Andrea Robinson is the Director of Greening at the 2008 Democratic National Convention to be held in Denver, Colorado, between August 25 and August 28, 2008. She is also a former actress, with credits including CSI Miami and Melrose Place.
Robinson's Goals
As the first-ever Director of Greening, Robinson's wants to make sure that very little of the Convention's waste ends up in landfills. Robinson has even composted some of the green-friendly balloons to be used in the convention, in order to make sure that they biodegrade as promised.Wall Street Journal: The Greenest Show on Earth (June 25, 2008) Environmental plans for the convention also include a ban on fried food.
Andrea Robinson Blogs and Commentaries
- Google Blog Search: Andrea Robinson
References
Fast Facts
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Position
Director, Sustainability and Greening, 2008 Democratic Convention
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Alma Mater
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Wants to reuse, recycle or compost 85% of convention's waste
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Environmental activist for 25 years
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Managed greening for Al Gore's Live Earth Concert series
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Has worked with Sierra Club
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Has hired Official Carbon Advisor
