Going Green April 2009

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GREEN Your Guide to Shopping Green in Kamloops

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Five things to do today to be “green” How to ensure your new house is green Being green can be easier than you think.

Try these quick tips today: 1. Remove cell phone, iPod and laptop chargers from the wall when not charging.

Chargers keep drawing electricity even if the device isn’t charging.

2. When on the go and needing the convenience of bottled water there are environmentally responsible choices such the world’s first carbon negative bottled water, Fiji Water. Don’t forget to recycle your empty bottles.

3. Place a compost bin outside and turn

food waste into valuable fertilizer for the garden.

4. Place recyclable shopping bags in car, desk and even in your purse, so there is no excuse to use plastic.

5. Repair that leaky faucet. A dripping tap can waste 800 L of water a month.

(NC)—It’s tempting to cut corners in a down economy, but that’s the last thing one should do in the construction of a new house. Owning a home with superior efficiency will pay high dividends for years to come.

“A green home uses less energy and natural resources,” says Todd Blyth at Nudura, the manufacturer of insulated concrete forms. “It creates less waste and is healthier and more comfortable for the occupants.

Equally important benefits include lower energy bills, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and less exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins. As a result, the net cost of owning a sustainable home is comparable to cost of a conventional one.”

The four key areas to ensure the best human and environmental health are: water efficiency, energy efficiency, material selection, and indoor environmental quality.

Here’s a useful little checklist as a guideline: • Use LEED certified materials: This internationally acclaimed benchmark by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design provides a third-party certification program, setting an international benchmark for the construction and operation of high performance sustainable buildings.

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foam insulation) the total building envelope stands to be up to nine times stronger, far more fire resistant, and far more sound insulated. Furthermore, this innovation (nudura. com) is design-friendly for architects, much faster for builders, creates less construction waste, and provides defence against toxicity and mold that is so often a associated with traditional wood framed walls. And of equal importance, it’s a building method that will deliver energy savings of up to 70 percent.

• Aim for indoor water conservation: Ask about greywater irrigation and rainwater harvesting.

• Insist on energy efficiency: In addition to a concrete structure, some of the more popular choices for conservation include: an ‘earth sheltered’ architectural design; installing efficient ducts, lighting and fans; planning for gas or solar hot water, heating and cooling systems.

• Ask for green materials: Structural choices range from fume-free paints, finishes and adhesives, to sustainable floor coverings, sidings and trim.

• Start with concrete, not wood: With concrete walls by Nudura, combined with their ceiling and floor technology, you’ll get several key green components all in one.

The system consists of stay-in-place, interlocking concrete forms. With this Lego-like method (of reinforced concrete sandwiched between two layers of expanded polystyrene

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Water saving tips T

oo many, who are not paying much attention to what is going on in the world around them, may not understand why saving water is so important. It may seem funny, but even though our planet is covered in as much water as it is, the amount of fresh water available is starting to become less and less as the polar icecaps melt and the fresh water mixes with the salt water. Most would understand that ocean water is not drinkable because it contains too much salt for our bodies to handle. This is where one of life’s greatest ironies really does play a big role. As time goes on with global warming causing severe droughts in many areas around the world, less and less fresh water is available and this is a concern. Without fresh water, much of land life will die and humans will be no exception.

Now that it is established that the world’s fresh water reserves are growing smaller every year, here are some tips on how to conserve the precious fresh water we still have: 1. Fix all leaking taps in the house.

2. Check pipes for leaks that would normally go unnoticed.

3. Have shorter showers.

4. Don’t let the water run on high when adjusting the temperature. If having a bath, fill the tub 1/3 full with water that is a bit too hot and wait as it cools down to the preferred temperature.

5. Install a water-saving shower-

head.

6. Fix the toilet it if runs continuously.

7. Only use dishwashers if they are fully loaded.

8. Only use the washing machine if you have a full load.

9. Limit the amount of water you use in a bath. The tub should only be a third full.

10. Don’t let the water run while you are shaving, brushing your teeth or washing your face.

11. Hand wash dishes by washing them in a tub of hot soapy water rather than letting the water run.

Rinse under a slow flow of water afterwards.

12. Fill a jug with drinking water and keep it in the fridge so you don’t have to let the water run to get cold.

13. Try to avoid flushing the toilet when you can.

Only flush when necessary.

