Supporting Eco-friendly EveryDay Solutions
Mission: to nurture eco-friendly living in local communities through education and action
s.e.e.d.s update…
take action………
s.e.e.d.s is sponsoring a discussion forum for local school representatives to interact and learn from each other while sharing ideas on promoting environmental advocacy in schools. Come spend an hour with us, munch on some cookies, and learn what local ideas or actions are happening in our schools!
What: s.e.e.d.s Forum: Promoting Environmental Advocacy in our Schools
When: Wednesday, September 26, 7-8:30pm
Where: Riverside Village Hall
other events…….
Thursday,Sept 27th A Green Fair for bright ideas about your home or business! The Green Fair will be held at The British Home,your community partner for Green Solutions. From 12 to 4 p.m.
Thursday,Sept 27th 2 part lecture “The Zero Energy Home and Residential Green Roofs” The Olmsted Society is sponsoring a two part lecture on Green and Sustainable architecture which will be presented at 7:00 P.M. at the Riverside Township Hall Auditorium. Jerry Marconi will present on the “Zero Energy Hoime” and Trevor Wukasch will present on “Residential Green Roofs” Admission is free. More information can be found at www.olmstedsociety.org
did you know…
There are about 1.6 billion homes in the world. It’s where you use the most energy and water. The biggest impact on the planet is water. By 2025, the world must increase its water supply by 22% in order to meet its needs. Meanwhile 40% of the drinking water supplied to homes is flushed down the toilet. Be conservative in your water use!
tips….
- Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you’ll save up to 150 gallons per month.
Put food coloring in your toilet tank. If it seeps into the toilet bowl without flushing, you
have a leak. Fixing it can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
For cold drinks keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap. This
way, every drop goes down you and not the drain.
Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they’re full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
Don’t use running water to thaw food. Defrost food in the refrigerator for water efficiency and food safety.
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