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GOALOur goal of reducing carbon emmissions by 2500 tons is within reach, only 410 to go! Tons of CO2 eliminated: 2,090 Actions taken: 2,812 Participants: 660
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CONCORD OFFERS the following environmental services and programs for residents. For a list of recyclable items and where to bring them, click here. See also a list of town departments or Ask Henry. 
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PaperSubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/26/2007 - 16:38.According to the American Forest and Paper Association, the average American uses more than 748 pounds of paper per year, and waste paper is America’s single largest export by weight. Paper manufacturing alone is the third largest use of fossil fuels worldwide and the single largest industrial use of water per pound of finished product. Read More » Photo Voltaic [PV] Solar for HomesSubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/19/2007 - 12:57.PV - Solar electric. Research websites, write a brief description and add links. Green Power Available In ConcordSubmitted by JennaD on Wed, 11/28/2007 - 17:02.Green electricity is now available from Acton Hydro and the Concord Light Plant! Electricity generated from hydro-electric power stations produces minimal pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Sign up for Green Power today from the Concord Light Plant by contacting: Dale Cronan (978) 318-3102 or via email dcronan@concordma.gov. Starting in early 2008 a limited supply of green electricity will be available in 100 kilowatt hour increments for $3 per increment every two months. Read More » Pool PumpsSubmitted by wes on Fri, 12/12/2008 - 17:27.Pool pumps may be cycled to minimize their operation during on-peak hours by using load management equipment similar to that used in the Concord Light Plant's existing off-peak electric hot water program. They will test existing equipment next summer Public transportation: carry a bookSubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/19/2007 - 15:00.When you take public transportation, take a book along and turn waiting time into reading time. Refrigerators: Unplug second ones when not in useSubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/19/2007 - 14:52.Unplug your extra refrigerator when not in use. For safe storage of unplugged refrigerators, see http://www.cpsc.gov/BUSINFO/rsa.html Reuse: Buy Used or SecondhandSubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/19/2007 - 15:09.Buy used or secondhand, whether a computer or a car, and save money while protecting the environment. Also see Consignment: Clothing and Household for more information. See Freecycle Concord on this site See ebay: http://hub.ebay.com/buy See Craigslist: http://boston.craigslist.org/ Recycling at the Curbside: ResidentialSubmitted by bennew on Tue, 06/12/2007 - 17:03.Concord's curbside recycling and trash collection program is funded by users--no tax dollars are used to support this program and subscribers pay only for the services they receive. Reduce, reuse, recycle! For details, see: http://www.concordnet.org/Pages/ConcordMA_Recycle/curbside |
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Why Conserve?"Around the world, there has been a three-fold increase in extreme weather events over the past three decades." From company, Munich Re via the Boston Globe DonateAct local, think global. Help support Concord Conserves.org and local environmental programs.  Freecycle from Craigslist |
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