14. Try not to wash the car as often. When you do, don’t let the hose run when applying soap. It’s best to use a bucket and sponge.

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Don’t wash the sidewalks or driveways with the hose. Sweeping

is the best method to conserving water.

16. Only water the lawn when needed.

17. Water the lawn at cool times of the day so less water evaporates and more goes into the lawn.

18. Put mulch or wood chips at the base of trees and plants in your yard to reduce evaporation of water to decrease the amount of watering you would need to do otherwise.

19. Don’t cut your grass too short.

Longer lawn grass lessens evaporation and the less watering you will have to do.

20. Put out a rain barrel to water your plants and gardens with.

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Go green this Mother’s Day (NC)—With the April showers bringing May flowers there is no better reminder of the hottest consumer trend this year: Going green.

Environmentally friendly and thoughtful gifts are popular this Mother’s Day. Here are some ideas to help you go green with your gift to mom: For the fashionable mom – Eco-Friendly tote bags. Coming in a range of colours and some from well known designers, you can assemble a collection of cute, small and inexpensive reusable enviro-carriers for mom. These portable little bags are practical but more importantly show how hip and environmentally savvy mom is.

For the practical mom – energy saving household products. Mom probably hasn’t

made the move from her old countertop appliances or light bulbs to the more environmentally friendly, energy saving versions, so why not help get her started. Even more appealing, many of the newest energy saving products come in modern designs and trendy colours – like a pink toaster.

For the compassionate mom – a donation to start a garden. Christian Children’s Fund of Canada, an international children’s charity, allows you to make a gift donation in your mother’s name to buy seeds, farm tools, and other growing supplies for other moms in poor countries around the world. Simply by visit www.ccfcanada.ca and select a gift in your mom’s name.

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Battery Recycling: Help Your Environment Batteries may contain harmful metals and chemicals such as nickel cadmium, alkaline, mercury, nickel metal hydride and lead acid, which can contaminate the environment if not disposed properly. For example, when batteries containing cadmium is used in landfills, they will eventually dissolve and release the toxic substance that can seep into water supplies, posing serious health hazards for the population.

This is why recycling batteries has become so important because it helps prevent pollution, and also saves resources.

The Recycling Process: First of all, the batteries to be recycled are sorted according to chemistries such as nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal-hydride, lithium, alkaline etc. The combustible material, such as plastics and insulation, is then removed with a gas fired thermal oxidizer, which is the first step in the recycling process.

Most recycling plants have scrubbers where the gases from the thermal oxidizer are neutralized to remove pollutants, producing clean, naked cells that contain precious metal content.

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the batteries are then heated to liquefy, after they have been hacked into little pieces. Black slag left by burned out nonmetallic substances are scraped off with a slag arm, and the different alloys that settle according to weight are skimmed off.

Some plants pour the liquid metals directly into (65 pounds) or ‘hogs’ (2000 pounds) without separating on site, which are then shipped to metal recovery plants to produce nickel, chromium and iron re-melt alloy for the manufacturing of other metal products.

Mark Cullen battles the myths of green gardening (NC)—Coast-tocoast, Canadians are searching for new ways to reduce their carbon footprint.

Springtime provides an opportunity to extend environmentally-friendly practices to the outdoors, but many homeowners question whether they can achieve lush results without pest-fighting chemicals.

“There’s a myth that eco-friendly gardening equals sparse lawns and feeble plants,” said Mark Cullen, Home Hardware’s gar-

dening expert and author of The Canadian Garden Primer.

“Homeowners can create a healthy and natural environment by focusing on eliminating toxins through pesticidefree solutions and incorporating robust native and indigenous plants that do not need an abundance of water to survive the summer heat.”

Mark Cullen gives gardeners the facts when it comes to gardening: False. Conserve

water by using mulch to keep soil moist, capturing rainfall in water barrels and placing soaking hoses in your garden to uniformly soak the soil. For best results, install hoses beneath a layer of mulch to further reduce moisture loss.

False. Think local and cultivate native and indigenous plants to increase natural biodiversity cycles. Best suited to survive local weather conditions, native plants also have a greater tolerance

towards local pests.

False. Cultivate an organic food source and grow vegetables and herbs in your garden or in a container. Not only is this a practical approach, but the plants will complement your overall garden and ease the pressure on your bottom line.

