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"Yellow Springs, Ohio offers the perfect place for a romantic weekend getaway in one of our B&B's or a one day outing for the whole family. There is beautiful scenery for hiking in the reserve, Glen Helen, and the John Bryan State Park; Ohio's Bike Trail for roller blading or biking. The village offers great food, live music and creations from a vareity of local artists. Visit the Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce web site and learn more about all the cool things our cool little village offers."
Also, look for us at the 2nd Street Market in Dayton.
From Amy Gomberg - Environment Ohio
BAD NEWS:
INTRODUCED
HB 107 OIL & GAS LEASES ( Jordan) To create the Oil and Gas Leasing Board and to establish a procedure by which the Board may enter into leases for oil and gas production on land owned or under the control of a state agency for the purpose of providing funding for capital and operating costs for the agency. Am., En. & Rep. 123.01, 131.50, 1509.50, 1509.51, 1509.52, 1509.53, 1509.54, 5119.40, 5120.12, and 5123.23 legislature.state.oh.us/bills.cfm?ID=128_HB_107
HB 110 LAKE ERIE DRILLING ( Adams, J.) To authorize the Director of Natural Resources to issues permits and make leases to take and remove natural gas and oil from under the bed of Lake Erie. Am. 1505.07 (THIS was too big to attach, but you can read it at: legislature.state.oh.us/bills.cfm?ID=128_HB_110)
GOOD NEWS:
HB 113 SCHOOL ENERGY USE ( Foley, Blessing) To authorize school boards, for on-site renewable energy generation measures and in the same manner as for energy conservation measures, to enter into installment contracts subject to specified terms of payment, to provide that energy installment contracts are subject to those same terms, and to require at least 25% of the schools in the state's school districts have a long-term supply of solar-sourced energy. Full text is attached
Tax Credits for Energy Effeciency
President Obama's new economic initiative has green initiatives for you. To find out how you can benefit go to www.Energystar.gov and click on "Tax Credits for Energy Effeciency." There are tax initiatives for homeowners to green up their homes making them energy efficient.
This is International Compost Week, May 3 - 9, 2009. Americans place 1 to 2 tons per person in land fills that could be composted. Once folks start composting, 9 out of 10 are still composting ten years later. You do not have to spend money to start composting. The web has all kinds of plans for make-it-yourself composters. Most of the time you can make them from things you most likely have laying around the yard.
Living Green Product lines:
Solar - products that use the power of the sun to operate and chargers that support the use of existing technology (such as solar cell phone chargers, solar laptop chargers, etc.)
Energy Efficient - products that use the least amount of energy possible (such as wind up radios and flashlights, compact florescent lights, tankless water heaters, etc.)
Gifts & Housewares - gifts made from recycled or easily renewable materials, such as art glass from recycled glass, home décor items from recycled bicycle parts and bullet casings, bamboo products, etc.)
Seasonal – low energy use Holiday lights, solar water fountains, compost bins, rain barrels, etc.
Everyday Products for Green living - non petroleum based laundry soaps and household cleaners, non bleached tampons, biodegradable diapers, non toxic baby wipes, non toxic or biodegradable sun screen and insect repellent, etc.
Product lines change all the time, as we all get more and more inventive about how to live a non toxic, low impact life on this planet. Visit us often!
Bookmark this page to see updated product lines and notices about in-store demos on composting, installing tube solar lights - all kinds of projects to make your life and your home healthier and energy efficient.
How You Can Make a Difference
Plant Trees – A fast growing tree can recycle 48 pounds of carbon dioxide each year.
Buy energy efficient appliances
Buy Local – Eat Local
Recycle as much as possible: newspapers, aluminum, glass, plastics etc.
Use non-toxic cleaning supplies, non-bleached paper products
Make sure your home is well insulated, including windows
Do informal education with family and friends casually in conversations
Live by example for children, family, friends and neighbors
Be creative with events, parties, holidays etc. making them green
Encourage co-workers to recycle, reuse, buy local, conserve energy
Support environmental conservation organizations that are fighting to save the earth…it does not have to be financially…your time is needed as well
Write government officials locally, statewide and nationally regarding your stance on environmental legislation
Start with one thing and living green can become a way of life.
Did you know?
Turning off the water while we brush our teeth saves almost 5 gallons of water – more than the average citizen of Kenya makes do with for an entire day. (365 Ways to Save the Earth – Bourseiller)
Did you know?
Gas mileage declines quickly when traveling above 60 miles per hour – each 5 mile increase above 60 mph is like paying an additional 10 cents per gallon for gas. (365 Ways to Save the Earth – Bourseiller)
Did you know?
If every household in the U.S. replaced just one box of 48 oz. petroleum-based powder laundry detergent with our vegetable-based product, we could save 96,000 barrels of oil. Enough to heat and cool 5,500 U.S. homes for a year! (Seventh Generation)
Did you know?
If every household in the U.S. replaced just one 32 oz. bottle of solvent-based carpet cleaner with our hydrogen-peroxide-based carpet cleaner, we could prevent 11 mil. lbs. of petroleum-based solvents and glycol ethers from entering our environment. (Seventh Generation)
Did you know?
If every household in the U.S. replaced just one roll of 120-sheet virgin-fiber paper towels with our 100% recycled ones, we could save 340 mil. gallons of h2o. (Seventh Generation)
Did you know?
If every household in the U.S. replaced just one 25 oz. bottle of petroleum-based dishwashing liquid with our plant based product, we could save 81,000 barrels of oil. Enough to heat and cool 4,600 U.S. homes for a year! (Seventh Generation)
The Living Green Mission
To make it easier for people to leave their smallest carbon footprint on Mother Earth.
Living Green Operating Principles & Philosophy
We will provide education to the community about reducing their carbon footprint, and offer products that help each of us live safer, healthier, leaving the smallest carbon footprint behind. Living Green products meet at least one - and as many as possible – of the following criteria:
Promote health
Made from recycled materials
Non-toxic
Biodegradable
Low impact - (manufacturing and transportation and end of life material management)
Energy efficient
Purchased through fair trade practices
Manufactured in the US and as close to the Living Green store as possible
Not competing with fellow merchants in the Village of YS to the best of our ability
Living Green
Energy Efficient - products that use the least amount of energy possible (such as wind up radios and flashlights, compact florescent lights, tankless water heaters, etc.)
Seasonal – low energy use Holiday lights, solar water fountains, compost bins, rain barrels, etc.
Did you know? 
The Living Green Mission