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Susan Olson, Indian River County Schools, was concerned about the mercury <br />found in compact fluorescent lights (CFL). Ms. Languell responded that this is an issue <br />that is being addressed, but substituting CFL's for fluorescents still saves energy. <br />Commissioner O'Bryan commented that it was very important to realize that <br />residents did not have to sacrifice their lifestyles to embrace "green" living and building. <br />He issued a challenge to local elected officials to move ahead with this program. <br />5. PANEL OF LOCAL LEADERS GOING GREEN <br />HIMANSHUMEHTA, P.E., IR COUNTY <br />SUSAN OLSON, IR COUNTY SCHOOLS <br />KELLY BROWN, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY <br />RICHARD BIALOSKY, AIA, MANDALA CLUB <br />QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS <br />Richard Bialosky, AIA, Mandala Development Group, through his PowerPoint <br />Presentation (on file), discussed past and current "non-toxic" housing projects, including <br />Mandala Club, a new "green" community being developed in Vero Beach, and made <br />detailed observations regarding eco -friendly building materials and practices. Mr. <br />Bialosky talked about thinking "green" and acting holistically in accordance with the laws <br />of nature. <br />Continuing his presentation, Mr. Bialosky provided two important points relative <br />to public policy: reducing dependence and designing energy efficient air conditioning <br />units. <br />May 29, 2007 7 <br />Green County Initiative Workshop <br />