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Green Tip – Get Involved!

October 8, 2010 by Fayette County Green Advisory Team

A Campaign to Change the Course of History

FOUR YEARS. GO. is a campaign to catalyze and empower a fundamental shift in the direction of humanity, inspiring collaborative action, connecting individuals and organizations, and amplifying best practices and successes.

We are creating a global rallying cry to inspire an awareness of the urgency to shift humanity’s trajectory by 2014, before our destructive trends make that shift impossible. We are empowering individuals and organizations to set and reach goals that will cause a positive global tipping point by 2014, setting humanity on a new path toward a socially just, environmentally sustainable, and spiritually fulfilling future.

To get involved on an individual basis or as an organization, check out www.fouryearsgo.org.

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Green Tip

September 14, 2010 by Fayette County Green Advisory Team

Recycle Your Batteries!

Having a child, you end up with a lot of toys that require batteries and as well all know, they don’t last forever.  Buying rechargeable batteries is a great start but you still end up with old batteries. 

Recycling batteries saves them from ending up in a landfill and having acid seep into our drinking water.  Go to www.batteryrecycling.com to get your own recycling kit. 

Or check out these locations in West Virigina where you can recycle batteries for free! 

Battery Recycling in West Virginia(WV)

Used(Alkaline, Rechargeable, Lead Acid, Laptop, Phone, Car) Battery Recycling Services, Centers & Companies in West Virginia(WV)

Advance Auto Parts
Location – 5466 Big Tyler Rd Charleston, West Virginia Zip code 25313
Phone. 304 776 0771

Staples
Location – 800 Nitro Mkt. Place Charleston, WV Zip code 25313
Phone. 304 769 0200

Advance Auto Parts
Location – 315 MacCorkle Ave Charleston, WV Zip code 25303
Phone. 304 744 5060

RadioShack
Location – 965 Dunbar Village Plaza Dunbar, West Virginia Zip code 25064
Phone. 304 768 0239

Advance Auto Parts
Location – 990 Dunbar Ave Dunbar, WV Zip code 25064
Phone. 304 766 1560

West Virginia Cashin Recyclables Incorporated
Location – Pickens Rd Nitro, West Virginia Zip code 25143
Phone. 304 755 5187

Cingular Wireless
Location – 305 Great Teays Blvd Scott Depot, WV Zip code 25560
Phone. 304 757 2516

Advance Auto Parts
Location – 702 US Route 60 Cedar Grove, WV Zip code 25039
Phone. 304 595 6457

Advance Auto Parts
Location – 233 E Main Street Milton, WV Zip code 25541
Phone. 304 743 1311

RadioShack
Location – 250 State Street Madison, WV Zip code 25130
Phone. 304 369 1285

Advance Auto Parts
Location – 318 Smoot Ave Danville, WV Zip code 25053
Phone. 304 369 5390

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Green Tips for the End of Summer

August 24, 2010 by Fayette County Green Advisory Team

So, the summer’s heat is bending to the fall leaves and that means it’s time to take advantage while we still can.

Here’s a quick list of great eco-friendly summer ideas to end out the season:

1.  Host a yard sale.  Get rid of that stuff in the attic you’ve forgotten about and take the proceeds to a local shelter or green up your house.

2.  Turn off the TV and get outside!  Take that hard bike ride you’ve been putting off.  You know you’ll regret it if you don’t tackle that high hill this summer.

3.  BBQ time!  Get your friends over for an end-of-summer celebration, just be sure to use all post-recyclable goods for the fare.   Check out compostablegoods.com.

Original post by greenlifestyle.com.

