April 22nd welcomes Earth Day 2013. Ford Motor Company has a long history of embracing earth friendly practices and developing green technologies. Check out these ways Ford recycles materials in new vehicles. The new Fusion uses approximately 2 pairs of denim for sound insulation per vehicle. The new Escape takes the cake by making use of many green technologies. It uses 25 recycled plastic bottles in the carpet, the doors are insulated with a fast growing fiber called Kenaf, and up to 10 pounds of recycled cotton from jeans, t-shirts and other waste clothes insulate the dash.
Here at Ford we embrace Earth Day, check out these local organizations with the same idea!
Green Acton is a group of volunteers working to conserve resources and encourage sustainability in Acton, Massachusetts. Check out the web site to find out more about this earth friendly organization. www.greenacton.org
Acton, like many towns, has a conservation commission. Check out your local town web site to find out what your local conservation department is up to. In Acton, “The Conservation Department provides the citizens of Acton with leadership in managing and protecting their diverse natural resources. Special attention is given to ensure conservation and protection of all wetlands resource areas and other significant ecosystems, while providing an education opportunity for residents to enjoy Acton’s diverse natural landscape.” Hiking trails, the Acton Arboretum, and protection of local wetlands are all the focus of the Acton Conservation Commission.
Organic Gardening – Acton Memorial Library
Join others at the Acton Memorial Library for this informative, free program on organic gardening on May 15th, at 7 p.m. “Backyard gardening is an economical way to have nutritious, safe vegetables and herbs and to make positive contributions to the environment.” Check out the library website for more information. http://www.actonmemoriallibrary.org/
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
A huge burden on our environment is fertilizer and pesticide products. Find out how to produce and use natural alternatives though this environmental department. Check out the web site for tips on composting and locations to find earth friendly alternatives.
Reduce, reuse and recycle. Help the environment by checking out some of these local organizations that share this philosophy.