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Take the IEEE Green Your World Challenge to Celebrate World Environment Day, 5 June 2010
PISCATAWAY, N.J., June 1 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
In celebration of the 2010 World Environment Day (WED), and the positive
impact global sustainability technologies have made on the environment, IEEE,
the world's largest technical professional association, initiates a
call-to-action: asking citizens of the world to accept the IEEE Green Your
Take the Challenge! Starting 1 June 2010, and continuing throughout the
week leading up to WED (5 June 2010), IEEE invites individuals from around
the globe to take one or more of the five challenges, and commit to making
simple, yet powerful changes in daily life that can benefit humanity and the
environment:
- Step into the (Energy Efficient) Light: Replace incandescent light
bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) or light emitting
diode (LED) light bulbs
- Be an e-Waste Hero: Find a local electronics recycler, and
eco-consciously dispose of old computers, TVs, and mobile phones
- Every Drop Counts: Reduce your daily in-home water usage
- Reforest Your Community: Plant a tree or garden and create a
sustainable future
- Stop 'Energy Vampires' from Draining Your Resources: Unplug
standby electronics
"When it comes to our environment, we must be agents of change in our
daily routines and in our support for sustainable developments through
advancements in technology," said Pedro Ray, 2010 IEEE president and chief
executive officer. "IEEE and its members are working globally to capitalize
on the impact technology plays in sustainability efforts - from implementing
water conservation and irrigation systems in underserved areas, and lowering
the carbon footprint of consumer devices by engineering smaller, faster
semiconductors, to preserving the Earth's natural resources by exploring new
alternative energy sources. I encourage every individual to take the IEEE
Green Your World Challenge and do their part to better serve this planet."
Take the IEEE Green Your World Challenge and commit to an environmental
After taking the Challenge, explore which challenges other people have
taken around the globe, and check out the IEEE Facebook page:
World Challenge.
The IEEE Green Your World Challenge is registered with the United Nations
which aims to be the most widely celebrated, global day for positive,
environmental action. By celebrating WED, IEEE is linking individuals around
the globe in support of environmental issues.
About IEEE
IEEE, the world's largest technical professional association, is
dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Through its
highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and
professional and educational activities, IEEE is the trusted voice on a wide
variety of areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and
telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer
SOURCE: IEEE
CONTACT: Adrienne McGarr of Ruder Finn for IEEE, +1-312-329-3907,
mcgarra@ruderfinn.com; or Francine Tardo of IEEE, +1-732-465-5865,
f.tardo@ieee.org
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