An item from The New York Times by Elisabeth Rosenthal was recently shared with me by club member Ellen, who wondered "Why does the toothpaste also come in a box????" The article called, "What’s Outside Counts, Too: British Law Spurs Scrutiny of Excess Packaging," will give you something to think about next time you are out shopping!
Explore Alternative Energy Options!
Interested in learning more about alternative energy opportunities for your home? Tim Quigley, Director of Solar Tec, and Eric Casteel, Special Projects Manager for WR Casteel will discuss some of the different technologies currently available at the Peters Township Public Library on Wednesday, January 5 at 7:00 p.m.
The program will include an overview of wind and geothermal technologies, with information on feasibility and cost and benefits for residential, commercial, community and utility scale applications. Solar energy will be discussed, including a demonstration of the process used to create solar panels, how solar panels work and how the home or commercial business owner can save on their electric bill and earn from selling their alternative energy credits.
Register for this free program online or call 724.941.9430.
The program will include an overview of wind and geothermal technologies, with information on feasibility and cost and benefits for residential, commercial, community and utility scale applications. Solar energy will be discussed, including a demonstration of the process used to create solar panels, how solar panels work and how the home or commercial business owner can save on their electric bill and earn from selling their alternative energy credits.
Register for this free program online or call 724.941.9430.
Recycling Collection on Saturday, December 4th!
The Peters township Environmental Quality Board is offering a Recycling Collection this Saturday. This is a perfect opportunity to get those recyclable materials out of the house before the holidays! Here are the details:
EQB Recycling Collection Day
Saturday, December 4, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Peters Township Public Works Garage
750 Bebout Rd.
724-941-6161
Scrap Metal & Automotive Batteries - No Charge
Tires - $2.00 each up to 16-inch diameter
Computers - $5.00 each, Printers - $10.00 each, Monitors - $5.00 each
Televisions - $20.00 to $55.00 (size dependent)
EQB Recycling Collection Day
Saturday, December 4, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Peters Township Public Works Garage
750 Bebout Rd.
724-941-6161
Scrap Metal & Automotive Batteries - No Charge
Tires - $2.00 each up to 16-inch diameter
Computers - $5.00 each, Printers - $10.00 each, Monitors - $5.00 each
Televisions - $20.00 to $55.00 (size dependent)
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