Water Reminder

This may seem obvious, but it is easy to forget. So, remember to turn off your automatic sprinklers when it rains. It saves water, money and reduces runoff.

BEACH CLEAN UP

From 9-11am on Saturday the 26th of February at Tourmaline Beach there is another beach cleanup. With more rain potentially washing trash into the ocean and onto the beach, it is a good time to help clean up your local beach. Remember to bring your own reusable trash bucket if you have one to cut down on trash bags used for the cleanup.

"Green" clothes

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. For more: http://www.ucsusa.org/publications/greentips/

bring back your gadgets

Starting this month (January), you can opt in to Best Buy's "Buy Back Program" when you get a new TV, phone, laptop, or tablet. Any time within two years, you can bring your gadget back in and get a gift card worth as much as 50 percent of its original price. It costs a little upfront, but ensures you get some money back for your "old" electronics and that they get recycled.

The end of Christmas Celebrations

San Diego's 37th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program runs from December 26, 2010 through January 23, 2011. The closest drop-off location to Christ Lutheran Church is at Kate Sessions Memorial Park (Soledad Road and Loring Street). For more locations go to: http://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/dropoff.shtml

tie a striing on your finger

Remember to shut off your sprinkler system when it rains. It will save water, money and excessive runoff from ground that may be already saturated.

Green Christmas

Instead of wrapping all your Christmas presents in paper that is probably expensive and may not be recyclable, try to be creative with more environmentally sensitive methods. You can use old comic strips, old maps, reusable cloth or paper bags. There are more ideas here: http://life.gaiam.com/article/top-10-green-gift-wrap-ideas