Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Ontario to ban 'old' light bulbs....
It will soon be lights out for incandescent light bulbs......
The Ontario government said Wednesday it plans to ban the current bulbs and what it calls other inefficient lighting technologies by 2012 in an effort to reduce the province's electricity consumption and lower the greenhouse gases that cause global warming.
The Ontario government said Wednesday it plans to ban the current bulbs and what it calls other inefficient lighting technologies by 2012 in an effort to reduce the province's electricity consumption and lower the greenhouse gases that cause global warming.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Eco-Tips # 4-Bottled Water~Tap into Alternatives!
FACT: One in five Canadians drinks only bottled water.
FACT: The longer a bottle of water sits on a store shelf or in a household pantry, the higher the dose of antimony the person who drinks it will receive--Antimony is a potentially toxic trace element with properties similar to arsenic. It is involved in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers, a plastic used in many water bottles. Once water is bottled, the antimony levels rise in the water with time.
FACT: Bottled water produces up to 1.5 million of plastic waster per year and requires the burning of large amounts of fossil fuels to transport and for recycling. Do you really want to be a part of that?
There is a simple alternative to buying bottled water--Purchase yourself a nifty eco-friendly, safe, reusable water bottle and use it! This alternative is an excellent way to cut down on wasteful single use containers, while saving you money!
Don't like the way your tap water tastes? Inexpensive carbon filters will turn most tap water sparkling fresh at a fraction of bottled water's cost! Remember--All bottled water is basically purified/reprocessed tap water anyway! Seriously, this consumer will never buy a bottle of water again. It just doesn't make sense. It's back to the tap for me, with a reusable bottle!
Do you have other ideas? We would love to hear them!
http://www.eco-logix.ca/eco-tips.htm
FACT: The longer a bottle of water sits on a store shelf or in a household pantry, the higher the dose of antimony the person who drinks it will receive--Antimony is a potentially toxic trace element with properties similar to arsenic. It is involved in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) containers, a plastic used in many water bottles. Once water is bottled, the antimony levels rise in the water with time.
FACT: Bottled water produces up to 1.5 million of plastic waster per year and requires the burning of large amounts of fossil fuels to transport and for recycling. Do you really want to be a part of that?
There is a simple alternative to buying bottled water--Purchase yourself a nifty eco-friendly, safe, reusable water bottle and use it! This alternative is an excellent way to cut down on wasteful single use containers, while saving you money!
Don't like the way your tap water tastes? Inexpensive carbon filters will turn most tap water sparkling fresh at a fraction of bottled water's cost! Remember--All bottled water is basically purified/reprocessed tap water anyway! Seriously, this consumer will never buy a bottle of water again. It just doesn't make sense. It's back to the tap for me, with a reusable bottle!
Do you have other ideas? We would love to hear them!
http://www.eco-logix.ca/eco-tips.htm
Friday, July 20, 2007
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Prizes to be won over at Eco-Logix!!!
Submit your own Eco-Tip and be eligible to WIN this month's prize! A set of Eco-Friendly CFL light bulbs!Submit your tip today and don't forget to include why you think it is so
Eco-Friendly!
http://www.eco-logix.ca/eco-tips.htm
Eco-Friendly!
http://www.eco-logix.ca/eco-tips.htm
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Eco-Tips from Belinda at Eco-logix.ca
Re-think The Way You Light Up. You can lower your personal power waste today!
Replacing just one 100 watt incandescent light bulb with a 25 watt CFL (compact fluorescent bulb) will save 135 kWh of electricity annually, and can reduce associated hot carbon dioxide emission by 193 pounds and saves on your electricity bill too! Imagine if every citizen in Temiskaming Shores, all replaced just one of the old light bulbs with a CFL,,,,
(which is VERY do-able) we could proudly be a part of the solution instead of the problem! You can offset your carbon footprint right now!
**Do you have other ideas? We would love to hear them! Contact us here...
**Submit your own Eco-Tip and be eligible to WIN a prize! A set of Eco-Friendly CFL light bulbs! Submit your tip today and don't forget to include why you think it is so Eco-Friendly!. If we use your tip, you will receive special kudos and we'll put your name and or website address on our Eco-Tips page.
Replacing just one 100 watt incandescent light bulb with a 25 watt CFL (compact fluorescent bulb) will save 135 kWh of electricity annually, and can reduce associated hot carbon dioxide emission by 193 pounds and saves on your electricity bill too! Imagine if every citizen in Temiskaming Shores, all replaced just one of the old light bulbs with a CFL,,,,
(which is VERY do-able) we could proudly be a part of the solution instead of the problem! You can offset your carbon footprint right now!
**Do you have other ideas? We would love to hear them! Contact us here...
**Submit your own Eco-Tip and be eligible to WIN a prize! A set of Eco-Friendly CFL light bulbs! Submit your tip today and don't forget to include why you think it is so Eco-Friendly!. If we use your tip, you will receive special kudos and we'll put your name and or website address on our Eco-Tips page.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Today's Poll....
Are your purchasing decisions influenced by whether a product is safe for the environment?
*click your back button to return to this blog when your finished voting!
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*click your back button to return to this blog when your finished voting!
