Next time you buy a car, think extra carefully about MPG. If the car you choose gets 40 miles per gallon instead of 25, and you drive 10,000 miles a year, you’ll slash your CO2 emissions by 3,300 pounds.
Yearly Archives: 2014
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In the U.S. leakage from auto air conditioners is the largest single source of emissions of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which damage the protective ozone layer and add to global warming. The CFCs from one auto air conditioner can add the equivalent of 4,800 pounds of CO2 emissions a year. In addition, […]
Did you know that plastic can only be recycled once? #1 and #2 can be recycled, but they become #3 through #7 after that, and can only be made into things like plastic logs, benches, and highway cones. Or worse, they are sent to China to be used as boiler […]
ColorBrightonGreen.org has a table at the monthly Brighton Farmers’ Market where we accept several items that you may find difficult to recycle. Accepted recycling items and Market dates. That list is often updated. Make sure to always review it before coming!
In Monroe County, many items can be recycled at the curb if your waste hauler offers the County’s “Blue Box” Recycling/Recovery Program. Most other items can be dropped-off at the ecopark facility.
Burlington 10% Challenge initiative—Business calculator An educational tool to help a business identify its current emissions of greenhouse gases and define a 10% emissions reduction target. Burlington 10% Challenge initiative—Residential calculator An educational tool to help you discover what your personal energy use generates in CO2 emissions. Ecological footprint quiz […]
Free or reduced cost residential energy audit Most Monroe County households are eligible for a free or reduced cost residential energy audit. Learn more from this story on RenewPenfield.org. Greener Buildings Articles, news, events and resources for environmentally responsible building development.
BuildingGreen.com Subscription-based articles and product information about green design, construction, and standards. Compact fluorescent light bulb FAQs Explains best ways of using compact fluorescent bulbs. Compact fluorescent light: “Any Other Bright Ideas?” An article published by the New York Times reviewing and testing compact fluorescent lights for the home. Compact […]
Local environmental groups are sponsoring a forum for the public to learn about the strengths and weaknesses of the 2014 Draft NYS Energy Plan and how to make effective comments by the April 30 deadline.
Energy Star ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping homes and businesses save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. Free or reduced cost residential energy audit Most Monroe County households are eligible for […]