Did you know that an American home can waste, on average, more than 10,000 gallons of water every year due to running toilets, dripping faucets, and other household leaks? Take part in Fix a Leak Week from March 15 to 21, 2010, by checking your plumbing fixtures for leaks and learning how to fix them!
Meeting minutes from QLC’s Committee for a Green Hoboken meeting on 2/9/10 covering updates from subcommittees on green buildings, municipal energy audits, recycling, as well as outreach and upcoming events.
Did you know that household leaks can waste more than 1 trillion gallons a year nationwide? Water is vital to the survival of everything on the planet and is limited in supply. Managing water is a growing concern in the United States.
Check Earth Man’s video and follow the tips listed below to save energy while showering:
Idling vehicles waste fuel and money, causes harmful emissions that lead to health problems, and can lead to hefty fines. Diesel in particular is a likely human carcinogen, containing fine particulates commonly called “soot”. Emissions worsen asthma, bronchitis, and existing allergies. Children are especially susceptible.
Hoboken Mayor David Roberts signed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement in March 2008. The document was unanimously supported by the City Council. The Climate Agreement dedicates the city administration to make every effort to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 2020. The Hoboken Quality of Life Coalition introduced the agreement to the city and was assisted in its efforts to gain acceptance by the support of Councilpersons Terry La Bruno, Beth Mason, Michael Russo and Dawn Zimmer.
Green Drinks is relatively new to Hoboken. The monthly networking events are an opportunity for Hobokenites to talk with like-minded people about green issues. It’s social networking in person and a lot of fun!
Committee for a Green Hoboken Meeting Minutes, August 11, 2009
The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 includes funds for home owners who want to make energy efficiency improvements. Consumers who purchase and install specific products, such as energy-efficient windows, insulation, doors, roofs, and heating and cooling equipment in existing homes can receive a tax credit for 30% of the cost, up to [...]
Compact florescent light bulbs (CFLs) greatly reduce energy consumption and energy bills, but they do contain mercury. While these bulbs last for years and years, they do burn out eventually. When they burn out, CFLs must be disposed of properly.
