany County does not purchase clothing and textiles produced under sweatshop conditions, and
WHEREAS, The State of New York has given municipalities authority under the State Finance law to incorporate language in bid specifications for the purchase of apparel or textiles that gives priority to bidders who provide documentation that the goods were manufactured in compliance with child labor, wage and hour and workplace safety laws, along with the identities or subcontractors and manufacturing plants, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the County of Albany establishes a County purchasing policy giving priority to bidders for apparel and textiles who comply with child labor, wage and hour and workplace safety laws, and, be it further
RESOLVED, The definition for “apparel” or “textiles” shall mean all articles of clothing, cloth or goods produced by weaving, knitting or felting or any similar production processes for such articles, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a statement shall be included in bid specifications that the County shall not enter into a contract to purchase apparel or textiles from a bidder unable or unwilling to provide documentation as part of its bid attesting that the goods were manufactured in compliance with all applicable labor and occupational safety laws; stating if known the name and address of each subcontractor utilized in the production of the goods and stating, if known, all manufacturing plants utilized by the bidder or subcontractor, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the County Purchasing Agent and to other appropriate County Officials.
Category:Anti-Sweatshop
Category:County Governments
Category:New York
Category:Resolutions
Albion College, MI Sustainability Council

Type: Policy
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.albion.edu/green/council/
Description:
Albion College Sustainability Council Mission Statement
The Albion College Sustainability Council will provide leadership in the wise use of natural resources and stewardship of ecological systems by identifying, enacting, disseminating and rewarding environmentally sustainable practices.
To encourage within and beyond the campus, the Sustainability Council will:
* Serve as an advisory body to the Office of the President on issues pertaining to sustainability.
* Promote coordination between campus and community organizations on sustainability issues.
* Investigate initiatives for sustainable practices.
* Implement the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment.
* Provide a forum on and disseminate information on sustainable practices to the campus and community.
* Recognize and celebrate achievements in sustainability and sustainability education.
Join us today in planning a greener tomorrow!
Meetings
Participate in the planning of Albion College's Sustainability Council. Public is welcome! We are recessing for the summer, but please join us when we resume next fall.
Committed to increasing the use of sustainable practices across our campus and implementing the American College and University President's Climate Commitment, the Albion College Sustainability Council recommends actions based on research and discussion from representatives across the campus. All students, staff, faculty, administrative members and community members are encouraged to attend meetings.
Category:Colleges
Category:Michigan
Category:Policies
Category:Sustainability Policies
Albuquerque, NM "Big-Box" Regulations

Type: Ordinance
Status: Adopted on 8/20/07 
Vote: In Favor - 7 Opposed - 2
Source File: http://www.cabq.gov/council/documents/big-box-regulations
Description:
In recent years a number of Large Retail Facilities, commonly termed “Big Boxes”, have been developed in Albuquerque. These operations offer benefits to the community such as a wide variety of goods and service at lower prices. These structures also have sometimes created problems related to traffic congestion, architectural scale, compatibility with the adjoining neighborhoods, light, and noise. 
The Ordinance applies to retail suites 75,000 sf. and greater (stand alone or within a structure), and addresses appropriate locations, roadway and transit capacity, street access, and appropriate design. The Ordinance does not prohibit big boxes.
The draft regulations are intended to implement several City policies related to:
* compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods
* creation of a high quality and attractive "built environment"
* prevention of neighborhood cut-through traffic
* pedestrian orientation and connectivity
* use of transit
Development Phases of Large Retail Facilities
The Ordinance provides for a transition over time from a more vehicle-oriented “big box” type retail development with large surface parking fields to finer-scaled, pedestrian oriented, mixed-use development, replacing surface parking with some parking structures, and producing a village center that is integrated into the surrounding neighborhoods. 
This desired transition reflects development trends and is intended to create a better, more marketable, and higher use development. The regulations will implement the goals of the Albuquerque / Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan and the Planned Growth Strategy.
Category:Big-Box Retail
Category:City Governments
Category:New Mexico
Category:Ordinances
Alfred University, NY "Drawn to Diversity" Program

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.alfred.edu/students/involvement/drawn-to-diversity.html
Description:
Mission
The students of Alfred University aspire to build an appreciation for diversity and to champion equality by exploring various media and art forms.
Through creative exhibits and programs, Drawn to Diversity teaches history, inspires artists, cultivates dialogue and fights ignorance.
Art Force Five
The Art Force Five is Drawn to Diversity’s own super team composed of five heroes with artistic abilities. These heroes present our program sharing history and art lessons with their audience.
The team consists of:
* Graphite the Illustrator
* Zoom the Photographer
* Brushstroke the Painter
* 3-D the Sculptor
* Runway the Fashion Designer
Championing Equality
Through creative exhibits and programs, Alfred University's Drawn to Diversity program aims to “teach history, inspire artists, cultivate dialogue, and fight ignorance using popular art and media forms.”
Promoting Partnerships
In 2006, Marvel Comics and MTV provided support for AU students to explore diversity issues through comic books. The yearlong program culminated with a colorful stage show featuring students dressed in superhero costumes and detailing the history of civil rights.
In 2008, diversity jumps off the comic book pages and into the supermarket aisles as it explores the history of advertising icons such as Uncle Ben, Aunt Jemima, Chiquita Banana and a dozen other famous advertising creations.
Drawn to Diversity, an Alfred University educational program, has announced plans to use advertising campaigns from various consumer products to teach history and promote equality. Wegmans Food Markets Inc. has agreed to partner with the University by allowing educational displays to be launched in its Hornell, NY market.
Overcoming Ignorance
Throughout 2007, Alfred University students presented their educational workshops to numerous elementary schools, high schools, and professional audiences.
For the first time, Drawn to Diversity will also be an academic course taught by Alfred University Director of Student Activities Dan Napolitano.
Category:Colleges
Category:Diversity
Category:New York
Category:Programs
Algeria

