Green Action Day on Radio Smart Talk

Wednesday, 25 May 2011 16:00

Green Action Day on Radio Smart Talk

Written by Scott LaMar, Director of Radio Smart Talk

Radio Smart Talk for Thursday, May 26:

It's Green Action Day at witf -- a multimedia effort, in partnership with PPL Electric Utilities, designed to encourage audiences to take action and live green. Join us throughout the day as witf provides practical everyday tips on radio, tv and the web to help you save energy, reduce your carbon footprint and support sustainability. Discover ways to save money plus have a positive impact on the environment. Together we can make a difference.

This morning's program features "green tips." Tune in to hear ways to live greener and maybe offer a few of your town.

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# Fiona 2011-05-26 08:32

Going green has always been a priority for us since we had my son who will be 3 yrs old in July. Just to mention some of the things we have changed include replacing all of our chemical cleaning products with vineager, using only cold water when we wash our clothes, buying biodegradable detergents, buying organic and/or local produce, replacing all of our light bulbs, refrigerator, and washing machine with energy star items. And I continue to look for other things in our daily lives that we can afford to change at the moment. In order for someone to live a more greener life style, they need to first educate themselves about what changes they can make safely and affordably.

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# Jim 2011-05-26 08:47

One of the best ways to live greener is to get outside and experience Penns Woods. This an excellent time to start. May 27 to June 5 is Hiking Week in PA. Saturday, June 4 is National Trails Day. Go to the website www.explorepatrails.com for a huge number of opportunities to experience the outdoors during Hiking Week.

Jim Foster, President
Cumberland Valley Appalachian Trail Club
www.cvatclub.org

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# robin 2011-05-26 09:33

How elegant and technologically simple would it be to have a solar powered attic or whole house fan - I mean the intensity of the solar energy would correspond to the level of mechanical energy to needed to turn the fan, no? And I've got to think this could be made affordable enough to be in any house.

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# robin 2011-05-26 09:37

Look at a 19th century farmhouse..evergreens' foliage sheild the north and west in the winter, broadleaf trees canopy the house on the solar intense summer south aspect of te house yet drop their canopy allowing what solar energy is available to enter the house in the winter.

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# robin 2011-05-26 09:39

Ceiling fans are good but they spread dust increasing vacuuming electrial costs.

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# Cally 2011-05-26 09:40

I grow organically and to save water it is always advised to much. However, much is filled with chemicals, dies and other non-organic items that I do not want in my food. Any suggestions on how to mulch safely?

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# Denise Saunders 2011-05-26 09:44

I have a reel mower and I love it! Not only am I not using gas, but I'm burning calories and losing weight. Plus, I have 3 kids, 5, 3, and 2, and now they can play outside while I mow. I can see them, hear them, stop (and start) as needed to push a swing, or move a toy.

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# Cindi 2011-05-26 09:51

I keeep my AC and heat turned up and down and dress appropriately for the season. I don't over wash clothing. I use the appropriate amount of water for the washer load. I also use refillable drinking water bottles instead of using bottled spring water. We use a water cooler instead of buying bottles of water.
Isn't it hard on your electric bill to turn the AC on and off in the evening? The electric companies tell you to keep it on consistently.

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# Pam 2011-05-26 20:09

Great Program, Thanks!

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