Xeroscaping

Green Star Award

Kevin Smith is the award winner for October! Kevin uses plants that don't need too much water in his landscaping at work and at home. And, he took the time to share his knowledge with others so we can all be better at xeroscaping. Thank you Kevin!

Five Green Things

Thanks to all who attended the First of our Green Speakers Series on October 7th!

We learned that Bridging the Gap has a "Do 5 green things" campaign going on right now. Everyone is invited to go to their website (www.bridgingthegap.org) and sign up! Here are the first 5 things to get you started:

1. Give up bottled water - Average household reduction of CO2 emissions: 216 pounds a year
2. Wash your laundry in cold water - Average household reduction of CO2 emissions: 327 pounds a year
3. Switch to compact fluorescent lightbulbs - Average household reduction of CO2 emissions: 566 pounds a year
4. Set thermostat at 68° in winter, 78° in summer - Average household reduction of CO2 emissions: 553 pounds a year
5. Cut your gasoline use by one quarter - Average single car reduction of CO2 emissions: 2500 pounds a year

After you meet one of these goals, you learn another way to help the Earth! Good luck!