Comments on: 5 Simple Things You Can Do For the Environment in 2008 http://www.constantchatter.com/2008/01/07/5-simple-things-you-can-do-for-the-environment-in-2008/412 It's All About the Chatter Sun, 11 May 2008 23:48:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Southlooper http://www.constantchatter.com/2008/01/07/5-simple-things-you-can-do-for-the-environment-in-2008/412#comment-21264 Southlooper Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:02:15 +0000 http://www.constantchatter.com/2008/01/07/5-simple-things-you-can-do-for-the-environment-in-2008/412#comment-21264 Regarding the CFL bulbs - While yes mercury is an unfortunate byproduct, it is far less than the mercury and other toxins that are spewed into the atmosphere when supplying energy to power incandescent bulbs. If disposed of properly the mercury from the CFLs can me contained (this is according to a report on the Today show about a week ago.) In this case CFLs are the lesser of the 2 evils. Make 2008 the year to reuse! Shop resale/thrift stores for items such as home decor and clothes. If you get a gift card, save the card and reload it when you want to give someone else a gift card. Plant something - Whether it's an organic vegetable garden or one tree, every little bit counts. Regarding the CFL bulbs - While yes mercury is an unfortunate byproduct, it is far less than the mercury and other toxins that are spewed into the atmosphere when supplying energy to power incandescent bulbs. If disposed of properly the mercury from the CFLs can me contained (this is according to a report on the Today show about a week ago.) In this case CFLs are the lesser of the 2 evils.

Make 2008 the year to reuse! Shop resale/thrift stores for items such as home decor and clothes. If you get a gift card, save the card and reload it when you want to give someone else a gift card.

Plant something - Whether it’s an organic vegetable garden or one tree, every little bit counts.

]]> By: AmyE http://www.constantchatter.com/2008/01/07/5-simple-things-you-can-do-for-the-environment-in-2008/412#comment-21225 AmyE Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:11:54 +0000 http://www.constantchatter.com/2008/01/07/5-simple-things-you-can-do-for-the-environment-in-2008/412#comment-21225 I have CFC bulbs all over my house. However, the more I read about them, the more concerned I become. Are they REALLY environmentally friendly? Sure, they save tons of energy, but what about all the mercury and other toxins in them? Are people truly educated about how to dispose of them properly, or will the average user just throw them in the trash with everything else? There are potentially huge consequences for groundwater and soil pollution. Dunno. I'm just wondering if this one is going to come back and bite us. I have CFC bulbs all over my house. However, the more I read about them, the more concerned I become. Are they REALLY environmentally friendly? Sure, they save tons of energy, but what about all the mercury and other toxins in them? Are people truly educated about how to dispose of them properly, or will the average user just throw them in the trash with everything else? There are potentially huge consequences for groundwater and soil pollution. Dunno. I’m just wondering if this one is going to come back and bite us.

]]> By: Phen http://www.constantchatter.com/2008/01/07/5-simple-things-you-can-do-for-the-environment-in-2008/412#comment-21145 Phen Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:14:47 +0000 http://www.constantchatter.com/2008/01/07/5-simple-things-you-can-do-for-the-environment-in-2008/412#comment-21145 Hey, I'm doing pretty good on this list! I really need to get the reusable bags -- though I am really good about returning the plastic bags (even bread bags) for recycling. Hey, I’m doing pretty good on this list! I really need to get the reusable bags — though I am really good about returning the plastic bags (even bread bags) for recycling.

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