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Every April 22, Earth Day the most celebrated environmental event worldwide Call us for your ICBC Express Estimate!
More than 6 million Canadians join 1 billion people in over 170 countries in staging events and projects to address local environmental issues. Nearly every school child in Canada takes part in an Earth Day activity. Environmental challenges abound as our daily actions pollute and degrade the fragile environment that humans and wildlife depend on to survive.
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Earth Day provides the opportunity for positive actions and results. First launched as an environmental awareness event in the United States in 1970, Earth Day (April 22) is celebrated as the birth of the environmental movement. Earth Day is a powerful catalyst for change. The first Earth Day, spearheaded by Wisconsin Governor Gaylord Nelson and Harvard University student Denis Hayes, involved 20 million participants in teach-ins that addressed decades of environmental pollution. The event inspired the US Congress to pass clean air and water acts, and establish the Environmental Protection Agency to research and monitor environmental issues and enforce environmental laws. In 1990, two million Canadians joined 200 million people in 141 nations in celebrating the first International Earth Day. In many countries, the global event brought pressure on heads of state to take part in the UN Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro to address issues such as climate change and the world
wide loss of species. In Canada, Earth Day has grown into Earth Week and even Earth Month to accommodate the profusion of events and projects. They range from large public events, such as Victoria’s Earth Walk (5,000 participants), Edmonton’s Earth Day Festival at Hawrelak Park (30,000 participants), and Oakville, Ontario’s Waterways Clean-up (2,000 participants) to the thousands of small, private events staged by schools, employee groups and community groups.
Want to get involved? Need some help? Our programs and resources will help you organize a successful activity, event or project in your organization or community. Please refer to the “resources” tab at www.earthday.ca for more information.
Earth day canada (edc), a national environmental charity founded in 1990, provides Canadians with the practical knowledge and tools they need to lessen their impact on the environment. In 2008, EDC was chosen as Canada’s “Outstanding Non-profit Organization” by the Canadian Network for Environmental Education and Communication. In 2004, it was recognized as the top environmental education organization in North America by the North American Association for Environmental Education. earthday.ca
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Waste Management g and Recycling The District of Logan Lake implemented ed an m that Automated Garbage Collection system olid has completely changed the face of solid waste services. Gone are the days of back rkers breaking manual collection where workers at come were exposed daily to the hazards that ted system with a hands on service. The automated picks up the garbage containers; has reduced the risk of injury to workers; and ally. reduced the collection time substantially. Under this system, residents of singlee family rovide their dwellings are no longer required to provide rict issues own solid waste containers. The District each residence one durable 250 liter (65 US Gallon) ion of a second molded plastic container, with the option rovided with container. Multi-family dwellings are provided s. Any 1,135 liter (300 US Gallon) containers. questions regarding the Automated Garbage Collection system, please contact the District office at 250-523-6225 (225) or ca email districtofloganlake@loganlake.ca
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Billions of plastic bags are choking our planet. At Safeway we are proud to offer you the alternative usable bag. Pick up your reusable bags at SAFEWAY TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU
Fortune Safeway 750 Fortune Drive North Shore, Kamloops
250 376-4129 7AM - MIDNIGHT • 7 DAYS A WEEK
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Cactus Collision offers more than just a green soloution to paint Cactus Collision in Kamloops is an environmentally friendly body shop that uses an ecofriendly waterborne paint system from BASF. Finishing paints by German company Glasurit, a computerized paint system, the ‘90 Line’ is a very high quality water -borne basecoat. Reliable results are obtained due to the consistent application viscosity. This in turn provides a quicker drying time with a first class result. The Glasurit paint is more environmentally friendly than solvent -based products, and complies with VOC regulations therefore providing safer bodyshop conditions and less pollution expelled into the atmosphere, cutting down solvent emission by 90% and also saving cost of waste disposal by 95%. Outstanding hiding power, easy application and optimal process times make 90 Line
a genuine all-round talent among automotive coatings, both for solid and for metallic and special-effect colours. it’s no coincidence that 90 Line is the most successful waterborne basecoat system on the European market. The secret of this success is the perfect harmony of the basecoat and colour system. 90 Line ensures optimal colour accuracy thanks to the integrated Color Profi System. Over 164,000 colours, from the early days of the automobile to special effects for the models of tomorrow, can be reproduced quickly, easily and practically. With its simple and reliable colour identification, 90 Line guarantees an optimal refinishing solution for every colour. Find out more about how Cactus Collision is environmentally friendly by visiting their website at www.cactuscollision.com
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Monday, April 16, 2012 ▼ GOING GREEN 3 5. Washing and Drying
Wash full loads of clothes in cold water and hang to air dry 6. Heating and cooling
1. Smart Shopping
“Buy what you need, not what you want” Consider renting and borrowing things that are seldom needed Buy used items from garage sales and second-hand stores
2. Simple Savers
Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs Use aerators on faucets and shower heads Weatherstrip windows and doors
3. Transportation Alternatives
Walk, cycle, car pool and use public transportation When driving, reduce idling and maintain correct tire pressure. Consider car sharing programs or renting 4. Food Choices
Choose local and organic foods that are in season, and support local food producers
PITCH – IN DAY
April 21st is Pitch In Day for Clearwater If you would like to help on Saturday April 21st
MEET AT THE SPORTSPLEX AT 8:30 AM Please bring gloves and Hi Vis vests (we will have some on hand)
REFRESHMENTS SERVED FROM NOON TO 1 PM AT SPORTSPLEX
*Household Hazards/EWaste Hazards/EWaste Day Rotary Sports Park May 12th • 9am - 4pm
*Free Dump Day May 13th • 9am – 5pm at the Clearwater Landfill Residents may bring: Household waste • Demolition and construction waste • White goods (washer/dryer/stoves etc) • Large furniture • Water coolers • Refrigerators/Freezers • Residents may bring in any combination of material that can be disposed of free of charge, up to a $20 value. Additional material that exceeds $20 value be subject to tipping fees to be paid for by the resident. Please refer to the TNRD tipping fee schedule for current rates on materials. Please note that this event is for residential use only. Commercial loads are subject to full tipping fees. * TNRD is hosting these two events
Lets keep Clearwater Clean and Green!
