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UDLC Green Team
| Our mission is to steward God's creation through education, awareness and advocacy so that all people will become responsible for the sustainability of the planet. |
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Our vision is that people of all ages will live the principles of reduce, reuse, recycle, and reclaim as these will positively impact their finances as well as the local and global environments.
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Let’s celebrate Earth Day everyday by being good Stewards of what God has created. Everyone can help protect our planet! Check out our Ten Tips for a Terrific Tomorrow to get started!
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Ten Tips for a Terrific Tomorrow
| 10. Reclaim- Office supply stores and large electronics stores (Staples, Best Buy etc) will accept old electronics (computers, monitors, printers etc) and reclaim or responsibly recycle the parts. |
| 9. Recycle-Keep paper, glass, plastic and cans out of the landfills! |
| 8. Reuse-Tote your own shopping bags, travel coffee mug and reusable cool drink bottles. |
| 7. Reduce-Use energy efficient appliances, buy items with minimal packaging, use cloth towels instead of paper towels and think before you print! |
| 6. Unplug-Turn off and unplug unused electronics and switch off lights to save energy. |
| 5. Swap-Trade outgrown clothes and toys with neighbors, friends and family. |
| 4. Protect-Dispose of chemicals, paints and batteries properly. Try eco friendly cleaners. |
| 3. Plan-Carpool whenever possible and plan errands wisely to limit the number car trips. |
| 2. Buy Local-Opt for local produce and products whenever you shop. |
| 1. Teach- Tell your family, friends and neighbors about these ten tips! |
Try a Greener Cleaner
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The Green Team has scoured the local supermarkets in order find greener products for our homes. We have compiled a list with a variety of cleaning products, paper products and even recycled or post-consumer baking products. Check it out!
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| Acme (Bethlehem Pike in Flourtown) Nature’s Source: natural laundry stain remover, natural bathroom cleanerGreen Works: dishwashing liquid, dilutable cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, glass and surface cleaner, bathroom cleaner, compostable wipe Reynolds’s Wrap: 100% recycled aluminum foil Marcal Small Steps: napkins from recycled paper.
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| Giant (Montgomeryville along 309) Marcal Small Steps: toilet paper, paper towels and napkins made from recycled paper. Reynolds’s: recycled aluminum foil Nature’s Source: all purpose cleanser, laundry stain remover Scotch Brite: bamboo wipes, scour pads Seventh Generation: laundry detergent, fabric softener liquid & sheets,automatic dishwasher liquid packs, rinse aid for dishwasher, disinfecting wipes Sun and Earth: laundry detergent, fabric softener liquid and sheets, all-purpose cleaner.
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| Super Fresh (Welsh Rd. near Willow Grove)Marcal Small Steps: paper towels, napkins, toilet tissueEarth Shell: bowls made with potatoes and other natural renewable resources Zip-loc Evolve: plastic bags – uses 25% less plastic, made with wind energy Reynolds: 100% recycled aluminum foil Greenway: window cleaner/vinegar, bathroom cleaner, fabric softener, drain opener Laundry Dropps: individual globes filled with detergent.
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| Fresh Market (Welsh Rd & Blair Mill Rd) If You Care: recycled aluminum foil, baking cups, and unbleached wax paper Mrs. Meyers Cleaning Day: laundry detergent, dish soap, all purpose cleanser.
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| Shop n Bag (Limekiln Pike and Dreshertown Rd) Green Works: dishwashing detergent, laundry detergent, natural bathroom cleaner Seventh Generation: laundry detergent, 100% recycled toilet tissue Marcal Small Steps: toilet tissue (paper from paper, not from trees), napkins, paper towelsScott Naturals: napkins (recycled fiber), toilet tissue from recycled paper, paper towels
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| Target (Montgomeryville along 309) Nature's Source: bathroom cleanerMethod: floor cleaner, laundry detergent, hand wash, multi-surface cleaner, dish washing soap, tub and tile cleaner, wipes, shower cleaner, granite cleaner, stainless steel cleaner. Seventh Generation: laundry detergent for baby, laundry detergent, multi-surface cleaner, bathroom cleaner, wipes dishwashing liquid, automatic dish washing packs.
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| Genuardis (Bethlehem Pike in Springhouse) Bright Green: all purpose cleaner, dishwashing liquid, paper towels/napkins made from recycled fiber, toilet cleaner. Marcal Small Steps: paper towels, napkins, toilet tissue.
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