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Compact the light - Compact fluorescent light bulbs require only 25% of the electricity used by incandescent bulbs. According to Energy Star, if every household in the U.S. replaced one light bulb with an Energy Star-qualified compact fluorescent bulb, it would equal removing one million cars from the road. Especially target the 60 to 100 watt bulbs you use several hours a day. No half-measures - Only run the dishwasher, washing machine and dryer when you have full loads. For further energy savings, wash clothes in warm or cold water, not hot. Pull the plug - Many electronic devices continue to draw power even when they’re turned off or fully charged. Cordless phones, cell phones, iPods® and digital cameras are some of the major culprits. TVs, cable boxes and computer monitors also waste energy. Plug these devices into a power strip and turn the strip off when the devices are not in use (the strip doesn’t draw power). Push grass - (on the lawn) Use a push mower and get a workout while you cut the lawn. Become an Energy Star - If you need new appliances, you’ll save hundreds of pounds of carbon dioxide and hundreds of dollars a year by updating everything from your refrigerator and dishwasher to your telephone and TV to products with the government’s Energy Star label. Keep it clean - Clean or replace furnace, air-conditioner and heat-pump filters to ensure that appliances run as efficiently as possible Keep ‘em rolling - Keeping the tires on your car adequately inflated means you’ll burn less gas (check the air pressure monthly). Changing air filters and oil regularly also saves gas. At Home -34- Dump the junk - Are you driving around with a trunk full of junk? An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle reduces fuel economy by up to 2%. Links to further reading and actions can be found on page 36. Water Ways A single quart of oil on the ground can seep in and pollute 250,000 gallons of drinking water. Pouring oil down a storm sewer is the same as pouring it directly into a stream or river. A faucet with a slow, steady drip (100 drops a minute) will waste 350 gallons of water a month. A fast stream will leak 4,600 gallons of water in a month. Don’t use hot water when cold will do. Warm a wet cleanup cloth for baby in the microwave for 7 seconds rather than running gallons of water until it’s warm. Use your garbage disposal sparingly. Don’t “sweep” walks and driveways with the hose; use a broom or a rake instead. Stop watering the street or sidewalks – they won’t grow a thing!
Additional Resources An Inconvenient Truth www.climatecrisis.net/takeaction/carboncalculator/ BP Global www.bp.com/extendedsectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9008204&contentId=7015209 US Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Change Site www.epa.gov/climatechange/ Natural Resources Defense Council www.nrdc.org/globalWarming/default.asp National Climatic Data Center (NOAA) www.nrdc.org/globalWarming/default.asp New York Times, Science 15 February, 2007 http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/science/topics/globalwarming/index.html?inline=nyt-classifier National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/sustainable/ Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ Green Partnership www.fairmont.com/EN_FA/Articles/Environment Sustainable Travel International www.sustainabletravel.com/ Sustainable Tourism Destination Planning and Development Laboratory www.sustainabletourismlab.com/ A Green Valley Overview Outdoor enthusiasts, homemakers, cooks and gardeners will enjoy passing the time at Grace Note Farm. Country Life Activities and overnight stays, tucked away by the Washington Management Area. (401) 567-0354 or on the web: www.gracenotefarmweb.com The Water Wheel at Slater Mill Living History Museum demonstrates original renewable energy production, leaving a near zero carbon footprint! (401) 725-8638 or on the web: www.SlaterMill.org Canoe, kayak or bicycle along the Blackstone River. Joggers, walkers and skateboarders are welcome! Rentals at BVO:(401) 312-0369 or on the web: www.thepeloton.net. Old time craftsmanship is in the works and on display at Glocester Boatworks in the village of Chepachet. Discover John Devine’s genuine Yankee Stove Shop next door on Route 44. 401-568-4209 Spend a night on the river aboard the Samuel Slater. This authentic English Canal boat is also a delightful Bed & Breakfast. (401) 724-2200 or on the web: www.bedandbreakfastblackstone.com. -35-
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Page 7 and 8: The Valley at a Glance The Valley
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