For summer air conditioning, set your thermostat to 24°C or 25°C For winter heating, set your thermostat to 19°C or 20°C Install ceiling fans and programmable thermostats 7. Close to Home
Vacation, travel and work as close to home as possible 8. Bathroom Basics
Take short showers instead of baths Close water taps while brushing your teeth 9. Careful Cleaning
Choose natural, non-toxic cleaning products Make simple, natural cleaners with ingredients like vinegar, baking soda and water 10. Don’t Discard
Donate, reuse and recycle items before throwing them into the trash Harmful materials like chemicals, batteries, electronics, etc. should be taken to local hazardous waste depots or recyclers
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Thompson Nicola Region District Solid Waste and Recycling Overview Service Area The TNRD Solid Waste service area comprises all electoral areas within the political boundaries of the TNRD. Refuse originating outside of this boundary area depicted above will have to be disposed of in the respective regional district where the refuse originates. Environmental Health Services manages the TNRD Solid Waste and Recycling programs throughout the TNRD with the exception of the City of Kamloops and Barnhardvale landfills, and
the Cache Creek Landfill which are operated by the City of Kamloops and Wastech respectively. Implementation of a new Regional Solid Waste Management Plan began in 2008, which included the development of a region-wide Pay-as-youThrow garbage collection program and unlimited blue bag recycling and continued operation of 5 landfills and 27 transfer stations. Cost-effective, efficient alternative waste disposal service methods are being researched for Electoral Areas. Regional district boundary map.
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Sunday, April 15, 2012 – Lower Nicola landfill, Spences Bridge, and Lytton transfer stations
YOU CAN ALSO LOOK FOR THINGS YOU NEED! The website also features the Recyclopedia which is a terrific directory of where to take other unwanted items locally and throughout BC.
Sunday, April 22, 2012 – Heffley Creek landfill, Paul Lake, and Knutsford transfer stations Sunday, April 29, 2012 – Chase landfill, Westwold, and Pritchard transfer stations
WORM COMPOSTING
Sunday, May 6, 2012 – Barriere landfill, and Black Pines transfer station
Let WORMS eat your garbage this FALL! Learn h L how tto start t t and d care ffor your own worm composter. t Th They’re ’ perfect f t ffor ki kit kitchen h waste t and d can b be used d iin homes or apartments where there isn’t space for a composter outside or where bears or wildlife are a concern.
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Just get ten of your friends together and we’ll provide a workshop at your home with Mel Anderson, owner of All Things Organic, a backyard composting and worm composting professional. To register call the TNRD at 1-877-377-8673 – or emaill us at recyclenow@tnrd.bc.ca
PAY-AS-YOU-THROW Here’s how it works! Recycle Now is simple and it allows residents to reduce their waste by recycling more, and paying less for their garbage. STEP
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The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has confirmed dates for its Free Dump Days and Household Hazardous Waste Round-Ups for 2012.
Free Dump Days:
Find listings of things like old furniture or appliances, for swap or sale, as well as garage sales and community events.
WORM FACTORY BENEFITS! • Worm Factory is compact, only 16”x16”x20” high • Worm Factory saves space in your garbage • Worm Factory is odorless • Worm Factory is easy to manage • Worm Factory can be used all year round • Worm Factory saves time and money by lessening your trips to the Waste Transfer Station
Free Dump Days and Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up Dates
Simply separate your recyclables and place them in a see-thru blue or clear bag. Keep glass and corrugated cardboard separate.
Sunday, May 13, 2012 – Clearwater landfill, and Blue River transfer station Sunday, May 27, 2012 – Savona, Logan Lake, Tranquille Valley, Lac le Jeune transfer stations Sunday, June 3, 2012 – Clinton, Loon Lake, and 70 Mile transfer stations * On Free Dump Day residents may bring in up to $20 worth of waste for free. Regular tipping fees apply to waste over the $20 limit. This event is for residential customers only, regular tipping fees apply to commercial, business and municipal loads.
Household Hazardous Waste Round-Ups: Saturday April 14, 2012 – Merritt Sunday April 15, 2012 – Lytton
Buy your Eco-cards or Eco-bucks to pay for your waste.
Sunday April 29 2012 – Pritchard Saturday May 5 2012 – Ashcroft
Take it to your nearest recycling depot where you can recycle e as sm much uch as y you like FREE of charge, only paying for the disposal of the waste leftover. The more you recycle, the more you’ll save.
For more info, including updated lists of Eco-card retailers, contact us at recyclenow@tnrd.bc.ca.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Thompson-Nicola Regional District (250) 377-8673 1-877-377-8673 email: recyclenow@tnrd.bc.ca
Saturday May 12 2012 – Clearwater Sunday May 13 2012 – Blue River Saturday May 26 2012 – Logan Lake * Household hazardous waste round-ups give residents an opportunity to safely and properly dispose of hazardous materials banned from disposal in landfills. The TNRD has invited all Product Stewards to participate in these events as well.