Nuclear Energy in your town

One year after the nuclear plant disaster in Japan following the tsunami and we have our own problems in San Clemente (it has been shut down since the end of January) that haven't received much attention. Nuclear energy isn't safe if it plants aren't maintained properly. If you would like to know more and take action try this link: http://www.sanclementegreen.org/

Water Walk

The fourth annual 5k Walk for Water event to acknowledge UN-sanctioned World Water Day is on Sunday, March 18, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m @ Tecolote Shores on Mission Bay. This event is held to raise awareness about the global water crisis and to offer local conservation tips and advice.

Story of Stuff

The "Story of Electronics" is very informative about how electronics affect the environment. Always recycle your old electronics, care for the ones you have (so they last longer), and purchase from companies that use recycled materials in their products, if possible. http://www.storyofstuff.org/movies-all/story-of-electronics/ 

Beach Clean-up!!!

Here is a chance to keep your local beach clean: February 25 in Pacific Beach – Tourmaline Beach. Meet next to the public restrooms by the parking lot.

You're wearing THAT??!!

While the clothing we buy represents a relatively small portion of our personal environmental impact, there is a $3 billion (and growing) market worldwide for green apparel. Try organic cotton, clothing made from recycled fibers or second hand clothing.

CFL Recycling

CFL bulbs that no longer work, but are not broken, can be disposed of at Home Depot or Lowes. They need to be disposed of properly due to the very small amount of mercury in them. Check out the following link for more information about dealing with CFL bulbs.

http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/cfl.asp

a little mid winter cleaning can help you save

A refrigerator with dirty coils works harder, and uses 25 percent more energy compared with a fridge with clean coils.   To clean the coils: Disconnect the power; pull the unit away from the wall (if the coils are behind the refrigerator); remove the grill covering the coils (possibly in front at the bottom); and use a vacuum cleaner or a bottle brush to clean. It doesn't take long and is pretty easy to do.