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Plastic recycling is the process of recovering scrap or waste plastics
and reprocessing the material into useful products, sometimes
completely different from their original state (e.g. melting down soft drink bottles then casting them as plastic chairs and tables.) Before recycling, plastics are sorted according to their resin identification code.
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our lifetimes, we have learned so much about the negative effects of
pollution and de-forestation and greenhouse gases. One of the
questions that has puzzled me was how to raise my son from an early age
with an understanding and appreciation of our environment. A wonderful
start is a book that was written almost forty year ago by Dr. Seuss called The Lorax.
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Did you know we had an organic farm in Lafayette? I am ashamed to admit as a resident of Orinda
since 1999 I only found out about this treasure a few months ago when I
saw an article about it in the Lamorinda Weekly paper. |
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Most people do not realize that the recent economic crisis has done more than displace American families from their homes... it has displaced LOTS and LOTS of pets. Shelters are teeming with wonderful animals who want to be a member of a family. |
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The U.S. EPA has added a "REuse calculator" to their website to show
how much in earth-resources are SAVED every time we REUSE a computer
system. Resources include WATER, ENERGY, and everything else going into
the products that make up the computer system. SAVE $ 670.00 in
earth natural resources REusing a computer system instead of
sending that computer to a landfill. Keep the earth GREEN, reduce greenhouse
gasses/emissions, keep water CLEAN and protect our planet from trash
and pollution. Find out more at
http://www.federalelectronicschallenge.net/resources/bencalc.htm . This post lists local options for recycling.
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We are blessed with an abundance of ways to support sustainable living here in the Bay Area. The farmer’s markets are a great place to bring the whole family and teach your children about healthy eating and living. |
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This article by Jennifer Maiser explains the importance of eating locallly to support the local economy, reduce pollution and enjoy fresher, healthier foods.
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Provides easy monthly hints on how to make your home greener! |
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Did you know, that Elephant Pharmacy in Walnut Creek recycles the following:
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Are you thinking about installing solar panels at your home or just curious
about your home's photovoltaic potential? Then RoofRay.com may be the site for you! Based on Google Maps technology, RoofRay.com
allows you to sketch the usable solar panel space on your roof (via the
Google satellite view). It will then calculate your potential monthly
savings based on the panel area size, panel slope, average sun at your
home's location, electricity provider and rate plan. |
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