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THE ESTEVAN MERCURY, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010
Earth friendly tip: Simple Savers • Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact Áuorescent bulbs • Use aerators on faucets and shower heads • Weatherstrip windows & doors
Celebrating 20 Years of Going Green (NC)—Twenty years ago, Canada joined 141 other nations to celebrate the first International Earth Day. That year also marked the creation of TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. In the past 20 years, both have grown like a weed. Earth Day has become Earth Week, as more than one billion people from 170 countries – including six million Canadians – take part in celebrations. “Thanks to the generous support of our donors,
we’ve provided funding to more than 18,000 grassroots environment and wildlife projects across the country over the past 20 years,” says Mary Desjardins, Executive Director, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. “Environmental issues have become more top of mind as a result of the hard work and generosity of Canadians. We encourage everyone to continue being environmentally aware at home, at work and in the community.”
Here are some tips on how to celebrate Earth Day: • Produce less waste. You may find that a lot of your “garbage” can be recycled, composted or re-used. • Use less power. Turn off, or unplug appliances that are not in use. Read a book and give the home entertainment unit a rest. • Walk, ride your bike or use public transit. See if you can live without your car for one week.
• Become involved with a charity that’s dedicated to the environment and wildlife. If you’re part of a non-profit organization or school and need funding to bring your environment project to life, you can apply for funding from TD Friends of the Environment
Money doesn’t grow on trees, but it can help plant them apply for funding, the local TD FEF Advisory Board recommends which projects to support in its area. • Project funding can range from less than $1,000 to more than $20,000 based on the scope of the project and how well the project meets funding criteria.
• Walk, cycle, car pool and use public transportation • When driving, reduce idling and maintain correct tire pressure • Consider car sharing programs or renting
Buy frequently used products in bulk, and buy concentrates or reÀllables when available. Shop with a reusable cloth or string bag to carry groceries and other purchases.
2. RECYCLE Recycle everything, including used oil. Contact Regens Disposal for details.
• consider renting and borrowing things that are seldom needed • buy used items from garage sales and second-hand stores
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• Reuse or properly recycle old electronics. You can help protect the environment from substances like lead and mercury while strengthening our community by donating these items to others. Hard Drives Televisions Cell Phones Monitors DVD Players Pagers Keyboards VCRs Printers Software Scanners Digital Equipment
You can help by: 1. Purchasing a “Bag For Life” instead of using plastic 2. Bringing your plastic bags back to the store for recycling Sobeys will replace worn out bags free of charge - FOR LIFE!
• Please take advantage of the convenient, drive-up Recycle Depot at 6th Street and Souris Avenue for your cardboard, newsprint and glossy magazines. • Please respect our employees and equipment by not disposing of any items not meant for these containers.
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Help Protect Our Planet...
(NC)—Does your nonprofit organization need funding for a wildlife conservation initiative? Are you a teacher with an idea for an ecology education program for students, but your school lacks the financial resources to make it happen? TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF), one of Canada’s longest-serving environmental charities, is inviting non-profit organizations with a charitable registration number, and schools, to apply for funding for their environment and wildlife projects at www.tdfef. com. “We know the recession has hurt the ability of charities and schools to fund their environment projects, so we’ve made a pledge to find a way to provide more financial support to more projects in 2010,” says Mary Desjardins, Executive Director, TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. “As we celebrate our 20th anniversary this year, we welcome applications for funding so we can keep up the momentum to help Canadians make a positive impact on the environment and wildlife.” Some of the types of projects that TD FEF funds include wildlife rehabilitation, education programs for children, environmental cleanups, tree planting campaigns, conservation and recycling initiatives and urban renewal projects. How does TD FEF work? • One hundred per cent of every dollar donated goes directly to funding local projects in the community where the donation was made. • TD matches donations up to $1 million annually. • There are 93 chapters across Canada staffed by more than 800 volunteers. • When non-profit organizations and schools
Foundation at www.tdfef. com. • Get the entire family involved and develop your own Earth Week activities. It is a fun way to help your kids develop environmentally friendly habits that can last a lifetime.
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