think green 03.09.12
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Safely disposing ofhouseholds hazards
Spring-cleaning season is around
the corner, and soon we’ll be
removing expired or seldom-
used products from the garage, house-
hold cupboards, under the kitchen sink
or bathroom vanity cabinet.
It might surprise us to learn that some of these products are considered household hazardous waste (HHW) – and require special methods of disposal. They
should not be thrown in the regular weekly curbside trash pickup, taken to a landfi ll or fl ushed down the toilet.
Household hazardous waste is the leftover or unused portions of chemicals and products used to clean and maintain your home, garden and vehicles. HHWs can also be pharmaceuticals and elec-tronic waste such as computer compo-nents. These materials are often labeled with terms such as Caution, Warning,
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Common household items can be toxic to the environment if not disposed of properly.
see Hazards page 5B
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Apps for green livingL
iving an eco-conscious life can
be tricky. But smart phones are
turning the tide, offering applica-
tions that do much of the groundwork for
you. Whether you’re trying to maintain a
vegetarian diet or looking for sustainable
seafood at the market, these apps help
you make earth-friendly choices:
LocavoreBecome the locavore you always
wanted to be with this fun app that identifi es seasonal produce in your area and locates the closest farmers’ market. It also fi nds local
farms and shares recipes – which is helpful when kholrabi isn’t on your regular ingredi-ent list. Locavore is free and available on Android and iPhone.Happy Cow VeginOut
Being a vegetarian is easy when you’re in charge of your meals. But it can get diffi cult when you’re at the mercy of eating establishments. Happy Cow VeginOut fi nds local vegetarian restaurants and provides reviews. The free VeginOut app is available only for Android.Fooducate
Reading food labels is a pain. Fooducate allows you to scan the item’s bar code and check out all of its ingredients. It goes even
see Apps page 8B
If green living is on your mind, there’s an app for that.
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East County is notorious for hard water that can smell and taste bad. While federal and state laws regulate water fi ltration standards, chlorine-cleaned tap water leaves something to be desired. But Delta Pure Water, Etc. in Brentwood has a solution.
Rather than use a water fi lter pitcher or a fi ltration system that hooks up directly to the faucet, Delta Pure Water, Etc. offers a salt-free fi ltration system that connects to your home’s main water source, cleaning all the water in your home in one step. The system is called Next Scale Stop.
The Next Scale Stop system uses template-assisted crystallization technology, which converts hard minerals in your tap water into harmless, inactive microscopic crystals that give water a fresh, clean fl avor your nostrils and taste buds will appreciate.
“This is not a water softener,” said Delta Pure Water, Etc. owner Joe Trebino. “This system improves the tap water in all areas of your home. Hard water shortens the life of water-using appliances such as dishwashers and laundry machines. It clogs pipes and reduces fl ow rate in showerheads and faucets, but water treated with the Next Scale Stop system is fi ltered and clarifi ed, which limits the side effects of hard water.”
While basic water fi ltration systems peddled by Brita and PUR are more popular, Trebino said the Next Scale
Stop system is more environmentally friendly because it doesn’t use salt or other minerals to clean the water; thus it doesn’t introduce any new minerals to the water, altering its composition. The system also retains tap water’s benefi cial minerals such as fl uoride and calcium.
As chlorine is known to make hair brittle and dry out skin, limiting the amount of chlorine in the water is good for your skin and hair. The Next Scale Stop system enhances all the water outlets in your house, saving you the time, trouble – and cost – of installing special fi lters for each showerhead.
The Next Scale Stop system costs $2,295, which includes tax and labor at Delta Pure Water, Etc. Despite what appears to be a high price tag, Trebino believes it’s worth the investment. Unlike store-bought fi lters, which last through 100 gallons of water (good for only two to four months of use), the Next Scale Stop system is viable for up to 10 years.
