Comments on: Airline Urges Bathroom Breaks to Lighten Load, Save Fuel http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/10/08/airlines-go-for-leds-potty-breaks-to-save-energy/ Environmental Leader Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:25:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Nancy Schneider http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/10/08/airlines-go-for-leds-potty-breaks-to-save-energy/comment-page-1/#comment-153394 Nancy Schneider Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:10:41 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=23298#comment-153394 How about charging a fuel surcharge by total weight (body and bags). That would be more efficient. How about charging a fuel surcharge by total weight (body and bags). That would be more efficient.

]]> By: Rose http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/10/08/airlines-go-for-leds-potty-breaks-to-save-energy/comment-page-1/#comment-153289 Rose Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:25:33 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=23298#comment-153289 Why is it bizarre to request that the passengers use the bathroom ahead of time, or try to? It's not as if they're forbidden to use the toilet on board if they MUST--and the impact could be huge, everyone took this simple precaution. Besides, it's not exactly pleasant being in that tiny restroom onboard when you hit turbulence. The word "bizarre" adds bias and opinion to this article, and makes it less professional; I'd suggest removing it. If you must have an adjective, how about "innovative"? Why is it bizarre to request that the passengers use the bathroom ahead of time, or try to?

It’s not as if they’re forbidden to use the toilet on board if they MUST–and the impact could be huge, everyone took this simple precaution.

Besides, it’s not exactly pleasant being in that tiny restroom onboard when you hit turbulence.

The word “bizarre” adds bias and opinion to this article, and makes it less professional; I’d suggest removing it. If you must have an adjective, how about “innovative”?

]]> By: TexasIsHot http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/10/08/airlines-go-for-leds-potty-breaks-to-save-energy/comment-page-1/#comment-153124 TexasIsHot Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:25:55 +0000 http://www.environmentalleader.com/?p=23298#comment-153124 I would like to add that Oncor has been in partnership with TexasIsHot.org in urging Texans to help change energy consumption by providing Texans with the tips, tools and information to be more energy efficient — and save money in the process. Energy conservation is without a doubt the easiest option to lower bills, help the environment and lessen our nation’s energy dependence. www.TexasIsHot.org. I would like to add that Oncor has been in partnership with TexasIsHot.org in urging Texans to help change energy consumption by providing Texans with the tips, tools and information to be more energy efficient — and save money in the process. Energy conservation is without a doubt the easiest option to lower bills, help the environment and lessen our nation’s energy dependence. http://www.TexasIsHot.org.

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