DID YOU KNOW?
The estimated number ofy 10 seconds and 400,000every minute. Most end up in landfills and many end up in our oceans.
Refil your own metal bottles and take reusable canvas bags to every store you visit. Small changes lead to big changes.
from Chris Jordan's Running the Numbers
It's a New Year and a chance for a new attitude!
What have you done in your daily routine that makes a difference? Let us hear from you. Send your EcoTips to sc.nwccg@gmail.com. Subject line EcoTips. Your tip may help our community to "Go a little Greener."
The Arlington Heights Cool Cities Coalition
Idling wastes fuel and money and pollutes the air we breathe. Arlington Heights Cool Cities and the Clean Air Counts program invite you to turn off your engine when idling for more than 10 seconds.
"Idling Gets You Nowhere"
Click on the graphic below to see the flyer for more information.
Household Tips With Natural Items
Helene O'Neill shares her household tips.
Did you know you can use Salt for more than just seasoning?
• When a stubborn clogged drain stymies you, a half cup of salt, followed by at least a cup of boiling water and waiting five/ten minutes should clear it.
• If you first coat your hands with salt, you can easily handle fish without that "fishy-smell" coming back to haunt you.
Going, Going, Greener
Do you strive to reduce your impact on the environment?
Do you patronize eco-friendly businesses?
Do you bike more and drive less?
Could you replace your car with public transportation and/or a Zipcar?
Change can only happen by taking small (or large) steps in the right direction. Let's start by taking those steps and change our way of thinking and acting, one suburb at a time.