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We’ve all heard about “going green” and the importance of reducing our carbon footprint. It’s up to all of us to help maintain the beauty of this planet and to ensure its livability for future generations, and the San Jose Sharks are not taking this responsibility lightly.




WHAT THE SHARKS ARE DOING:


Teaming up with OSH, which has generously donated approximately 500 compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), nearly the entire roster of players and their families, as well as members of the front office, have agreed to install the energy efficient bulbs in their homes.

“OSH has been instrumental in donating the CFL’s to the Sharks,” Fan Development Coordinator Jeff Cafuir said. “The players and their families were all very enthusiastic about the prospect of helping the environment while saving some money. It’s a no-brainer and we hope that Sharks fans follow suit.”

By replacing 500 conventional bulbs with the new CFL’s, the Sharks will:
- Save nearly $30,000 in energy costs during the life cycle of the CFLs
- Remove 302,088 lbs of CO2 from the air during the life cycle of the CFLs
- Remove the equivalent of 26 cars worth of air pollution each year
- Save the equivalent of 37 acres of forest each year

For Sharks fans unaware of the benefits of CFL’s—although the initial costs may be a little more expensive—they use 60-70% less energy than normal light bulbs and last 10x longer, lowering electricity bills and ultimately saving more money in the long term. The Sharks and OSH are encouraging fans to do their part by replacing conventional bulbs in their homes with eco-friendly CFL’s, which can be purchased at any OSH location. (For a complete list of OSH locations, please visit www.osh.com).

Residential consumers can take a household quantity of old CFLs and fluorescents to their nearest OSH to recycle and help the environment. Businesses should contact their local household hazardous waste groups for proper disposal information.

In addition to the installation of CFL’s, the team will also be providing other energy-saving tips on the “Sharks Green Zone,” a new page on www.sjsharks.com dedicated to helping fans “Go Green.” On this page, fans will be able to find tips on reducing energy consumption at home and at work, as well as read about upcoming events the Sharks are hosting, including an e-waste recycling collection and beach and park clean ups.

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WAYS YOU CAN HELP AT HOME:


Saving Energy
Conserving Water
Reducing, Reusing and Recycling Materials
Practice the three R's: first Reduce how much you use, then Reuse what you can, and then Recycle the rest. Finally, dispose of what's left in the most environmentally friendly way.

Pollution Reduction Spread the Word!
Tell your friends, family and co-workers about what you are doing and ways they can be more environmentally friendly. Direct them to this page to learn more. Remember, small changes can make a big impact.

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WAYS YOU CAN HELP AT WORK:


Be Bright About Light
Make it a habit of turning off the lights when you're leaving any room for 15 minutes or more and utilize natural light when you can. If you can, switch to CFL bulbs.

Maximize Computer Efficiency
Computers in the business sector unnecessarily waste $1 billion worth of electricity a year. Make it a habit to turn off your computer when you leave for the day.

During the day, setting your computer to sleep automatically or turning off your monitor during short breaks can cut energy use by 70 percent. Remember, screen savers don't save energy.

Print Smarter
Think before you print! The average U.S. office worker goes through 10,000 sheets of paper a year. Make it a habit to print on both sides and use the back side of old documents for faxes, scrap paper, or drafts. Avoid color printing and print in draft mode whenever possible. Ask yourself, “Do I really have to print this email?”

Ramp Up Your Recycling
Make it a habit to recycle everything your company collects. Just about any kind of paper you would encounter in an office, including fax paper, envelopes, and junk mail, can be recycled. You can also recyle old cell phones, PDA’s and pagers.

Watch What (and How) You Eat

Make it a habit to bring your own mug and dishware for those meals you eat at the office. Make it a policy to provide reusable dishes, silverware, and glasses. Drink filtered drinking water to reduce bottled-water waste.

Rethink Your Travel
Make it a habit to carpool, bike, or take public transportation to work, and/or telecommute when possible.
If you often travel on business, try to take the train, bus, or subway when feasible instead of a rental car. If you have to rent a car, some rental agencies now offer hybrids and other high-mileage vehicles.

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WESTERN CONFERENCE
  TEAM GP W L OT GF GA PTS
1 SJS 59 39 11 9 200 145 87
2 CHI 59 39 15 5 188 138 83
3 VAN 58 35 21 2 185 143 72
4 PHX 60 36 19 5 163 151 77
5 LAK 59 36 20 3 180 163 75
6 COL 58 33 19 6 172 151 72
7 NSH 58 31 22 5 162 163 67
8 CGY 60 29 22 9 152 152 67
9 DET 59 27 21 11 153 159 65
10 DAL 59 26 21 12 169 184 64
11 ANA 59 28 24 7 166 181 63
12 MIN 58 29 25 4 161 170 62
13 STL 60 26 25 9 154 169 61
14 CBJ 60 24 27 9 156 194 57
15 EDM 58 18 34 6 145 199 42

STATS

2009-2010 REGULAR SEASON
SKATERS: GP G A +/- Pts
J. Thornton 59 15 59 20 74
D. Heatley 59 32 34 19 66
P. Marleau 59 38 26 26 64
D. Boyle 53 11 33 6 44
R. Clowe 59 15 25 4 40
J. Pavelski 44 16 19 10 35
D. Setoguchi 47 14 11 2 25
M. Malhotra 51 9 14 13 23
J. Demers 43 4 16 12 20
R. Blake 48 5 14 8 19
 
GOALIES: W L OT Sv% GAA
E. Nabokov 33 8 9 .927 2.25
T. Greiss 6 3 0 .919 2.51










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