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| |  | We moved to Walnut Creek 20 years ago and we've been "going green" since day one.
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|  | The Melton Family has focused on two green commandments this year:
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|  | We live in a downtown Walnut Creek apartment and use the air conditioning maybe ten times a year, no more. The AC goes on only during the hottest days of the year. Our electrical bill is usually $12/ month. We keep the apartment cool by shades and by closing the windows during the hot days and opening them at night
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|  | Having moved from Tokyo to Walnut Creek three years ago and purchasing a 1950 ranch house on the hills above 680, green experiences have been numerous.
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|  | Husband and wife Dr. Marshall and Dr. Martz are leading cosmetic dentists in the east bay. They knew they wanted to run a green business even before they researched the process of getting formally certified
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|  | We had switched from gas washer & dryer to electric washer & dryer and we had air conditioning installed, so the solar panels enable us to produce the electricity that we consume.
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|  | All you need is baking soda, vinegar and water for most all cleaning of home and office. See Debra Dadd's http://www.debraslist.com/. She has been called "The Queen of Green" by The New York Times. Her new book is entitled Home Safe Home. It covers everything for home and office that most people would need to know.
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|  | Pied Piper is early in the process of "going green" and realizes that there are many more opportunities that not only will make the school a safer place for our children, but will teach our children (and parents) how local and small changes really can make a big impact to our environment
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| run a Alternative Investment marketing company in Walnut Creek called Elan Alternative Group and over the past 6 months, we have made our office completely green.
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| wanted to tell you that my husband and I do not purchase bottles of water any longer. I bought a Brit container and use the water from that. It actually tastes better. We also do not use
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| Some people dry clothes on a clothesline to save energy. But, it is time consuming to hang and remove line items. Also, a bath towel almost always is expected to be fluffy and soft -- which cannot happen if line-dried. Therefore, most people put their towels in dryers.
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| Our household also takes toxic waste to the receiving center in Martinez, taking in our old paint cans and the like. I always feel better when I know I am doing things the right way.
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| I've been working on developing a more sustainable lifestyle for several years now. I also have a certified green business that I run from my home.
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| Here is my list of 21 sustainability efforts:
1. Recycle extensively, and keep a special container in the kitchen so that recycling is easy and efficient.
2. Help with recycling in the workplace.
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| Turn off lights
HUGE composting .. gather grass clippings and leaves from neigbhors as well as my own
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| The steps outlined below came over a series of years as we became more ware of the need to corporate with our environment and more knowledgeable about how to do it.
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| They recently installed a 5000 gallon catchment tank that is part of the rooftop rain harvesting system. They use this water to irrigate their native landscaping in the summer. Bob is currently studying to be Certified Sustainable Building Advisor.
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| The Going Green Together upcoming event sounds very interesting. As a resident of Walnut Creek I'm following up on your call and offer to share part of the work that I’m doing with the firm SMWM of San Francisco, if you think there would be a fit for it in this event.
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| With the global climate change becoming a major environmental issue, many concerned citizens and community leaders alike are asking the same question: "What can we do to preserve a healthy planet for our future generations?" The answer could be a simple one: Live Green Together!
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