Non-Ionizing Radiation from Cellular Phones and Cell Sites

May 20 is World Metrology Day.  In support of this worldwide celebration, PhilMSTQ will conduct a forum on safety of cellular phones as there are growing concerns about the effect on health of radiation of this device as well as those emitted by cell sites.

Forum will be held on May 22, 2012 from 8:30 A.M to 12:00 noon at the University of the Philippines – National Institute of Geological Sciences AVR (NIGS-AVR), Velasquez St. corner C.P. Garcia Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City.

The resource person, Augusto Jay Morales, Ph.D. from the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Devices and Technology will talk on Non-Ionizing Radiation from Cellular Phones and Cell Sites. 

Admission is free and registration will be on a “first come, first serve” basis.  Please make reservations at telephone number 490-6390, or mobile number 09175038732 and look for Frances A. Bato.

More info on PhilMSTQ here.

6 Degrees Could Change The World (VARIOUS SEGMENTS) Part 4

6 Degrees Could Change The World (VARIOUS SEGMENTS) Part 3

6 Degrees Could Change The World (VARIOUS SEGMENTS) Part 2

Our Self-Portrait

On the getting to know you stage of our facilitation skill training we were asked to draw ourselves blindly. We placed a paper on top of our head and from them we draw our portrait.  After this we were asked a guiding question on how do we see our organization after this training.  We came out with several visions for PhilMSTQ as depicted on the video.

I believe that after this training we would be able to advance our advocacy better on coming out with a robust National Quality Infrastructure for our country, to promote our competencies which may redound to improvement of our trade related services.

6 Degrees Could Change The World (VARIOUS SEGMENTS) Part 1

It’s 36.6 degrees Celsius in the Philippines.  Never felt  heat as hot as this.. reminded me of what a 6-degree rise in global temperatture could do to us.

Beyond Recycling..

Given our rapid depletion of resources, especially raw materials, and Australia’s ever-increasing waste creation, it’s time to ask: what are the best ways to encourage resource recovery and recycling to get to “zero waste”?

South Australia’s money-back container recycling scheme is a success story, with bottle-recycling rates the highest in the country. But the question is whether we achieve zero waste through recycling alone.

Our research says: no. The focus needs to be on avoiding waste creation in the first place. We have to re-think the way we design and construct products and buildings to make it easier to re-use or disassemble them at the end of their life.

A good example of transformation in the construction sector is the take up of prefabrication, with machining off site. This allows for almost zero-waste production of building components, easy retrieval of materials and components, and building elements that are easy to re-use when the building is being demolished.

How do we stop producing waste? 

Given our rapid depletion of resources, especially raw materials, and Australia’s ever-increasing waste creation, it’s time to ask: what are the best ways to encourage resource recovery and recycling to get to “zero waste”?

South Australia’s money-back container recycling scheme is a success story, with bottle-recycling rates the highest in the country. But the question is whether we achieve zero waste through recycling alone.

Our research says: no. The focus needs to be on avoiding waste creation in the first place. We have to re-think the way we design and construct products and buildings to make it easier to re-use or disassemble them at the end of their life.

A good example of transformation in the construction sector is the take up of prefabrication, with machining off site. This allows for almost zero-waste production of building components, easy retrieval of materials and components, and building elements that are easy to re-use when the building is being demolished.

Given our rapid depletion of resources, especially raw materials, and Australia’s ever-increasing waste creation, it’s time to ask: what are the best ways to encourage resource recovery and recycling to get to “zero waste”?

South Australia’s money-back container recycling scheme is a success story, with bottle-recycling rates the highest in the country. But the question is whether we achieve zero waste through recycling alone.

Our research says: no. The focus needs to be on avoiding waste creation in the first place. We have to re-think the way we design and construct products and buildings to make it easier to re-use or disassemble them at the end of their life.

A good example of transformation in the construction sector is the take up of prefabrication, with machining off site. This allows for almost zero-waste production of building components, easy retrieval of materials and components, and building elements that are easy to re-use when the building is being demolished.

How do we stop producing waste? Continue reading here.

How to Recycle the Hazardous Stuff

1. Cell phones
In most cases, recycling a cell phone means donating it to a worthy cause. Next time you upgrade, free up some storage space and bring that drawer full of older models to your local wireless retailer (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, LG, Sony, Best Buy) or big box office supply store (Staples, Office Depot). Many charities and local government offices also accept cell phone donations, and this information can usually be found online.

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How to Get Rid of Annoying Packaging

Shopping online can save you time and is much less stressful than battling the crowds at the mall. It’s also better for the planet than making a dedicated trip to the store, but it can be a real hassle to get rid of the resulting packaging, which can really pile up.

As much as halfof the 85 million tons of paper products Americans consume every year goes toward packaging, wrapping, and decorating goods, according to Earth 911.

Here are some tips for tackling it with a clear conscience:

Continue reading here.

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