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Meeting Recap

Posted in Earth Day, Meeting Recaps on March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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 usual.  We hope to see everyone at Earth Day on April 19, 2009.  Spread the word!

Greening Bridge Day

Erin St. John attended a meeting about greening Bridge Day.  We started brainstorming last night and came up with some ideas.  A new page has been created on the blog that is dedicated to greening bridge day.  A link to the page is at the top right or click here.  We are asking the community to leave ideas as a comment on this page.  

ICLEI

Doug and Rebecca are almost finished inputting data into the ICLEI software.  We are missing a few pieces of data, but the end of the road is in sight for this process.  Doug also showed us a slideshow he is working on that will help to provide information to the town and county officials who have helped us out with the ICLEI process and should help to frame some goals for ICLEI moving forward.  

Next Meeting

The next meeting date will be posted after Earth Day.  We will see everyone on April 19, 2009 for Earth Day in Fayetteville.

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Green Tip of the Day

Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged , 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.

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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!

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Green Tip of the Day

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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 better, consider purchasing products made from bamboo, a highly renewable resource that causes less damage to the environment.

Also consider buying used furniture from consignment shops.

 

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Green Tip of the Day

Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged , , , on March 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Kids Conserve Energy Too!

Turn off the TV or video game console and play outside.

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Green Tip of the Day

Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged , 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 keep it from breaking down. These additives are particularly dangerous in children’s toys. Make sure you know what materials your child’s toys are made from. Check out our toy recall page to see if your child’s toys are on the list. Avoid purchasing plastic toys; opt for toys made of wood, organic cotton, or other natural materials.

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Green Tip of the Day

Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged 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 walking to your destination. 

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Green Tip of the Day

Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged , , , , 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. A better alternative is to use cloth napkins at meals, and rags, sponges, or towels to clean up messes.

Like paper products, plastic utensils rate high on the waste scale. Most disposable plastic utensils are used once and thrown away, rather than recycled. Since they are not biodegradable, they will live on forever in the environment. Consider washing and reusing plastic utensils, or stick to regular cutlery or portable metal mess kits.

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Green Tip of the Day

Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged 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 and fill it at the tap.
3. Share your soles. Recycle your used athletic shoes, or donate them to a clothing drive. Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program turns old shoes into new courts.
4. Take short showers. Just because it’s not your water bill doesn’t mean it’s not our water.
5. Speak up. Encourage your gym’s management to take measures to reduce waste, such as turning off lights in vacant rooms, shutting off the sauna/steam room/hot tub at night, minimizing use of the heater and air conditioner, and installing recycling bins.

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Green Tip of the Day

Posted in Green Tip of the Day, tagged 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 reusable razor and eject or snap on a new head, so kick your disposable habit and switch to a more eco-friendly hair removal tool.

Pitching your toothbrush every 3 months as recommended by the American Dental Association? Change to recyclable brushers or anti-tartar devices with detachable heads.

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