Saving Energy in the KitchenWritten by Lillian & Dave Brummet
Continued from page 1
Pasta cooking water can be left out until it has completely cooled – so that heat and moisture are released back into air. Before pulling plug, consider leaving hot dishwater (and bath water) until it cools. Why pay to heat up your sewer pipes? When cooking vegetables, consider steaming instead of boiling. When steamed, more nutrients are retained in food, and because it requires less water to heat - there is less energy used. In summer, consider cooking on barbecue to help keep house cool. Most barbecues now include side burners that make outdoor cooking all that much easier. All these methods are relatively easy to adopt and when added up, savings in energy and time really do make a difference.
-- Written by Dave and Lillian Brummet based on the concept of their book, Trash Talk. The book offers useful solutions for the individual to reduce waste and better manage resources. A guide for anyone concerned about his or her impact on the environment. (http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit)
| | Garbage in its PlaceWritten by Lillian & Dave Brummet
Continued from page 1
Report any dumping you witness, whether it was done illegally or accidentally - just get license number and leave rest to officials. Also, report any site where garbage has been left by others. These problems can be reported to local city, highway, public works or conservation office. Ask them to arrange for it to be cleaned up. By doing these relatively small actions, we prevent contamination and injuries to people or wildlife in area. When separating recyclable items, we keep a valuable resource out of landfill. In addition, we maintain a pristine environment for citizens, tourists and wildlife to enjoy. We can all take pride knowing that by keeping garbage in its place, we are making world just a little better for everyone.
-- Written by Dave and Lillian Brummet based on the concept of their book, Trash Talk. The book offers useful solutions for the individual to reduce waste and better manage resources. A guide for anyone concerned about their impact on the environment. (http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit)
|
