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Posted: Aug 4th, 2006 05:58 pm |
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small things we can do such as using compact flouresent bulbs to reduce power consumption in the town hall, anything to help the mideast and Venzeuala choke on their own oil.More importantly help our own enviroment and they do not cost as much to use and every bit saved will help prevent taxes.
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macca
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Posted: Aug 4th, 2006 08:16 pm |
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| Are you well-versed about solar alternatives, ff12? I think I've read that they are more expensive up front but then the payoff comes in operational savings. I think sometimes people think they aren't knowledgable enough to incorporate them into designs or that they think the costs are too prohibitive based on $$$ allocated for construction. As discussion continues about the town property and the kinds of structures on it, it would be good to see what we might be able to include in it. I think most of the new schools being built are utilizing as much natural lighting (lots of windows) as possible.
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Posted: Aug 4th, 2006 09:38 pm |
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macca wrote: I think most of the new schools being built are utilizing as much natural lighting (lots of windows) as possible.
same as Wal-Mart!!! Check out the new one in Madison... skylights!
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DToney
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Posted: Aug 4th, 2006 09:44 pm |
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I'm kind of a stickler for recycling... used to do the composting thing but
don't cook much no more... 
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Posted: Aug 5th, 2006 06:53 pm |
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We are hearing from folks who want to know how they can volunteer to help with the tree planting (now caring for the trees) in downtown Stokesdale. I have contacted Jim Flynt, who says his small group welcomes the help! He will let me know when they've determined the most efficient way to help facilitate that. One group has already expressed an interest in donating a bench....
These men have still been spending days watering and pruning the trees, mowing and picking up trash. Our town is indeed fortunate to have such dedicated volunteers!
Oops... I guess I should've posted this on "arboretum." Last edited on Aug 5th, 2006 06:54 pm by Vicki White-Lawrence
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macca
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Posted: Aug 6th, 2006 05:10 pm |
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| ff12: That OTHER newspaper features an article on its front page today about the "green features" of the new Northern middle and high schools....
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Posted: Aug 7th, 2006 03:35 am |
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| Which other paper,I usually read USAToday and nwo. I do the recycling thing that our garbage service allows,even though Republic seems more restrictive on what they will take. There is aplace in Mayodan that I can't remember the name of , anyway they take electronics and appliciances(even vacum cleaners) and recycle everything that they can.(will try to remember to post the name )To answer the other question I am not wellversed in enviromental concerns completely and do not agree with some that are extreme but we should do what is possible for us. Just another idea: how about a hybrib patrol car next time ie Ford Escape or Toyota Highlander or Camry.(American car companies for some reason are not to willing to go hybrid)
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Posted: Aug 7th, 2006 10:48 am |
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| Ha! Ha! I was trying to avoid posting that it was the News & Record!
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Posted: Aug 8th, 2006 04:16 am |
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| Tip of the week: cfl's compact flourescent light bulbs. Use 66% less energy last longer and do not put out much heat. They do cost more but I got mine at Costco for 12.50 for 8 bulbs,much cheaper than Wal mart at 2 for 3 dollars. If eveyone in America changed just one bulb to cfl's it would b the equivalent of removing 1 million cars from the road in lower pollution.( Quoted from Blue Ridge Outdoors mag.July 2006) Personal experience they do lower my electric bill enough to pay the difference.
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Posted: Sep 2nd, 2006 06:28 pm |
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Even though it would involve less forum time , spend less time on the computer and shut it off completly;unplug it. your electronics use energy even when they are off they , sleep mode is what its called.
Last edited on Sep 2nd, 2006 06:30 pm by ff12
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Posted: Sep 12th, 2006 04:28 am |
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| RECYCLE<RECYCLE<RECYCLE<RECYCLE>RECYCLE>RECYCLE>RECYCLE
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Posted: Sep 12th, 2006 09:49 am |
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ff12 wrote: RECYCLE<RECYCLE<RECYCLE<RECYCLE>RECYCLE>RECYCLE>RECYCLE what is it with this new trash company... don't want our grocery bags? That surely fills up a recycling bin..... also now they dont want anything in bags, my recycling can is not as clean as it was....
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Posted: Sep 12th, 2006 02:48 pm |
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I can't figure it out either, maybe our trusty reporter friends can figure this out .
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Posted: Sep 12th, 2006 02:57 pm |
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| What kind of grocery bags are you talking about? The other company took them but this one won't?
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Posted: Sep 12th, 2006 04:24 pm |
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| the regular "wal-mart" grocery bags... they said in their hand out they did not want them! (the other company took them!)
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