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algeria
* https://www.google.com/maps/place/Algeria
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* https://www.lonelyplanet.com/algeria
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* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationally_determined_contribution
* https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/all-about-ndcs
* https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/nationally-determined-contributions-ndcs/nationally-determined-contributions-ndcs
Algeria First NDC (2016, French)
Algeria First NDC Translation (2016, English)
INDC
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) 
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intended_Nationally_Determined_Contributions
 Algeria's INDC - NDC plans 
 Algeria (2) INDC plan
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Category:Algeria
Category:Africa
Category:Location
Category:Countries
Category:Agricultural Economics
Category:Ecological Economics
Category:Economic Development
Category:Human Rights
Category:INDC
Alice Springs, Australia Smoking in the Workplace Policy

Type: Policy
Status: Adopted
Source File: http://www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au/astc_site/content/download/6296/79197/file/327%20%20Smoking%20the%20Workplace.pdf
Text:
Policy No. 327
POLICY TITLE: SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE
POLICY PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to enable management and staff to deal with this issue in
a practical and effective way and to ensure that all staff, smokers and non -smokers and
visitors, have a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities in regards to current
legislation and community expectations.
POLICY STATEMENT
Council will have effective procedures to deal with smoking in the workplace. These will
include:
1. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas of Council,; they include buildings, sheds
and motor vehicles.
2. In keeping with the definition of a workplace, staff are not permitted to smoke
whilst carrying out work, that includes the outdoors, Town Streets, Malls, etc. This is in
relation to Council's obligations to provide a safe workplace and safe systems of work.
3. Employees who are smokers, do not have an automatic right to take smoke
breaks. Breaks, like any other (unauthorised) breaks and designated smoking areas,
needs to be negotiated with supervisors.
Category:Councils
Category:Northern Territory
Category:Policies
Category:Smoking
Allegany County, NY in Regards to Labeling of Depleted Uranium Shipments

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 6/14/04 
Vote: In Favor - 13 Opposed - 2
Source File: http://www.alleganyco.com/btn_leadership/meeting_minutes/board/2004/2004_Board/june14.htm
Text: 
RESOLUTION NO. 120-04
REQUESTING UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO LABEL DEPLETED URANIUM SHIPMENTS AS “RADIOACTIVE” TO PROTECT EMERGENCY RESPONDERS IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT DURING TRANSPORT
Offered by: Public Safety Committee
WHEREAS, unmarked radioactive ammunition shipments are currently allowed by a special United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) exemption, allowing explosives and radio-active material to be shipped with only an “Explosive” placard, and
WHEREAS, the USDOT exemption, DOT-E9649, was first applied for in 1986 by the Military Traffic Management Command (MTMC), and
WHEREAS, DOT-E9649 has been renewed every few years by the USDOT and the MTMC, and could be renewed again on June 30, 2004, and
WHEREAS, Depleted Uranium (DU) munitions are uniquely hazardous material, consisting of a radioactive penetrator which breaks down into small particles when burned, and
WHEREAS, in a highway or railway fire, DU munitions could possibly spread radioactive material downwind for a great distance, and
WHEREAS, first responders (local police and firefighters) would have no idea that the shipment contains potentially harmful radioactive materials, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED:
1. That the USDOT is asked not to provide an exemption on appropriate labeling.
2. That the Director of Emergency Services make all the appropriate contacts to State and Federal Agencies to further understand the issue and express concern on the issue.
3. That the Clerk of this Board is directed to send this resolution to all counties in New York State for similar action.
Category:County Governments
Category:New York
Category:Nuclear Free
Category:Resolutions
Allegheny College, PA Environmental Guiding Principles

