For those of us who missed the meeting last night (or have severe short term memory issues) we covered several areas that are summarized here. Earth Day Earth Day planning is rolling along smoothly. Sue and Kara have been working diligently on Earth Day and it sounds like it will be a big success as [...]
Archive for March, 2009
Meeting Recap
Posted in Earth Day, Meeting Recaps on March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Green Tip of the Day
Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged reduce emissions, save energy on March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Save Energy on the Road Keep your car in good condition - Get your engine tuned up regularly, change the oil, and keep your tires inflated properly — proper maintenance can increase your car’s fuel efficiency by 10 percent and reduce emissions.
Meeting Tonight Monday, March 30th
Posted in Uncategorized on March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Meeting Reminder! Important meeting tonight at the Fayetteville Convention and Visitor’s Bureau office. Please join us at 6:30pm to discuss the future of the Green Advisory Team. Get involved in your community and help make a difference!
Green Tip of the Day
Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged Avoid Tropical Hardwoods, bamboo, certified forestry programs, consignment, protect rainforests, renewable resource on March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Avoid Tropical Hardwoods Teak and mahogany are beautiful, long-lasting woods. Demand for these woods has increased their harvesting from tropical rainforests, where over half of the planet’s plant and animal species reside. Help protect the rainforests. Next time you are in the market for wood furniture, make sure it’s manufactured through certified forestry programs. Even [...]
Green Tip of the Day
Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged conserve energy, video game, tv, play outside on March 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Kids Conserve Energy Too! Turn off the TV or video game console and play outside.
Green Tip of the Day
Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged avoid pvc plastic, toy recall on March 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Avoid Toys Made With PVC Plastic PVC plastic, the least recycled plastic, is mainly used in construction. But it can also be found in everyday plastics, including children’s toys. Vinyl chloride, the chemical used to make PVC, is a human carcinogen. Other dangerous additives, such as lead and cadmium, are sometimes added to PVC to [...]
Green Tip of the Day
Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged high-octane gas on March 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Avoid High-Octane Gas High-octane gas releases hazardous pollutants into the air and could be bad for your car. Today, only one in ten cars manufactured since 1982 requires high-octane gasoline. Try to use the lowest octane fuel recommended for your car. Other ways to cut down on gas usage include using public transportation, car pooling, biking, or [...]
Green Tip of the Day
Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged cloth napkins, paper products, plastic, rags, towels on March 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Avoid Paper Products and Plastic Utensils Properly managed, paper is a renewable resource. But many of us tend to use more paper products than necessary. Paper towels and napkins are particularly wasteful of forest resources, landfill space, and your money. If you do purchase paper towels or napkins, make sure you buy an eco-friendly variety. [...]
Green Tip of the Day
Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged green work-out on March 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Green Work-Out 1. Use your muscles en route. Instead of driving to the gym, walk (or jog or bike) there. If it’s too far, drive just part of the way and complete the journey under your own power. Improve your fitness by parking farther and farther away each time. 2. BYOB. Bring your own bottle [...]
Green Tip of the Day
Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged recycled materials on March 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Ditch the Disposables We brush away plaque and shave unwanted hair, Then dispose of the tools for our personal care. But we can reuse and recycle these things Without losing the feeling that we live like kings! Too lazy to change the blade on your razor? It just takes a second to pick up a [...]
