Go green for the holidays
The Broward County Pollution Prevention, Remediation and Air Quality Division offers these tips to help you have an earth-friendly holiday season:
- Avoid idling in holiday traffic – dial 511. Check the Florida Department of Transportation’s 511 traffic hotline or visit www.fl511.com, to learn about traffic, road closures and construction.
- Utilize reusable utensils during holiday meals. Use cloth napkins, silverware and glass drinking cups rather take up valuable landfill space.
- Share leftovers with guests or compost. Send guests home with food or create compost instead of letting food and scraps go to the landfill. Composting Tips
- Shop green. Consolidate shopping trips, shop locally or skip driving by shopping online.
- Give green. Give appliances that are eco-friendly such as an electric grill or lawn mower. These gifts save gas and reduce noise/air pollution.
- Decorate green. Choosing LED holiday lights rather than traditional incandescent lights results in both energy and cost savings.
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Posted by Andrea Freygang
on Dec 14 2009. Filed under Broward County, Environmental, Families, Fort Lauderdale, Holiday, Local news.
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