False. Use compost materials to help cultivate your garden by naturally enriching the soil with nutrients that will enable your plants to thrive.

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1. Turn off standby on appliances 2. Fill your kettle only with as much water as you need 3. Wash clothes/dishes on a full load, and use the economy programme when you can 4. Wash clothes at 30C, and use a short wash where possible 5. Turn off lights when you leave a room

6. Dry your clothes on hangers and reduce the time and energy you spend ironing 7. Use a washing line, not an electric drier 8. Plan your ironing sessions so that the clothes that need a lower temperature are done first - then you don’t have to keep heating and re-heating the iron 9. Turn off the dishwasher

before it has completed its drying cycle – the dishes will dry in the heat inside 10. Don’t leave appliances such as mobiles on charge once the battery is full 11. Defrost your fridge regularly to keep it running efficiently 12. Clean the back of fridges regularly to keep them running efficiently, and also check door seals are working properly

13. Keep your room thermostat no more than 21C and your water no more than 60C 14. Programme your heating to come on half an hour later or go off half an hour earlier 15. Keep your windowsills clear to maximise natural light but close your curtains at dusk to keep the heat in.

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We’ve Turned Over a New Leaf!

T

hough we’ve come to the end of our 19 year relationship with the Best Western brand,” says property owner Karl Hampel, “2009 has already brought some exciting changes for our newly renamed Kamloops Towne Lodge property, Kamloops’ Green Hotel.”

One of the main goals for the Kamloops Towne Lodge is to maintain its commitment to being ‘Kamloops’ Green Hotel’ with geothermal energy systems, a new natural chlorinated pool and ongoing recycling programs. The hotel will be celebrating its 20th year in the community and this year the owners and management believe it is their obligation, and their customers’ desire, that the property be as environmentally friendly as possible.

The tropical courtyard boasts a refreshed look, the hallways have all received new carpeting and the majority of the guest rooms have new beds and 42” Áat screen TV’s. This spring, look for the exterior of the Kamloops Towne Lodge to be painted. All of the efforts are being made for the comfort and overall experience for the guests.

Tim Rodgers, General Manager says “We are proud to be part of the hospitality industry in Kamloops and this new direction will assist us in ensuring the property stays a vital and vibrant part of the community for years to come.”

For years, Forster’s Convention Centre has been the ‘go to’ destination for hundreds of weddings, conventions, meetings and great events. The tradition of exceptional service will continue, though under a new name.

Forster’s Convention Centre will be re-named Kamloops Convention Centre this spring. The name and new brand reÁect the commitment to excellence in the Àeld of conventions and events the facility has previously provided and will continue to provide.

Changes customers can expect include a revitalized menu offering guests the freshest, best tasting food for events as well as upgrades to the facilities and meeting spaces for the ultimate in comfort for events.

For more information, please visit www.kamloopsconventioncentre.ca

…it is their obligation, and their customers’ desire, that the property be as environmentally friendly as possible.

Imagine a place where people are gathered enjoying great food, and where background music and décor go hand in hand providing the kind of ambience that makes people feel good. That’s the Ora experience coming to Kamloops.

Those who have dined at some of the trendiest restaurants in larger city centres will want to check out Ora. The menu features unique, culinary dishes creating the opportunity for guests to savour delectable shared plates that bring together the exotic and the familiar.

The restaurant and lounge have completely been renovated with brand new furniture, cozy dining nooks and a 14 foot rock Àreplace to add warmth and style to this trendy escape.

More info at www.orarestaurant.ca

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B.C. Leads Canada in Innovative Uses for Recycled Tires Vancouver, B.C. – Long before being “green” was at the forefront of people’s minds, Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC) was leading British Columbia down a path of sustainability with an innovative tirerecycling program that has placed the province amongst Canada’s environmental leaders.

This spring, the not-for-profit society established in 2007 to manage British Columbia’s tire recycling program, which was introduced in 1991, will reach its

50-millionth tire landmark as part of the program.

That’s enough rubber to form a single line of tires laid flat stretching around the earth at the equator.

For every new tire sold in the province the retailer collects, on behalf of TSBC, an Advance Disposal (‘eco’) Fee. The money collected is used to pay for transporting and recycling B.C.-generated scrap tires, ensuring they are used in environmentfriendly ways rather than ending up in landfills.

