Mar 31, 2009 11:38 am US/Pacific
Earth Day Expo 2009
LOS ANGELES (CBS) ―
Bring the whole family to the Los Angeles Zoo "Earth Day Expo 2009" themed Celebrating California Wildlife, on Saturday April 18th and Sunday April 19th from 10am - 4pm. Enjoy a whole day at this expo which features education, conservation and recycling information in an interactive and fun EARTH-friendly environment. For information call (323)644-4200.
Remember that when you REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE you are keeping the enviroment clean for all of us.
REDUCE
- Carpool, use public transportation, walk or bicycle to work or school.
- Wait one day on non-essential purchases to avoid impulse buys.
- Purchase things in bulk quantities, such as one large box of breakfast cereal instead of two small boxes.
- Use one strong light bulb instead of a few low-wattage ones.
- Wash the car with a bucket of water instead of using a water hose.
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Purchase refillable office items such as mechanical pencils and refillable pens.
REUSE
- Reuse old bags on shopping trips. Keep them in your car or near your door to remember.
- Reuse your old mouse pad as an insulator for placing hot containers that have just been removed from stove or oven.
- Use old clothing as rags for cleaning.
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Bring a portable mug to the coffee house and to work instead of using disposable cups
RECYCLE
- Purchase recycled products
- Recycle items you don't want anymore by donating them - old toys, clothes, furniture, decor, games, movies, books and tools.
- Learn the proper ways/locations to recycle electronic and hazardous materials to avoid contamination
- Keep two trash cans in the kitchen: one for recycled goods and one for non-recyclable waste items.
Go Green with paperless billing and energy-efficient appliances upgrades. To learn more go to So Cal Gas Company where the Gas Company can help you save energy and money.
The Gas Company, a Sempra Energy Utility.
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