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Los Angeles to team up to ban the use of plastic bags at supermarkets
One of the largest cities in the U.S., the City of Los Angeles, recently adopted a resolution authorizing the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the proposed ordinance banning the use of plastic bags at supermarkets. If adopted the City of Los Angeles will be the largest city in the U.S. to ban use of plastic bags at supermarkets. Los Angeles is home to over 7,500 such supermarkets... [Read more]
It’s time to change your incandescent light bulbs
A new breed of more efficient light bulbs is coming to the market. The CFLs, compact fluorescent light bulbs, have been in use for a while. The most recent addition to the family is LED, light emitting diodes. Both are 80 percent more efficient than their previous cousin, incandescent light bulbs and last longer. New technologically advanced bulbs can help reduce your monthly electric bill. You... [Read more]
New goals for recycling electrical and electronics waste
Many countries require recycling of many products including home appliances and e-waste. In the European Union it is the 2003 Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive and in the U.S. many states carry similar requirements since 2005. Major electrical and electronics manufacturers including Panasonic are making an effort to lead the recycling of e-waste. Panasonic expect to reach 99.5 percent... [Read more]
Why you should consider green when you remodel
If older homes are remodeled to improve energy efficiency, the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that it could save $20 billion on energy per year. Simple steps such as upgrade to energy efficient thermostats and appliances could lead to enormous energy savings for the nation. Here are some things you should know. Indoor air quality Air quality inside your home may have been compromised due to... [Read more]
Recycling Plastic bags; it’s the law in California
After many to ban or limit the use of plastic bags and to encourage reusable bags, Assemble Bill (AB) 2449 was adopted by the California legislature; the Governor signed the legislation on September 30, 2006 and became effective on July 1, 2007. Law preempts municipalities from charging a fee to use plastic bags. Cities such as San Francisco and Malibu were successfully banned the use of plastic bags... [Read more]