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Whitby Free Press, 1 Nov 1989, p. 21

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WDrYYFIZI PESS WEDESDY, OVEMER , 1B9. AGE21 falil hïom9 Improvements1 Using energy more efficiently puts money in your pocket and helps dlean up the environment. Burning oul and gas releases carbon dioxide, methane and other gases into the air. These gases trap heat in the atmosphere, creating a "greenhouse effect." The result is a graduai warming of the earth that has far-reaching and'dangerous effects on climate and precipitation patterns. Since 1950, global emissions of carbon dioxide have tripled. The health of our environment is everyone's responsibility. You can help reduce environimental damnage by using energy wisely. Be sure your home is weli insulated. Check for drafts around doors and wiindows. If your heating system is due for repairs or replacement, consider installing a modem, en ergy-efficient'furace or a heat recovery ventlator. SAVING ENERGY BY RECYCLING Tossing away a beer can may seem unimportant. But consider this: when you throw away a can, 100 per cent of the energy~ it took to make it is wasted. When you recycle it, 97 per cent of that energy is saved. Today we have the technology to recycle metal, glass, paper, motor oul and some p lastics. Even organic materials can be recycled. Gardeners can use, kitchen scraps, grass clippings and 1leftovers from landscaping projects to create a compost heap. In this way, they retumn nutrients to the soul while safeguarding the environent., By taking part in a recycling prograrn you can achieve significant energy savings. It's a small step anyone can take that resuits in a valuable payoff. PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS: AN ECOLOGICAL SOLUTION Drivers can help protect the environment by converting their cars to propane or natural gas. These fuels contain no lead and produce MO R E E NERGY EFFICIENT only.small amounts of carbon monoxide and other substances that contribute to the greenhouse effect and acid rain. There are many ways to cut down on gasoline consumption. Instead of using the car for'short trips, walk or ride a bicycle (it's heaithier, too!). For longer trips, take the bus or car- pool. Make sure your car is tuned up each year. Drive at moderate speeds and avoid sudden stops and starts. Ini cold weather, use a timer to tum on the block heater two hours before starting your car. Neyer leave the car idling for more than 30 seconds. Our env jronent has neyer needed our help more than it does now. Today we face ozone layer depletion, global warming and acid ramn. We must do something to help keep our surroundings heathy-for ourselves and our children..-d 0IMPROVINGYOUR ODOS AGINST #KLE. CONANADAS WALLPAPER COUNTRY BEAUTIFUL À% L E 4DAYS NOVm 1529354 r4 Bnjamin 1M0 rÀ WALALPAPER COUNTRY 1652 BAYLY ST. W. (%,ýIEST 01 13ROCK RD.) Nf0NAýTD. 9:30-6.-00 PICKERING TiIU'RS.-FRI. 9:30-9:00 83 1 1-7747 831-6636 SAT." 9:30-5:00 nom HAN D T0L "A must for the handyman,, W The Hoga Hand 865 Brock StcN ,Whitby in66 1254an 4 - . . 4 4 ******* *4 4~**-** *...*... ... ".! 4.? .¾I f1. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENVTRONMENTAL HIEALTH .DECORATING CENTRE LTD. We've got color matchung down to a S~jence Modern~ technology i h form of Moores Comnp- uter Color Matching nbu System enables us to match paint colors faster and more accuratety than ever before. Bring in samples of your fabric, wallcovering or other decorating accessories and let our computer do the rest. I o e Computer Color MatchnSe PAINTS Paint Sale (4L) Sale Price S.R.P. Latex Fiat $12 .49 $19.40 *Latex Eggshell $17.99g $28.05 Latex Semigloss $17.99 $28.05 Alkyd Semigloss $18.49, $28-46 4Only Available In Limited Colours Sale Ends November 18,1989 1916 Dundas St.- E., Wib 432-8466 EXTRA, 15% OFF ALL.« IN-STOCK WALLPAPER t..,

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