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City of Half Moon Bay
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♦ Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle are the three R’s of waste management. They are vital for maintaining a sustainable environment for the future.
♦ Do your part:
· Remember to donate items for reuse and to buy items used or which contain recycled-content materials when available.
· The following web sites have information to earth-friendly purchasing:
http://www.recycleworks.org/paper/index.html
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/BuyRecycled/Default.htm
http://www.recycleworks.org/cgi-bin/bin/user/searchdatabases.pl#buygreen
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/calmax/Search.asp
Earth Friendly Cleaning Products 
♦ Did you know ordinary household cleaners can be damaging to the environment after they go down your drain?
♦ You can create a healthier environment inside and outside of your home by making your own earth friendly cleaning products. Make your own cleaning products.
♦ One way to reduce your waste at home is by composting your food waste. There are two methods of composting, traditional backyard composting and worm composting.
· Backyard Composting: The County has regular workshops to teach you how to compost in your backyard. Check out the link below for dates and location: http://www.recycleworks.org/compost/workshop.html
· Worm Composting: Check out the links below for more information on how to get started with a worm composting bin: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Organics/Worms/
http://www.recycleworks.org/compost/wormcomp.html
♦ Grasscycling is very beneficial for your lawn, you should try it!
· It saves time.
· It reduces the amount of material in your greenwaste collection container.
· It puts nutrients back in the ground for a healthier lawn.
· It protects your lawn from sun damage.
· For more fun facts and information about grasscycling visit the RecycleWorks web site: http://www.recycleworks.org/compost/grasscycling.html
♦ Conserving energy saves valuable resources from being wasted. Help be the solution, try accomplishing at least one of the following tips every day.
· Keep your oven and burners clean and the kitchen well ventilated. A clean oven uses energy more efficiently.
· Run your dishwasher after 7:00 pm during off-peak hours. Wash only full loads and use the shortest possible cycle.
· Unplug your appliances (i.e., coffee makers, toasters, or blenders) during the day when they are not in use.
· During the summer shut blinds during the day when you are not home and during the winter shut blinds at night to conserve heat.
· Line-dry clothes whenever possible. This can save up to 5% of your energy costs.
· Turn off lights when you leave the room, try to use natural lighting whenever possible.
· Turn off all equipment every night because it will continue to draw a small amount of power — especially monitors and printers. Monitors usually consume twice the electricity as CPUs.
· Reduce the amount of water used by turning the water faucet off while shaving or brushing your teeth, you can save up to a gallon of water per time.
· Try biking or riding public transportation whenever feasible.
♦ For more information and great tips check out the following web sites:
http://www.recycleworks.org/cgi-bin/bin/user/guide.pl?id_guide=28
http://www.recycleworks.org/greenbuilding/rebates_incentives.html
"Responsible travel to natural areas and directly related cultural resources that conserves the environment, provides extensive opportunities to learn and sustain the well being of local people." - HMB Chamber of Commerce
♦ The Half Moon Bay Chamber of Commerce can help you enjoy the Coastside and Half Moon Bay in an environmentally conscious manner. The Chamber's webpage has extensive information on their 'Coastside Eco-Cultural Tourism' program.
♦ San Mateo County Fair August 11th to August 20th. Stop by the RecycleWorks Composting Exhibit.
♦ Check out RecycleWorks website for more information.
