CINEMA TRAINING TO INCLUDE GREEN TOPICS

'EARLY BIRD' REGISTRATION SAVES $'s

Don't forget that Early Registration for the September CTC Seminars and Workshops goes until August 15th. You can save up to $70 per course simply by registering early - so if you are planning to attend any of the September Programs - register soon and save $'s.

"THEATRE DESIGN & PLANNING" WORKSHOP

Due to the amount of interest received by exhibitors we will be conducting the "Theatre Design & Planning" Workshop this September. Prompted by the interest in 3-D presentations and alternative content such as the opera, stage plays, and other events the need for re-design of interior and projection room space and the upgrading of seating, screens, and sound systems come into play. The one day "Theatre Design & Planning" Workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 16th. For a thumbnail of the workshop go to our website: gotoeec.com or request a CTC Guidebook.

WHEN DO MOVIEGOERS PICK THE FLIX?

According to a recent survey, only 1 out of every 5 moviegoers decides in advance of its release to see a movie. Most moviegoers - about 70% - either pick their movie the day of its release or on the day they are going to the cinema. 8% say they decide what to see when they actually arrive at the cinema - suggesting that in some cases there is always a film playing they are willing to see.

ARBOREEL NEWS

EPEAT FOR TVS

EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) - a consortium of retailers, manufacturers, and federal and state government agencies - rates the environmental friendliness of all types of computer equipment and soon will be instituting a rating/labeling system that will let consumers know how much lead, mercury, and other toxic substances are contained in the TVs they purchase. Considered a step-up from the EPA's Energy Star labeling because of its comprehensiveness, EPEAT-TV will go into effect in 2010 - watch for it.

WATER $

August is the peak water usage month in the U.S. The average American household uses 260 gallons of water per day - but that climbs to over 800 gallons per day during August with some households using as much as 1500 - 2000 gallons. Fresh water is fast becoming our nation's most valued asset so here are some tips to reduce wasteful use:

- Water lawns only in morning or evening and only when needed
- Place careful watch on automatic lawn/garden sprinklers and watering systems
- Consider upgrading to EPA - WaterSense labeled toilets, faucets, and accessories which use up to 40% less water than older fixtures
- Never run tap water until it is cold for drinking - refrigerate it
- Fix any leaking indoor or outdoor faucets or spigots

Just doing these five simple tasks can save a household hundreds of gallons of water and never be noticed.