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SOLARC Celebrates Earth Day
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Celebrate Earth Day with Commuter Solutions and LTD
SOLARC Celebrates Earth Day!
Commuter Solutions would like to recognize SOLARC Architecture and Engineering, Inc., for their Earth Day activities and for their dedication to sustainability throughout the year. Of SOLARC’s 24 member staff, 15 commute to work by biking, walking, riding the bus, or carpooling at least 3 days every week. The SOLARC office is earth-friendly, with composting bin, recycling containers, energy efficient lighting, and low-flow toilets. Outside are a worm composter, easily accessible bike racks, and solar panels on the roof.
To celebrate Earth Day, SOLARC is encouraging all staff members to consider making “Earth Day Resolutions” that will help improve the overall health of our planet. Please consult the list below for a complete list of SOLARC’s Earth Day Resolutions. For more information about SOLARC Architecture and Engineering, Inc., please contact Jodi Sommers at 349-0966 or jodi@solarc-ae.net.
SOLARC’s Earth Day Resolution Suggestions include:
You can help the staff of SOLARC Architecture and Engineering Inc. increase the positive impact of our Earth Day Challenge by adopting one or more of the following Earth Day Resolutions:
I, ________________________________ promise to change the following behavior(s) for at least one day, in honor of Earth Day. On Earth Day I will:
____ bike to work, or get my bike tuned, and bike gear ready to use within one week
____ take the bus to work
____ carpool to work
____ register for a free, no-obligation carpool match report from Commuter Solutions at www.commutersolutions.ltd.org
____ start turning off the heat (at home) at night, or when I’m out
- ____ change my printer default settings to two-sided and copy only two-sided copies
____ compost my food scraps
____ use my own cup when buying coffee or another beverage
____ bring my own bags to the grocery store
____ buy or make reusable cloth grocery bags
____ read up on what “commingled recycling” accepts (Sanipac, BRING), and be more mindful of not throwing away recyclables
____ donate unwanted electronics, batteries, CDs or compact fluorescent light bulbs to NextStep Recycling
____ eat one or more additional meat free meals per week
____ bring lunch from home (in a reusable cloth bagJ)
____ replace incandescent light bulbs in my home with compact fluorescent light bulbs
____ take shorter showers
____ turn off the water while brushing my teeth
____ turn off all unnecessary lights
____ limit the amount of water I use when washing dishes
____ make sure the tires on my car are fully inflated
____ do not drive over the speed limit
____ keep my car well tuned
____ coast to a stop when possible
____ limit the amount of gasoline you purchase each month
____ pick two days a week to be ‘no car’ days
____ set up a tool network with friends, so you can borrow tools needed instead of buying them for one use
____ buy less stuff
____ limit or eliminate paper towels
____ use cloth napkins instead of paper napkins
____ do not purchase plastic toys
____ join a CSA (Community Sponsored Agriculture)
____ buy local
____ talk to at least one other person about Earth Day
____ wash my clothes in cold water
____ air dry clothes whenever possible
____ eat more locally grown food
____ plant a tree
____ I will _______________________________________________________________
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