Some unique uses

for recycled tires include: • Playgrounds – The East Kootenay School District has installed three playgrounds that each feature a five-inch thick “pour in place” rubber surface made from B.C. scrap tires. Unlike traditional playground surfaces made from pea gravel or wood chips, the rubber surface provides superior safety by cushioning falls. It is also completely wheelchair-accessible.

• Synthetic turf fields – One of the largest users

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of recycled tires is the artificial turf industry when installing playing fields.

• Recreation facility flooring – Recycled tire rubber is an ideal material from which to make flooring components that are, at the same time, resilient, durable and highly slip resistant.

to increase animal comfort while providing a durable, easy-to-clean surface for the farmer.

ground rubber in mixes for repairing cracks or in rubberized asphalt in roadway construction.

• Asphalt rubber – Some highway departments already use

More than 80% of the 40,000 tonnes of scrap tires collected

each year in B.C. are recycled into products, with 40-million pounds of crumb rubber produced annually. The remainder is used as a fuel supplement.

• Flooring and mats for agricultural and industrial use – A unique and little known use, agricultural flooring mats made from recycled tires have been proven

RECYCLING TIPS FOR SMALL BUSINESS Putting a recycling program in place in your business makes good business sense. Every tonne of recycled office paper saves approximately 17 trees. Recycling will help lower operating costs through more efficient use of materials and resources, save waste disposal costs and show your customers that you are environmentally conscious.

Steps to start recycling: • Look at your garbage.

Adopt practices that will reduce waste and toxicity.

• Determine if products are necessary before purchasing.

• Reduce the amount of unnecessary packaging.

Choose products with little or no packaging, purchase only what you need and buy items in bulk to reduce cost and packaging waste.

• Arrange to have your supplier take back packaging for reuse.

• Consider sharing a recycling bin with a neighbouring business if pos-

sible. This will save you space, cut costs and increase your overall recycling efforts.

• Ask your recycler for signs and labels and clearly mark all recycling bins with the types of materials that can and can not be recycled.

• Ensure all materials accepted in your recycling program are recycled 100 per cent of the time.

• Sell or donate goods rather than discarding them.

• Education of your employees is the key to success of any program.

A clearly marked bin lets employees know what can and can not be recycled.

• Encourage employees to pack lunches in reusable plastic containers and use utensils that can be washed.

Provide an area for clean up.

• Use refillable pens, pencils, coffee mugs.

• Use e-mail or voice mail instead of inter-office memos.

• Encourage customers to bring reusable bags.

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Recycle Now .... And Save Here’s how it works Simply recycle as much waste as you can and dispose of what’s left for just $1 per bag or a set fee based on volume.

Step 1: Combine your recyclable items (see the blue bag shown below) in a single see-through blue or clear bag — no sorting needed — and place the garbage that’s left in your garbage container or bag. Remember to keep glass and cardboard separate and place in separate bins at the recycling depot.

Step 2: Purchase prepaid Eco-cards available at municipal offices and more than 40 local retailers in values

of $10, $20 and $50 (see over for list).

Fees for larger loads start at $5 for a short-box pickup truck and $10 for a full-sized pickup truck. To make it easier, local businesses and larger waste generators can set up an account instead of purchasing Eco-cards.

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garbage after presenting your Eco-card to the attendant who will punch the appropriate number of holes in your card and simply drop your recycling in the bins provided. The more you recycle, the longer your Ecocard will last and the more you’ll save!

Visit our website for a complete list of rates, Eco-card retailers near you, and the hours of operations of our depots, transfer stations and landfills. We’re also available to talk to groups and service clubs. Here’s how to reach us: Website www.tnrd.bc.ca Email recyclenow@tnrd.bc.ca Call toll free 1-877-377-8673.

Eco-cards Available at these locations in the North Thompson: Avola Barriere

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Recycling – It’s in the bag Simply place your recyclables in see-through blue or clear bags, keeping glass and corrugated cardboard separate.

You can toss your bags into the bins or empty for reuse another time. Glass and cardboard go into separate bins.

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WHAT STAYS OUT Certain materials are not currently accepted in blue bags: • Paper backed foil and foil laminated bags • Styrofoam • Hazardous materials containers • Boxboard coated with wax, plastic or foil • Water, pop and juice boxes (return these for refund) • Cardboard that is wet or heavily soiled • Used motor oil containers (accepted at some used oil return sites).