Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center recently received a $2,000 grant
from the International Paper Foundation in support of the Eco Tech Minute, a
weekly segment airing Wednesdays at 7:33 a.m. on Red River Radio (KDAQ 89.9
FM).
The Eco Tech
Minute is a joint initiative of Sci-Port and the International Paper Foundation
to educate the public on environmental innovations and sustainability. Topics
are developed by Lou Papai,
Sci-Port's Director of Public Programs, in coordination with Amy Hood,
International Paper's GIS Analyst. The segments are voiced by Eric Gipson, Sci-Port's Public Relations
Manager.
Sustainability
involves humans and the natural world; it is the idea that a responsible use of
natural resources warrants the potential for humans to engage in a long-term
continuance of wellbeing. Recent Eco Tech Minute topics have included: the
significance of forestry to Louisiana's economy; new sources for ethanol
production; and new methods for converting excess heat into
electricity.
International
Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global paper and packaging company with manufacturing
operations in North America, Europe, Latin America, Russia, Asia and North
Africa. Its businesses include uncoated papers and industrial and consumer
packaging, complemented by xpedx, the company's North American distribution
company. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., the company employs about 56,000 people
in more than 20 countries and serves customers worldwide. 2009 net sales were
more than $23 billion. For more information about International Paper, its
products and stewardship efforts, visit
internationalpaper.com.
Sci-Port:
Louisiana's Science Center is a 92,000 square-foot science and
entertainment center featuring 290 hands-on exhibits, a Space Center and Space Dome Planetarium, IMAX
Dome Theatre, demonstration theater, daily changing programs, gift shop and
cafe. Sci-Port is located at 820
Clyde Fant Parkway on the downtown Shreveport
Riverfront. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 pm. Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. For general information call (318) 424-3466,
toll free (877) 724-7678 or see www.sciport.org.