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Sunday, July 8, 2007
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Eco-Tips from Belinda at Eco-logix.ca
Recycling tips for all those plastic bags!
There are lots of innovative things you can do to help reduce plastic bags by reusing – check out some of the tips below to get started.
1. Scrunch them up to surround items when you're packaging as an alternative to bubble wrap.
2. Doggie duty--Use them as 'doggy doo bags' when out walking your dog!
3. Take bags to the grocery store to reuse instead of getting new ones each time.
4. Hand protectors – place them over your hands to handle messes indoors and out.
5. Kitchen clean-up – place them under the cutting board for quick scrap removal.
6. Suitcase savers – wrap shoes before packing them with clean clothes.
7. Fill several bags with food or other items for a needy family. (This is one of the most rewarding ways to use those bags!)
Keep bags handy where ever you are so that when you make a purchase you can reuse your own bag. Where?
*in your car
*in your purse or pocket
*in your stroller
*with your pet supplies
Do you have other uses for plastic bags? We would love to hear your ideas! Contact us here...
And remember....join the Freecycle™ movement - the idea is simple: you give away for free what you have and don’t need and you receive for free what you need, but don’t have. This ‘free cycle’ of goods keeps lots of useful stuff out of landfill sites and is about thinking globally and recycling locally.
Check back in for new Eco-Tips!Want to be informed when new Eco-Tips are available?
Click Here
http://www.eco-logix.ca/eco-tips.htm
There are lots of innovative things you can do to help reduce plastic bags by reusing – check out some of the tips below to get started.
1. Scrunch them up to surround items when you're packaging as an alternative to bubble wrap.
2. Doggie duty--Use them as 'doggy doo bags' when out walking your dog!
3. Take bags to the grocery store to reuse instead of getting new ones each time.
4. Hand protectors – place them over your hands to handle messes indoors and out.
5. Kitchen clean-up – place them under the cutting board for quick scrap removal.
6. Suitcase savers – wrap shoes before packing them with clean clothes.
7. Fill several bags with food or other items for a needy family. (This is one of the most rewarding ways to use those bags!)
Keep bags handy where ever you are so that when you make a purchase you can reuse your own bag. Where?
*in your car
*in your purse or pocket
*in your stroller
*with your pet supplies
Do you have other uses for plastic bags? We would love to hear your ideas! Contact us here...
And remember....join the Freecycle™ movement - the idea is simple: you give away for free what you have and don’t need and you receive for free what you need, but don’t have. This ‘free cycle’ of goods keeps lots of useful stuff out of landfill sites and is about thinking globally and recycling locally.
Check back in for new Eco-Tips!Want to be informed when new Eco-Tips are available?
Click Here
http://www.eco-logix.ca/eco-tips.htm
Thoughts from Belinda.....
Re-Think Recycling~Be Smart, Do Your Part!
Today the environment is at the forefront of everyone’s minds, every person needs to set in motion a personal plan for reducing waste and aiding in the halting of Global Warming! The future of our Planet, Children and Grand Children are depending on us now…today!
Seriously…..we can no longer sit idly by and ignore the destruction of our Earth.You may be thinking that you, one person can’t make a difference but you’d be wrong….that’s where it needs to start, one person at a time. Introducing recycling at your home, business and school is a positive action you can contribute to TODAY!We must all do our part for future generations ~ It’s a community that works together that makes recycling a success. So come on Temiskaming Shores join the millions across the globe to create a better environment for us all, let’s make recycling alive and well inT-City!!
Eco-Logix has been awarded “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Temiskaming Shores Chamber of Commerce ~ Awarded to an inspirational entrepreneur who has had a significant and positive impact on the global community through their business leadership.Visit Belinda at http://www.eco-logix.ca/ for Eco-Tips and information on recycling in our area.
And remember....join the Freecycle™ movement - the idea is simple: you give away for free what you have and don’t need and you receive for free what you need, but don’t have. This ‘free cycle’ of goods keeps lots of useful stuff out of landfill sites and is about thinking globally and recycling locally.
Today the environment is at the forefront of everyone’s minds, every person needs to set in motion a personal plan for reducing waste and aiding in the halting of Global Warming! The future of our Planet, Children and Grand Children are depending on us now…today!
Seriously…..we can no longer sit idly by and ignore the destruction of our Earth.You may be thinking that you, one person can’t make a difference but you’d be wrong….that’s where it needs to start, one person at a time. Introducing recycling at your home, business and school is a positive action you can contribute to TODAY!We must all do our part for future generations ~ It’s a community that works together that makes recycling a success. So come on Temiskaming Shores join the millions across the globe to create a better environment for us all, let’s make recycling alive and well inT-City!!
Eco-Logix has been awarded “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Temiskaming Shores Chamber of Commerce ~ Awarded to an inspirational entrepreneur who has had a significant and positive impact on the global community through their business leadership.Visit Belinda at http://www.eco-logix.ca/ for Eco-Tips and information on recycling in our area.
And remember....join the Freecycle™ movement - the idea is simple: you give away for free what you have and don’t need and you receive for free what you need, but don’t have. This ‘free cycle’ of goods keeps lots of useful stuff out of landfill sites and is about thinking globally and recycling locally.
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