‘in the atmosphere, creating a

’ gradual warming of the earth that recovery ventilator.

Energy efficiency & _
environmental health

Using energy more efficiently puts everyone’s responsibility. You can is wasted. When you recycle it, 97
money in your pocket and helps _—help reduce environmental damage per cent of that energy is saved.
clean up the environment. by using energy wisely. Be sure Today we have the technology to

Burning oil and gas releases carbon for drafts around doors and
dioxide, methane and other gases — windows. If your heating system is
into the air. These gases trap heat due for repairs or replacement,
consider installing a modern,
“greenhouse effect.” The result is a energy-efficient furnace or a heat

and some plastics.
Even organic materials can be

, . theap. In this way, they
has far-reaching and dangerous _ Compost he wa
effects on climate and precipitation SAVING ENERGY BY @m nutrients to the soil while

safeguarding the environment.
patterns. RECYCLING By taking part in a recycling

Since 1950, global emissions of _ Tossing awayabeercan may seem program you can achieve significant IN THE KITCHEN

unimportant, But consider this: energy savings. It’s a small step

when you throw away a can, 100 per anyone can take that results in a
cent of the energy it took to make it yaluable payoff.

carbon dioxide have tripled.

The health of our environment is

new Overwaitea Enviro-Card. Enviro-Card is one of many promotions Overwaitea has underway
to encourage customers to be environmentally conscious.

ENERGY-SAVING

‘ , Is there a way for you, as a tenant,
your home is well insulated, Check recycle metal, glass, paper, motor oil to save energy, contribute to a

Tecycled. Gardeners can use kitchen home? Definitely!
scraps, grass Clippings and leftovers
from landscaping projects to create a

SHOPPER HELENE MCRAE, seen here with Overwaitea manager John Chillidave, shows off her

Overwaitea Foods is committed
_to providing a selection
of Enviro-Friendly products

FS0'off 5

Save 50t un the purchase of any Proctet & Gamble EaviroPak product at Ovcrwaitea,
Coupon valid at Ovenraitea stares only. Coupon expires Augual 31,1990.
Printed on recycled paper.

on

Overwaitea thanks you for caring enough to recycle.
Every time you bring back your shopping bags for reuse,
we'll place one stamp on each side of your EnviroCard.
When both sides of the card are full (a total of 5 visits),

you'll receive a 50¢ coupon toward the purchase of
any Proctor & Gamble EnviroPak product. And you will be
eligible to enter your card for a chance to win a $75.00
gift package from Proctor & Gamble and Overwaitea Foods.

Be part of the solution

Ba ;
ld Overwaitea Foods

Skeena Mall, Terrace

Terrace Review — Wednesday, June 6, 1990 C7

TIPS FOR TENANTS

* Once a year, clean lint from the
dryer’s motor, drum and pipes. ;
healthier environment, and still live Fe ATING AND AIR 7

comfortably in your apartment or ‘ine

CONDITIONING.

¢ During the day, set the thermostat
The following tips show you how to gt 20°C (68°F). At night, or if you
reduce energy consumption without will be away for an extended
sacrificing comfort. These tips will period, tum the thermostat down
also help you save money on your tg 17°C: (63°F) or lower.

electricity and heating bills.
© In winter, leave drapes open
! - during the day to let in the sun’s
* Use an electric kettle instead of a warming rays; in summer, close
kettle which is heated on the them to keep unwanted heat out.

stove, : oe
' * If you have an air conditioner, set

* Use a microwave oven to reduce __ it at 25°C (77°F) or higher.

cooking time.
HOT WATER HEATING

* Use pots and pans with tight- * Don’t forget to turn off your hot

fitting lids. _ water heater when you leave home
* Match the size of the bottom of on vacation.

Me Pot T pan with the heating « Take the time to install flow

mo restrictors and aerators on faucets
REFRIGERATOR AND and shower heads, Repair leaky
ts tly.

FREEZER faucets promptly.
+ Set the temperature of the LIGHTING

refrigerator at 4°C (39°F) and the. inctall dimmer switches and

temperature of the freezer at reduce lighting wattages to the
-18°C (0°F). minimum level required.

* Defrost both applicances » Keep bulbs and fj tean.
regularly. Do not allow frost €eP IXtUTes C.

buildup exceed 6 mm (1/4in). + If you have electrical fixtures with

; two bulbs, try removing one of the
* Do not overload your applicances. byjbs. You will then be able to

Air must be able to circulate for replace the remaining bulb with a

them to work properly. _ stronger one without exceeding |
DISHWASHER the maximum wattage .
+ Use the dishwasher only when recommended by the
manufacturer.

you have a-full load. ‘If possible,

use a shorter, energy-saving cycle, Where practical, use fluorescent

* Tum off your dishwasher before _lights. They are three times more
the drying cycle and open the door ¢conomical than incandescent
to let the dishes air dry. lights,

LAUNDRY WEATHERPROOFING

* Wash clothes in cold or lukewarm * Weatherstrip windows and doors
water and always rinse them in to eliminate air leaks. You can
cold water. also install plastic storms on the

inside of windows and French

* Avoid washing only a few items doors during the heating season.

of clothing at a time. Use the full
capacity of your washing * Caulk the inside of window and
machine. door frames.

* Clean the dryer’s lint filter after * Seal all cracks and openings in the
each load. buildings’s envelope. sal

north coast
metal recycling

(behind Finning’s)

ei

sell your aluminum, copper, brass,
radiators, batterles, catalytic

drop off your clean glass bottles and
Jars
Call Harty Snaryk, proprietor,
for more information 635-9247