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Environmental ActionOur group's current projects are outlined below. We welcome new members to join the group; contact info@lwv-andovers.org or see the latest Bulletin newsletter for information about our next meeting. SMART Waste. The Big Picture. CFLs. Clean Energy. Other Action. More Information. SMART Waste ReductionThe League is supporting a petition drive to ask the Andover Board of Selectmen to implement a SMART Waste Reduction program. With the SMART (Saves Money And Reduces Trash) program: The Big PictureThe Earth is faced with a looming crisis: unpredictable climate change. The causes are many, but perhaps the most important is the rising volume of carbon dioxide (CO2) pumped into the atmosphere from human activity. CO2 is a "greenhouse gas," so-called because it traps heat and results in global warming. What accounts for the alarming increase in CO2? Scientists blame our reliance on fossil fuels (coal and oil). And in New England, more than 90% of the energy we use in our homes comes from burning fossil fuels and other nonrenewable energy sources. Where to get Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs)CFLs are available at hardware, drug, grocery, and home improvement stores. In Andover and North Andover, Rocky's Ace Hardware, CVS, and grocery stores carry these energy efficient bulbs. CFLs are also available at Home Depot (which has the widest selection for the most fixtures) and Wal-Mart. Many shapes and styles are available - flood lights, dimmable fixtures, 3-way fixtures, recessed lights and candelabras. EnergyStar bulbs are reliable + and they last for 3 to 5 years! REMINDER - CFLs contain a small amount of mercury, so please dispose with household hazardous waste or take to Rocky's Ace Hardware for disposal. Clean EnergyIf you are interested in supporting Clean Energy and earning money for Andover for clean energy projects, such as solar panels on public buildings, check out the Massachusettes Technology Collaborative's Clean Energy Choice Program at http://www.masstech.org/cleanenergyorg/index.html. What Else You Can DoIn addition to changing to CFLs, consider taking the following actions: For More Information10% Challenge: http://www.10percentchallenge.org/ Comments, suggestions, questions? Contact our
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