Congratulations to This Issue's Greenovator
We've just ordered a battery operated lawn mower! We're told that we will hear the birds singing while we mow and we can save 141 pounds of pollutants from going into the air by not using a gas mower.
We recycle all our glass, plastic, and paper products and we compost. I've heard people say that they don't want to compost because it smells. Oh yes, it smells all right. We love the rich, earthy smell of our compost. Our vegetable garden loves it and the birds love us when we turn the compost bin over. It's an absolute feast of worms and insects, this is five star
dining.
After signing up for the green living challenge in 2007 we realized we needed a rain barrel. We made our barrel, proudly carried it home and set it up. We painted it all pretty and then invited everyone to come over and have a look. -Tierney and Mike, Penrose Submit your greenovator story to ACE to be featured in a future issue. |
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Sincerely,
Elenor Hodges
Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment
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Welcome to
ACE's Green Living E-Newletter
Through this newsletter, we'll provide regular updates about our Green Living Challenge, local events and workshops related to green living, and tips to green your lifestyle. | |
Dear , Thanks for being a part of Arlington's Green Living Challenge. We're focusing this month's activities on Conserving Energy. For the average American, your energy use in the home is your largest contributor to global warming. One simple way to save is by reducing vampire electricity, or appliances and gadgets that continue to suck electricity even when they're off. Read below for more tips and our pledge activities that can save you money and conserve energy. Upcoming events:
- Saturday, July 26. Rain Barrel Workshops.
- Sunday, July 27. Peru Festival.
- Sunday, August 3. Ecuador Festival.
- August 7-10. Arlington County Fair.
- Saturday, August 23. Courthouse Farmers Market.
Details below and on our web site.
Conseving EnergyTo save up to 10% on your electricity bills, unplug appliances and gadgets when they're not in use including VCRs, DVD players, stereos, and computers. You can also plug them into a power strip and switch the strip off. The Arlington County Libaries also have Kill A Watt meters available to check out to measure how efficient your appliances are. The complete list of activities in the Conserving Energy section of the ACE pledge include: - Reducing vampire electricity
- Changing to energy efficient lighting (apartments/condos only)
- Purchasing renewable energy like wind power
- Conducting an energy audit
- Installing a solar water heater
- Using a programmable thermostat (single family homes/townhouses only)
Please join the movement by taking the Green Living Pledge TODAY. Show your commitment to a cleaner and healthier Arlington. | Upcoming Events:
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Make-Your-Own Rain Barrel Workshops. Saturday, July 26. Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 16th Street S., Arlington. Two time options: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. -OR- 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $50 (plus $2 processing fee if paying online). Payment is required to reserve your spot. More information and online payment. Outreach Events. We are looking for volunteers to help promote green living at the following events. To volunteer contact us at volunteer@arlingtonenvironment.org or 703-228-7772.
- Sunday, July 27. 12 - 6 p.m. Peru Festival. Gunston Middle School, 2700 S. Lang Street, Arlington.
- Sunday, August 3. 12 - 6 p.m. Ecuador Festival. Barcroft Park, 4200 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington.
- August 7-10. Arlington County Fair. Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington.
- Saturday, August 23. 8 a.m. - noon. Courthouse Farmers Market. N. Courthouse Rd. and N. 14th St.
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