Help Mother Earth
It is very important to me to conserve resources and be a good caretaker for the Earth, our Mother. Just like our own bodies, the Earth has mostly finite resources.
While some materials can be transmuted through time and chemistry into different resources anew, the exploding human population is using up most resources faster than they can be regenerated.
Reduce ~ Reuse ~ Recycle ~ Renew!
Here are some links to information, programs and products that I feel are worth supporting. Positive change can happen one person at a time, but it's better when 'many hands make light work.'
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Central NC Evnironmental Organizations
City of Raleigh
Conservation Council of NC, Inc (environmental lobbyists)
Conservation Trust for NC (Land Trust Alliance)
Institute for the Environment (UNC)
Natural Resource leadership Institute (NCState)
NC Project Green
Pamlico-Tar River Foundation
Piedmont Environmental Alliance
WakeUP Wake County
Water Resources Research Institute (UNC)
Another List of Organizations (by ECU)
Organizations ~ More Info on These Issues ~ Local Programs ~ Cool Products
Issues
Air Quality
AutosCAFE Standards for Fuels Efficiency:
Electricity
Food Production & SafetyPropsed Criminalization of Backyard Farming
- Full text of S 510 and amendments available on Thomas (As of Nov 27, the Latest Major Action: 11/18/2010 Senate floor actions. Status: Cloture motion on the bill presented in Senate.)
- Full text of all amendments as of Nov 17, 2010 on S 510
- Full text of related House bill HR 2749 available on Thomas
- Article about S 510 on naturalnews.com
- Info on similar bill HR 875 (2009) on snopes.com with myths & facts
Global Warming
Mining
PetroleumUse and Benefits by Sheryl Joachim, "All plastic is made from petroleum and plastic is used almost everywhere, in cars, houses, toys, computers and clothing. Asphalt used in road construction is a petroleum product as is the synthetic rubber in the tires. Paraffin wax comes from petroleum, as do fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, detergents, phonograph records, photographic film, furniture, packaging materials, surfboards, paints and artificial fibers used in clothing, upholstery, and carpet backing. Helium, sulfur and other valuable materials are produced from oil wells along with petroleum itself. "
LandfillsNorth Carolina Landfill Capacity Analysis in years and tons (Wake County is nearly full as of August 9, 2007.)
Land Use
Sprawl
Stormwater
TransitOnline Triangle-area bus trip planner
Here is info on the I-540 toll extension called the "Southeast Expressway"
Water
Organizations ~More
Info on These Issues ~ Local
Programs ~ Cool Products
Triangle Area Programs
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CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Vehicle Filling Station
A City of Raleigh-owned
CNG pumping station is at 4120 New Bern Ave., site of the City’s Heavy Equipment
Depot and Landfill. The station serves the general public as well as City
vehicles. Only credit cards are accepted. Call for hours (919) 250-2758
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Raleigh
Swap Shop
Keeping Useable Items Out of the Landfill. Go to the Swap Shop at the
City of Raleigh Yard Waste Center, 900 N. New Hope Road. Check in with the
attendant, then put your useable items in the sheds to the left. Hours
of operation: Monday - Saturday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
Raleigh Recycling Program Web Site
Organizations ~ Info on Issues ~ Local Programs ~ Cool Products
Products I Think Are Neat
List of Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products (many recipes)
Select-a-Flush Toilet Conversion KitTrash Can Rain Barrel Conversion Kit
Utility Free (DIY equipment)
The Alt E Store (DIY products)
Alternative Energy HQ (DIY products and articles)
Organizations ~ Info on Issues ~ Local Programs ~ Cool Products
(This page established 7-2-2010. Updated 11-28-2010.)