Trebino has owned Delta Pure Water, Etc. for the past 17 years and offers an array of services to meet all your water needs. From water bottles and crocks to purifi ed water for 30 cents a gallon, Delta Pure Water, Etc. does it all.
Delta Pure Water, Etc., located at 41 Sand Creek Road in Brentwood, is open Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 925-634-6658.
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SPRING BREAK AT HARVEST PARK BOWL
Brentwood RocksMarch 20, 21 & 23
and March 27-March 30
1pm-3pm(Thurs., March 22 12:30-2:30)
$7 per person for 2 hours of bowling
including shoes, music & lights.
Reservations Suggested
Harvest Park Bowl5000 Balfour Rd., Brentwood
516-1221 • www.harvestparkbowl.com
Come join the fun!
Shrink your carbon footprint
It might be your dream to make
a big impression on the world,
but as far as the environment is
concerned, you’ll do everyone a favor by
reducing your impact.
A carbon footprint measures your contri-bution to global climate change, taking into consideration factors such as the size of your house, your mode of transportation, and the source of energy you use at home and work. You can calculate your carbon footprint online
by visiting www.comfortableresponsible.org and clicking on Carbon Calculator. Here are some ideas to green your daily life:Turn it off
There’s no reason to keep your electron-ics and appliances running when you’re not using them. Better yet, unplug your electron-ics. Some products consume energy when merely plugged into the wall, including char-gers for your phone and camera. According to ENERGY STAR, the average U.S. household spends $100 per year to power devices that are off or in standby mode.Choose clean energy
When it comes to water heating, room heating, cooking, generators and laundry, use natural gas. According to the Department of Energy, 90 percent of the natural gas delivered
to your house is useful, as opposed to electric-ity, which loses more than two-thirds of its usable energy in its generation and transmis-sion from the producer to your house.
The carbon footprint for a house using natural gas appliances, instead of electric appliances, is up to 46 percent smaller.Go veg
A United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization report found that the meat in our diets produces more greenhouse gases than transportation or industry. If you can’t forgo burgers for life, go a day without meat on in a while.
Reducing your carbon footprint needn’t be painful. Little changes can go a long way.
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a step further, offering healthy alternatives. Available for Android and iPhone, Fooducate is a virtual nutritionist hiding in your pocket or purse.ShopNoGMO
Determining which products contain GMOs can be a mind-boggling process, but this app makes sense of it all. Not only does ShopNoGMO give a list of non-GMO prod-ucts, it offers tips for how to decipher ingredi-ent lists and how to avoid GMOs when eating out. ShopNoGMO is available for iPhone.
Seafood WatchWant to know which fi sh is safe to eat,
or better yet, which fi sh aren’t endangered? Seafood Watch is an app created through the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program, which educates the public on ocean-friendly seafood and sushi choices. It also offers an interactive map, allowing you to identify ocean-friendly eateries providing sustainable seafood choices. Seafood Watch is available free through Android and iPhone.
– Courtesy of Vivian Nelson Melle, www.greenlivingideas.com
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FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY! 4-8 PM4-8 PM
$12.00 Includes Fish, French Fries, Cole Slaw & Soda
Dessert Only $1.50
Good thru March 30
500 Fairview Ave., Brentwood (Corner of Fairview & Central)
For more info, call Art 437-8082
at IHM Church hostedby Knights of Columbus
Drive thru Now Open!
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A great reason to get together with old friends - or come meet some new ones!
Eat in or use our curbside pick-up for take out!
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FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY! 4-8 PM4-8 PM
$12.00 Includes Fish, French Fries, Cole Slaw & Soda
Dessert Only $1.50
Good thru March 30
500 Fairview Ave., Brentwood (Corner of Fairview & Central)
For more info, call Art 437-8082
at IHM Church hostedby Knights of Columbus
Drive thru Now Open!
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A great reason to get together with old friends - or come meet some new ones!
Eat in or use our curbside pick-up for take out!
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