Did You Know…

 …that our Chamber business members and the community recycled 1,935 lbs of e-waste (electronics) and shredded approximately 3,500 lbs of old documents and files at our recent “Earth Day Recycling Event” sponsored by the Going Green Committee?

Thanks to everyone who helped make the
event a BIG success! 

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Did You Know…

There are many ways to stretch a tank of gas!

…Gas is nearly $4.00 a gallon.  Therefore, we are all needing to make each tank of gas last as long as possible.  Driving slower, getting your car maintained regularly, not using the air conditioner, using cruise control when possible and traveling when traffic is light are all great ways to save gas.

Refer to the link below for even more ways to conserve your vehicles gas. 
Source:  www.care2.com/greenliving/stretch-tank-of-gas-12-tips.html

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Did You Know…

…Contrary to what the cleaning aisle at the supermarket might say, you don’t need a lot of different specialty products to get things clean.  With just a few basic items, you can do the vast majority of your cleaning, save money, and keep your environment free of the toxins found in many store-bought cleaning products.

White vinegar, lemon juice, and baking soda could become your new best friends.

Click on the link below for simple recipes, with these three basic ingredients, for making natural homemade cleaners that you will love!

Source:  http://simpleorganic.net/easy-recipes-for-natural-homemade-cleaners/

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Did You Know…

…Aluminum can recycling provides many environmental, economic and community benefits to individuals, communities, organizations, companies and industries.

Aluminum cans are unique in that in 60 days a can is recycled, turned into a new can & back on store shelves.

Source: http://earth911.com/news/2007/04/02/benefits-of-aluminum-can-recycling/

How You Can Help…

Holly Springs Elementary & North Metro Waste are partnering in the Great American Can Roundup!  Please help them in their aluminum can drive!

 North Metro Waste has donated a 10-yard recycle trailer so that HSES can accept donations of used, all-aluminum beverage cans.  The container has been located in the school’s main parking lot since November 15, 2011 and will remain there until the initiative culminates on April 20, 2012.  The Great American Can Roundup initiative salutes the 75th anniversary of the beverage can and assists schools like Holly Springs Elementary in their efforts to recycle cans for cash.  The program also encourages students to join together to help fight litter, save valuable resources and conserve energy contributing to a sustainable future.  The participating school in each state that recycles the most cans wins $1,000.  The winning school nationwide wins an additional $5,000.  Remember HSES when recycling your aluminum cans!

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Did You Know…

…Smart Plugs allow you to turn off power to appliances without
having to unplug chargers or other stand-alone appliances?
The U.S. spends about $4 billion annually on stand-by energy alone.

Source: http://agreenfootprint.wordpress.com

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 Did You Know…

…Regular maintenance on your current vehicle can save on gas. Replacing filters and keeping tires properly inflated are particularly important.

Source: http://agreenfootprint.wordpress.com

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 Did You Know…

…Some water heater thermostats come preset to 140 degrees, which can cost you more money?  Make sure your water heater is set to 120 degrees.  This is also recommended to help prevent accidental scalding and burns from water that is too hot – especially important with little ones around.

Source:  http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/energysavings/kitchen.htm

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 Did You Know…

Your trash stays in a lake a lot longer than you do? 
 
Look how long these items stick around…
 
Paper Towels:  2-4 weeks
Newspapers:  6 weeks
Milk Cartons:  3 months
Plastic Bags:  10-20 years
Tin Cans:  50 years
Aluminum Cans:  200 years
Fishing Line:  600 years
Glass:  More years than we can count!
 
Put trash in its place! 
Join the Great Lake Allatoona Clean-Up
Saturday, September 17^th

Visit www.greatallatoonacleanup.org for details!

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Did You Know???

… that over 60% of the energy consumed in the U.S. is produced by non-renewable sources which increase carbon dioxide levels in our atmosphere?  There is an alternative!  Clean and green solar PV technologies have declined in price every year since they were introduced into the market which is driven by improved research and development.  By installing solar P.V. panels in your business or home, you could save up to 90% on your electric utility bill while improving the quality of the air we all breathe.

Source:
I-V SOLAR, Inc.
Providing Solar Energy Solutions
2472 Marietta Hwy., Canton, GA  30114
678-493-2075
i-vsolar.com

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Did You Know???

Trees improve water quality by slowing and filtering rain water as well as protecting aquifers and watersheds.  So they next time you print unnecessary documents remember that one tree makes on average 16.67 reams of copy paper or 8,333 sheets and the average U.S. office worker prints 10,000 pages per year. 

Source:  www.Seed-the-Future.com/trees   

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