FREE COMPOST WEEK- April 21 to 29, 2012
As part of free compost week, Delta residents are invited to pick up one cubic metre (a small pick-up truck size load) of compost for free from the Vancouver Landfill.
As part of free compost week, Delta residents are invited to pick up one cubic metre (a small pick-up truck size load) of compost for free from the Vancouver Landfill.
For more information, please call the Vancouver Landfill at (604) 873-7000 or visit their website at www.vancouver.ca/landfill
Changing your habits is the key to reducing waste - think about ways you can reduce your waste when you shop, work and play.
To see other ways you can reduce waste visit
FROGBOX - Eco Friendly Packing boxes and supplies 1-877-FROGBOX
Eco ENERGY Home Rebate Program Extended
In July of this year the federal government officially extended the ecoENERGY Retrofit -
Homes program until March 31, 2012. You can once again inform your clients that through this program they can save money.
For details on how to apply visit http://www.ecoaction.gc.ca/ecoenergy-ecoenergie/retrofithomes-renovationmaisons-eng.cfm
10 Easy Steps to Go Greener at Home - Besides Recycling
1. Switch all your light bulbs to CFLs (or at least a few)
2. Stop using disposal bags - buy a couple of reusable bags
3. Buy an inexpensive reusable water bottle, and stop buying plastic disposable bottles
4. Turn off lights when you leave the room
5. Wash your laundry in cold water instead of hot water
6. Drive the speed limit and combine all your errands for the week in one trip
7. Support your local economy and shop at your local famer's market
8. Turn off your computer completely at night
9. Pay as many bills as possible on line
10. Fix leaky faucets
Super Simple Eco Relocating Advice
We love reading up on all the eco friendly articles and uncovering simple ways to make a difference in the environment. When it comes to your next move really think about the finer details that can “lighten your carbon footprint.”
Read this informative article by Jennifer Smith on “Super Simple Eco Relocating Advice” to get a better idea of what you can do to help the environment on your next move!
Increase the Selling price of Your Home - Make it Power Smart
Did you know that by making your home more energy efficient you can not only “reduce your energy bills, but potentially increase the value of your home?”
Read this informative article by Kari Kylo on “Increase the Selling Price of Your Home – Make it Power Smart” to find out how you can benefit from making your home more energy efficient.
Eco Finds of the week!
Jan 12, 2011
STAY WARM! - Here's a short video from ABC Good Morning America on winterizing and staying warm ideas. One of the products they talk about and demonstrate is Eco Smart fireplaces, we've also added their link.
ECO SMART FIRE - Check out their site - their products eco friendly, distributed in Canada and the designs are amazing! http://www.ecosmartfire.com/en/fireplace-design-ideas
HST Energy Rebate info: http://www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/documents_library/notices/HST_Notice_010.pdf
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New Standards for Energy Efficient Light Bulbs in Effect on January 1st
January 10, 2011
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Did you get electronics for Christmas?
Dec 27, 2010
If you did you know how much packaging comes with these items. You can take all the packaging back to the store in which they were purchased and they will recycle for you.
Also if you are careful when unwrapping just fold your packaging up neatly and re-use for the next holiday season - not only is this great for the environment but great on your wallet!
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Have you ever cleaned your dryer vent?
December 15, 2010
Never thought of it? After reading this article and answering a few questions, you may want to, it's green, clean and could save you $ in energy costs and appliance replacement.
Lintbusters is a new local North Delta company. As a home owner, Jeff had been having dryer problems and discovered this service and its benefits. He had been looking for a small business and after doing extensive research established his service.
http://www.lintbusters.ca/index.htm
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A Greener Holiday
December 13, 2010
Holiday Cards and Gift Tags:
Saved last year's Christmas cards? Tear off the fronts and use them as postcards to send best wishes this holiday season. You could also cut up the decorative fronts into unique gift tags. Feeling extra creative? Cut them into cool shapes!
Courtesy of: Lindsay Coulter, Queen of Green
or use them to wrap small gifts - insert and staple! Courtesy of : Sharon
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Lunch without litter
Nov 30, 2010
An easy way to reduce the amount of garbage is to pack a lunch in reusable containers and in a reusable lunch bag . Also instead of a paper napkin, opt for a cloth napkin or washcloth which can then be washed rather then tossed in the garbage. Fresh fruits and homemade foods such as sandwiches are excellent and healthier alternatives to the prepackaged foods and snacks, and will help eliminate even more garbage going into the landfill.
Read more at Suite101: Going Green at School: Tips for Environmental Consciousness All Year Long http://www.suite101.com/content/going-green-at-school-a51534#ixzz16nbWz2zy
A simple way to reduce your impact on the environment.
On your weekly errands try and organize your trips in such a way that you can reduce the amount of trips you may take in a week.
If your drycleaner and post office are in the same location where you buy your groceries save those three tasks to do all at the same time.
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Programming your Thermostat - Save energy by programming your thermostat
Nov 15/2010
A programmable thermostat will keep your home at the appropriate temperature all year. For example, while you are at work, you can reduce the heat, programming the thermostat to kick back on right before you arrive home. Then, the thermostat can lower again during the night for a more comfortable sleep. The heat can kick back on before work if you prefer, then lower during the day (if no one is home).
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Water Conservation
Oct 28, 2010
Conserving water is on most people's minds today. Here is a simple way for you do your part in conserving water. When you wash your vegatables and/or lettuce instead of tossing the water down the drain use it to water your garden or your patio plants.
If you would like to take it one step further you can purchase a rain barrell from your local hardware store, or they are usually available for purchase though the city, corporation, or township in which you reside. The rain barrells come in several sizes, and is an easy way to collect rain water to water your garden.
If you have some other great water saving ideas please do share with us.
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Laundry Detergent
Oct 15, 2010
Making your own laundry detergent not only saves money, but is less harmful to the environment when using natural ingredients.
It takes about 15 minutes to make your own homemade liquid laundry detergent using all natural ingredients that you can purchase from your grocery store. Here is what you'll need:
Ingredients:
3.1 oz bar Ivory soap
1 cup 20 Mule Team Borax
½ cup Arm and Hammer Washing Soda
Water
Tools:
5 Gallon container, Knife, Pot large enough to hold 5 cups of water, Long stirring stick/spoon
Instructions:
Shave the soap into small strips and place in the pot with 5 cups of water. Bring the water just shy of a boil and stir until the soap is completely melted. When the soap is just about melted, pour 3 gallons of hot water into the 5-gallon container and let it sit until the soap in the pot is totally melted. Once all of the soap shavings are melted, pour the mixture into the 5-gallon container and stir.
Recipe coutesy of: Felicia A. Williams posted on suite101.com
