SHOPPING GREEN: We, as consumers, can each make a difference. Here is a short checklist for making your dollars do the most work:
* Buy Local: Buying local supports your local economy and reduces energy consumption required by the global transport of goods. Our Farmer's Market is going to open soon. It's a terrific place to shop.
* Reduce, reuse: Avoid waste and make things last. Don't let a little wear send you on a needless shopping spree.
* Buy recycled products: The recycling loop isn't complete until the materials collected at curb-side and drop-off sites are remanufactured into new products and purchased by consumers. Buy paper with the highest percentage of "post consumer waste" (PCW). Office Depot will accept and recycle your used HP ink cartridges in exchange for a ream of their recycled paper.
* Buy energy efficient products: Whether it's a car or a computer, choose the most energy efficient model. For electrical appliances, look for the Energy Star logo.
* Avoid excess packaging: A large percentage of our municipal solid waste stream is the result of unnecessary packaging. Select products that are not over-packaged and reuse or recycle packaging. At the check-out counter when asked "Do you need a bag?" if at all possible say, "No thank you."
* Avoid polyvinyl chloride, or "PVC:" Often labeled as "Number 3" plastic, PVC is a leading source of dioxin in the environment.
* Look for the green label: Look for labels that let you know the produce is certified as environmentally friendly but don't blindly accept a produce that calls itself "green." Do your homework!
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* Buy Local: Buying local supports your local economy and reduces energy consumption required by the global transport of goods. Our Farmer's Market is going to open soon. It's a terrific place to shop.
* Reduce, reuse: Avoid waste and make things last. Don't let a little wear send you on a needless shopping spree.
* Buy recycled products: The recycling loop isn't complete until the materials collected at curb-side and drop-off sites are remanufactured into new products and purchased by consumers. Buy paper with the highest percentage of "post consumer waste" (PCW). Office Depot will accept and recycle your used HP ink cartridges in exchange for a ream of their recycled paper.
* Buy energy efficient products: Whether it's a car or a computer, choose the most energy efficient model. For electrical appliances, look for the Energy Star logo.
* Avoid excess packaging: A large percentage of our municipal solid waste stream is the result of unnecessary packaging. Select products that are not over-packaged and reuse or recycle packaging. At the check-out counter when asked "Do you need a bag?" if at all possible say, "No thank you."
* Avoid polyvinyl chloride, or "PVC:" Often labeled as "Number 3" plastic, PVC is a leading source of dioxin in the environment.
* Look for the green label: Look for labels that let you know the produce is certified as environmentally friendly but don't blindly accept a produce that calls itself "green." Do your homework!
http://HomesInDurango.com / http://DurangoRealEstate.biz
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