Together, We Can Help Fight Global Warming

The big culprit behind global warming is CO2. The less we create, the better for the planet. We can all help by taking a few simple steps, like these:

1. Use compact fluorescent light bulbs.
2. Adjust your thermostat by 2 degrees.
3. Carpool to work once a week.
4. Buy energy efficient appliances
5. Consider a hybrid car
6. Use reusable shopping bags,
7. Properly inflate tires
8. Recycle

Take action become a Global Green activist. Visit: http://www.globalgreen.org/takeaction/e_activist.cfm

Actions can add up to significant change.

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Help protect the environment by stopping unwanted catalogs

This Web site allows you to decline specific catalogs, but keep the ones you really want.

https://www.dmachoice.org/MPS/mps_consumer_description.php
or
http://www.catalogchoice.org/.

 

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Cutler Bay Goes Green

The Town of Cutler Bay is starting to "go green". The Town Council has set aside funds for green-building initiatives including paying for consultants to direct the efforts and develop a "green" vision for our Town. They have also approved funds to purchase 2 hybrid cars for code compliance officers and a diesel pickup truck for the public works department which can run on biodiesel.

Four council members and the town manager attended a conference on green building in Chicago in November 2007. They will use some of the funds to apply for a green local government certification.

Cutler Bay Going Green Initiative

As part of its effort to be an environmentally responsible community, the Town of Cutler Bay is encouraging residents to "opt out" of receiving AT&T directories if you do not expect to use them.
Call AT&T at 866-329-7118 and request to be removed from the Local Business Directory delivery distribution list.
You must call by August 16, 2009 to meet this year's deadline.

Please let the Town know if you have particpated in this effort by contacting gogreen@cutlerbay-fl.gov

 

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Water Saving Suggestions

Now that we are under once a week watering restriction due to the severe drought in our Water Management District, here are some suggestions on ways we can save water (helpful for the environment and our water bills).

• Be sure your sprinklers are set to water on the correct days (Saturdays and Wednesdays for odd-numbered addresses, Thursdays and Sundays for even-numbered addresses). It is best to water your lawn just before dawn for the most efficient water use. This allows the water to soak in before the sun evaporates it, but does not keep the lawn so wet that it encourages mold or mushroom growth. Set your timer accordingly.
  
  
• Keep a watering can (or pitcher) on your kitchen counter. When gathering partially drunk glasses of water to wash, pour the excess water in the watering can and use it to water your plants rather than pouring it down the drain.
  
  
• When running water to warm up for your shower, place a bucket in the shower over the drain to catch the bulk of the water. Use this to water your plants that need extra water.
  
  
• Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.
  
  
• Most dishes do not need to be rinsed before being placed in the dishwasher. Wait until the dishwasher is full before running it.
  
  
• Wait until you have full loads of laundry before running the washing machine, and be sure to set the machine for the appropriate water level.
  
  
• Check out www.wateruseitwisely.com for a family water audit and additional water saving tips .

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Green Links:

Green Living Ideas

Global Green USA

Florida Solar Energy Center

An Inconvenient Truth

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