The LOOP - Issue 33 May, 2005 www.closetheloop.com This month's issue includes... Toad You Not to Litter Rethink Electronics Launched on eBay May 17th Cast your Ballot: Growing Greener II Protecting Children, takes just a minute Marketplace Exceptional Products "Toad You Not to Litter" Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) Lens on Litter photo contest winner, Karen Hohman of Greensburg, PA Check out the runners up photos on http://www.litterbug.org/lol-2004.htm . The 2005 Lens on Litter Contest has already begun for school age children and adults, entries due 10/31/05. First place winners receive $1,000 in cash. PRC's mission is to promote conservation of our natural resources and protection of scenic beauty through public education and outreach at www.prc.org or www.litterbug.org. Rethink Electronics Launched on eBay The Rethink Initiative brings together industry, government and environmental organizations to offer a fresh perspective and new answers to the challenge of e-waste. The site offers tools for cleaning off your old data, a value guide so you can find out how much your old PC is worth, and lists of resources for recycling or donating your equipment: http://pages.ebay.com/rethink/ May 17th Cast your Ballot: Growing Greener II is a vital part of an effort to improve the quality of life in Pennsylvania, which will allow PA to create new jobs, revitalize our communities and sustain our families. For more information visit: http://www.growinggreener2.com Protecting Children, takes just a minute Know if a sexual predator lives in your area or before you hire someone to do work at your home or business. Check your state's listing by many variables (county, city, zip code, name or alias) online at: http://www.klaaskids.org/pg-legmeg.htm . Also... The AMBER Alert Plan America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response. Register for e-mail AMBER Alerts, know immediately that a child is at risk: http://www.amber.state.pa.us/amber/site/default.asp Marketplace Exceptional Products Recycling is more than us doing our part by gathering bottles, plastics, cans & paper. Recycled products have proven to have superior performance when compared to using new materials: Rubber Mulch vs. Wood Mulch It takes twice as much wood mulch (12") for the same shock absorbency as 6" of rubber, lasts a lifetime, doesn't break down & doesn't freeze in cold temperatures, and doesn't give splinters! Recycled Plastic Post & Rail fencing vs. Wooden Post & Rail Fencing Wooden posts & rails rot and are in need of yearly maintenance, recycled plastic fencing never needs staining, painting or replacing. Rubber Timbers vs. Pressure Treated Timbers Rubber provides shock absorbency, curved landscapes, long-lasting, pressure treated wood will eventually rot, and may leach chemicals into the ground soil. Garden Glass vs. Other decorative mulches Garden glass sparkles and is made of very beautiful colors, glass lasts 1000 years; decorative mulch colors fade & rot and need to be replaced year after year. Glass makes a great aggregate for drainage also. When we buy recycled, we are conserving resources, creating jobs, making smarter decisions for our children's future, and keeping them safer today. Our kids learn from the decisions we make as parents teach the children to care. Inspirational Quotes: Blessed those whose hearts are gentle Blessed those whose spirits are strong Blessed those who choose to bring forth right where there is wrong - Close the Loop |