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Green Tip

July 22, 2010 by Fayette County Green Advisory Team

Eco-Friendly Camping

There’s more to camping food than hot dogs and s’mores. Here are some green camping tips for your next outdoor experience:

  • Learn to leave no trace.
  • Buy bulk organic foods and cook them on the greenest stove that meets your needs.
  • Choose your camp stove wisely: for backpacking, Sustainable Travel International recommends the Sierrastove, a lightweight, super-efficient model that can burn pine cones, wood chips, tree bark, charcoal or any other solid fuel.
  • Consider a pollution-free solar oven if you’ll be car camping.
  • Pack biodegradable soap (or none at all) for cleaning up.
  • Up your culinary game with Campfire Cuisine: Gourmet Recipes for the Great Outdoors by Robin Donovan

Original Post by Sierra Club.

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Green Tip

May 20, 2010 by Fayette County Green Advisory Team

Give Kids a Green and Healthy Start

Babies’ and children’s developing brains and bodies (especially their reproductive systems) are extraordinarily vulnerable to toxic chemicals. And children’s bodies may not metabolize and excrete toxic chemicals as readily as adults. So it’s important for our children’s long-term health that we focus on the toxic chemicals they’re exposed to, and do our best to keep them away when it matters most.

Read on to learn three important ways to raise eco-healthy kids:

  1. Reduce Mom’s chemical exposures while pregnant
  2. Feed your baby safely
  3. Create an eco-healthy home
  4. Clean greener at home

Original Post by Environmental Working Group

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GREAT Meeting Minutes April 26, 2010

April 27, 2010 by Fayette County Green Advisory Team

In Attendance:  Carl Thompson, Tomoko Tamagawa, Gabriel Pena, Aimee Rist, Jessica Smith, Holly Clark, Doug Arbogast, Ginger Danz

Tomoko (WV Sustainable Communities representative) spoke about the “Riverside Sustainability Awareness Training,” an outreach and education program targeting specific communities in WV.  We would need to find at least seven people to attend one of two trainings (May 19 in Mullins or June 3 in Charleston) in order to gain consideration for resources and funding related to sustainability.

EARTH DAY:  We discussed the success of this year’s Celebration and brainstormed issues which need to be addressed by next year’s Earth Day Committee:

Event’s time frame (vendors tended to start packing up well before the 6pm end-time), Raffles/Donations, increased time for musicians to set up/break down, sign up sheets for attendees (way to tally attendance) and sign up new members, placement of banner (in front of Tutor’s Biscuit World?)

GREAT would like to encourage all citizens to complete the Create Fayetteville Citizen Survey (www.createfayetteville.com)

Our newest member, Jessica Smith, spoke about the New River Climber’s Rendezvous, May 13 -16 at Burnwood Campground.  She stated that they are looking for volunteers to coordinate recycling for the event.  Gabe Pena agreed to act as this year’s recycling coordinator for the event.  We also discussed the possibility of GREAT hosting a booth at the event.

Agenda for next meeting (May 31, 2010 5:30pm at Fayetteville CVB):

Membership drive

Officer/Board Member recruitment

Bridge Day

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GREAT Minutes March 29, 2010

April 27, 2010 by Fayette County Green Advisory Team

In attendance:  Doub Arbogast, Aimee Rist, Thomas Rist, Carl Thompson, Beth Schrayshuen, Gabriel Pena, Nonie Robers, Michael Stone, Ginger Danz, Bill Lanham (Town Superintendent)

ICLEI:  The Task Force held their second meeting in which they nominated liasons and scheduled their regular monthly meeting for the last Monday of each month.

The Task Force plans to develop a survey for businesses and residents regarding energy use (energy, water, waste and transportation)

EARTH DAY:  We reviewed the list of events, activities and sponsors.  The Earth Day committee plans to meet Monday April 12th at 5:30 pm.

—–Bill Lanham spoke about a “Solid Green, Keep Fayetteville Clean” even occuring the morning of the ED Celebration (April 24th) from 9am to 12pm.  He is looking for volunteers to pick up trash around Fayetteville.

Next GREAT meeting:  Monday April 26, 2010 5:30pm at the Fayetteville CVB.

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