Type: Policy
Status: In Effect
Source File: http://www.allegheny.edu/news/inwmore/environmental_guiding_principles.php
Text:
Allegheny College strives to be a community in which the earth’s natural resources are used and sustained in manners that safeguard the health and survival of present and future generations. We acknowledge that as a learning community, we have an obligation to demonstrate our commitment to environmental stewardship. We affirm our commitment to protect and enhance the environment through our teaching, research, service, and operations. We seek to foster a community that educates itself on environmental awareness, local action, and global thinking. Environmentally sound practices are core values of the College.
We seek to be a campus community:
* In which the College is an environmental leader in all aspects of institutional functions, including planning, operations, purchasing, and maintenance;
* In which environmental leadership is seen as a continuous, participatory process of learning;
* In which environmental efforts encourage interdisciplinary ties and collaboration in teaching;
* In which we acknowledge our obligation to live responsibly as part of a forested ecosystem rich with aquatic and terrestrial resources;and
* In which College leadership and expertise contribute to local and regional environmental efforts.
To advance our goals, we will:
* Incorporate environmental concerns as a priority in College decision making;
* Consider social and economic impacts of Allegheny’s environmental policies and practices;
* Use participatory processes in developing Allegheny’s policies and practices; and
* Seek practices and procedures that protect the environment.
Our decisions and actions will be guided by the Allegheny College mission statement, reflective of the College’s resources and informed by the Campus Master Plan. As a learning institution, we recognize that achieving environmental sustainability will be an evolving practice.
Category:Allegheny College
Category:Colleges
Category:Pennsylvania
Category:Policies
Category:Sustainability Policies
Allegheny College, PA Local Foods Network

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://ceed.allegheny.edu/lfn/
Description:
Background
Agriculture remains a significant economic force in Pennsylvania. In 2001 the value of products from Pennsylvania farms exceeded $2.1 billion and the sector employed nearly 90,000 people on 58,000 farms. Much of this activity is considered to be “agribusiness,” which is large-scale farming that generally offers “quantity over quality” As an indicator that agribusiness dominates this market the number of farms and cropland in PA has declined, while the size of farms has generally increased. 
Industrialization and globalization of agriculture are two of the processes behind these trends. While agribusiness provides food for the supermarkets, those dollars spent in the supermarkets flow out of the local economy. Locally grown foodstuffs offer community residents a way to keep jobs and dollars in the region.
Countering the agribusiness industry is a growing demand for organic and locally produced foodstuffs, aided by community-supported agriculture, farmers’ markets, farm-to-college programs, and direct sales to restaurants.
Objectives
The purpose of the LFN is to facilitate cooperation among local producers, local markets and consumers to support a diverse and healthy food network. By establishing markets where producer and consumer interests are aligned both economically and environmentally, and working with the Meadville Area Local Growers (MALG), we will provide an outlet for the demand of producers and consumers interested in top-quality, nutritious foodstuffs. Also, to broaden the customer base buying local foods from MALG members LFN will identify untapped consumers, conduct targeted educational presentations for the identified consumers, and establish new partnerships within the community to promote the use of local foods.
Benefits
Consumers seek local foods because of food safety concerns (pesticides, etc.) or for freshness and better taste; however, a healthy local food network has far reaching social, economic, and environmental benefits:
* Safer, healthier alternatives to the foodstuffs that most eat today
* Greater consumer knowledge of farmers and their practices
* Closer community connections
* Greater economic profitability and prosperity for the farmers
* Reduced pressure for farmers to sell their land
* Preservation of local farmland and farmers
* More food dollars circulate locally
* Creation of local jobs, and a stronger economic base for the community
* Reduced environmental degradation, such as greenhouse gas emissions, soil erosion, water pollution, and the loss of biodiversity.
Category:Allegheny College
Category:Colleges
Category:Farm-Related Policies
Category:Food-Related Policies
Category:Pennsylvania
Category:Programs
Allegheny College, PA Sustainable Forestry Project

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://ceed.allegheny.edu/nwpsf/index.html
Description:
Good Forestry from Trees to Boards
CEED's Sustainable Forestry Project brings local forest landowners and forestry professionals together to promote better forest management and increase the economic contribution of the wood products industry in this region. In recent years the Forestry Project has partnered with the Rainforest Alliance to promote Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification of forests, sawmills, and other processing facilities across Pennsylvania (see the Pennsylvania Certified Forest Products Initiative website to learn more about this effort). FSC certification represents an assurance that the wood products you use come from forests that are managed in an environmentally sound, socially respectful, and economically viable manner.
The Forestry Project also works closely with the Northwest Pennsylvania Woodland Association (NWPWA) to promote sustainable forestry on privately-owned woodlots in Crawford, Erie, and Warren Counties. The organization was formed in 1998 and provides educational resources and the exchange of ideas among its members. NWPWA also promotes management of forestland to maximize recreational, economic, and forest conservation values. Learn more at the NWPWA website.
NWPA Sustainable Forestry Project Goals:
* Provide forestland owners with information on sustainable forest management practices
* Raise awareness of the importance of the regional forest resource in ecological and economic terms
* Increase value-added opportunities in the wood products industry
* Promote regional forest certification activities to improve managment practice
* Support student and faculty research on sustainable forestry methods and issues
Project Partners
* NWPWA members and officers
* PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
* PA State Game Commission
* Penn State Cooperative Extension Service
* Private foresters
* Hickman Lumber
* Smart Wood, Inc.
Category:Allegheny College
Category:Colleges
Category:Pennsylvania
Category:Programs
Category:Trees and Forests