what is greenwashing?
"...We're proposing some pretty extensive earthwork and removal of material to really accommodate this developed area..."
"...We're proposing some pretty extensive earthwork and removal of material to really accommodate this developed area..."
applicant stated @ Simsbury, ct Zoning meeting - 10/5/20
applicant stated @ Simsbury, ct Zoning meeting - 10/5/20
"...the gas pumps won't be converted to EV charging stations in my life time..."
"...the gas pumps won't be converted to EV charging stations in my life time..."
[ applicant stated @ canton, ct p&z meeting - 12/16/20 ]
[ applicant stated @ canton, ct p&z meeting - 12/16/20 ]
"The (INITIAL) proposed project requires a net export of approximately 181,664 TONS of material. As the typical dump truck can handle 24 tons, this results in approximately 7,570 trucks of materials to be removed from the site." - solli engineering
"The (INITIAL) proposed project requires a net export of approximately 181,664 TONS of material. As the typical dump truck can handle 24 tons, this results in approximately 7,570 trucks of materials to be removed from the site." - solli engineering
memorandum
memorandum
Narrative for Earth Excavation activities in Connection with Special Permit Activity @ 9-15 Albany Turnpike (Route 44 & 202) Canton, CT and Simsbury, CT (see 4 pages on left)
Narrative for Earth Excavation activities in Connection with Special Permit Activity @ 9-15 Albany Turnpike (Route 44 & 202) Canton, CT and Simsbury, CT (see 4 pages on left)
- prepared on Nov. 24, 2020 by Kevin Solli of Solli Engineering
The developer is touting this as a green development, but there is nothing green about 20 fossil-fuel pumps, blasting adjacent to a highly contaminated Superfund site, risking drinking water that comes from this aquifer, or a 1-year 4-month quarrying operation. Furthermore, although the developer says the main tenant will be an electric vehicle showroom, zoning approvals are for BUILDINGS, not particular TENANTS.
The developer is touting this as a green development, but there is nothing green about 20 fossil-fuel pumps, blasting adjacent to a highly contaminated Superfund site, risking drinking water that comes from this aquifer, or a 1-year 4-month quarrying operation. Furthermore, although the developer says the main tenant will be an electric vehicle showroom, zoning approvals are for BUILDINGS, not particular TENANTS.
WHAT IS GREENWASHING?
WHAT IS GREENWASHING?
What Is Greenwashing?
What Is Greenwashing?
Greenwashing is the process of conveying a false impression or providing misleading information about how a company's products are more environmentally sound. Greenwashing is considered an unsubstantiated claim to deceive consumers into believing that a company's products are environmentally friendly.
"...this facility will... be a great benefit to local communities, the state, and the New England region as a whole... provide the opportunity to obtain more renewable forms of transportation locally... design(ed) with sustainability at the top of mind"
"...this facility will... be a great benefit to local communities, the state, and the New England region as a whole... provide the opportunity to obtain more renewable forms of transportation locally... design(ed) with sustainability at the top of mind"
Development hearing continued to Feb. 17 By John Fitts, Staff Writer
Development hearing continued to Feb. 17 By John Fitts, Staff Writer
Posted Jan. 20 Updated Feb. 5 By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON – As the controversy over a proposed electric vehicle showroom and related development proposed for the Canton/Simsbury town line continues, the Planning and Zoning Commission is set to continue its hearing on the matter to Feb. 17. The owners of 9-15 Albawww.valleypressextra.com/post/development-hearing-continued-to-feb-17Commission to hear updated plans for EV showroom, gas station
Commission to hear updated plans for EV showroom, gas station
By John Fitts, Staff Writer
Dec 14, 2020
Those behind development tout 'vision' for electric vehicle infrastructure
Those behind development tout 'vision' for electric vehicle infrastructure
By John Fitts, Staff Writer
Dec 28, 2020