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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR EMAIL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR TO: SPEAR@ECOWATCH.ORG. Email us your letters and top five simple and affordable ways to go green. STOP IDLING I enjoyed the article “Attention Drivers-Turn off your Idling Engines.” There has long been a practice of letting buses, trucks and other diesel vehicles idle in the incorrect belief that these engines require such a prac-tice. Not only is it unnecessary, it is loud, stinks and as Chris Trepal notes, pollutes. What should also be addressed by cities is the timing of their traffic lights. In the name of slowing down traffic, many communi-ties purposely time traffic lights to turn red when approaching a subsequent signal. How much gas is wasted and pollutants emitted, not to mention lost productivity while wait-ing at red lights? I am sure it is a number large enough to warrant a study. David J. Baker, Pepper Pike, OH CONGRATULATIONS I received your invitation to your fifth year anniversary open house on Oct. 8 which I was sorry not to be able to attend. I hope it was successful. Congratulations on the milestone for EcoWatch. Your new look for the Journal is quite impressive and tells your story well. I cer-tainly would not refer to your journal as a “rag.” Your passion coupled with that of many others throughout Northeast Ohio, the whole state, and the nation continues to inform and guide new initiatives and policies in sustainability and provide an important strategic thinking process for all of us. Thank you. Dennis Coughlin, Co Founder & Director, The Institute for Open Economic Networks GREEN BUILDING SYSTEMS I came across your publication in a waiting room and found it to be well writ-ten and on point for the problems we face today. I have a company that is developing a green building system that is the lowest cost building system in the world with a cost of about $20.00/sf, totally recyclable, and stronger than wood, masonary or steel structures. This system reduces the amount of wood and wood byproducts used in a typical residential structure by 90-95 percent and is more energy efficient than conventional construction methods. Construction time and labor is reduced by approximately two-thirds. Mike Ratcliffe ATTENTION TEACHERS! On April 8, students can get a chance to meet Philippe Cousteau at EcoWatch’s third annual Green Gala and at a Gala pre-event. Students will receive a copy of Cousteau’s Going Blue, A Teen Guide to Saving our Oceans, Lakes, Rivers and Wetlands and teachers will have access to watershed-based curriculum. For details, contact Stefanie at 216-387-1609. GREEN TIPS 5 SIMPLE AND AFFORDABLE WAYS TO GO GREEN 1. Turn off water when brushing your teeth. 2. Unplug appliances when not in use—cell phone charger, microwave, etc. 3. Use natural cleaning products—baking soda, vinegar and lemon juice. 4. Trip Chain—plan trips to do many things at once to conserve gas. 5. Use low VOC paints in your home or business. Submitted by: Nicole D’Alessandro, South Euclid, OH JOIN ECOWATCH TODAY! EcoWatch, publishers ofEcoWatch Journal, is a state-wide nonprofit organization working to create a sustainable future for Ohio. We encourage individuals, businesses and governments to adopt sustainable lifestyles, business practices and policies. We promote solution-based sustainability projects and provide a venue for organizations and activists to get their news out to a broad audience. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! Planet -$500 Continent -$250 Country -$100 State -$50 Region -$35 NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________ CITY: __________________________________________ ZIP: ____________________ PHONE NUMBER: _________________________________________________________ EMAIL: __________________________________________________________ CREDIT CARD #: _______________________________________________________________ EXPIRATION DATE: ____________________ V-CODE: ______________ Mail me a copy of current issue Prefer to pick up current issue WWW.ECOWATCH.ORG Make my donation anonymous PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM WITH CHECK OR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION TO: EcoWatch, 720 Literary Rd., Cleveland, Ohio 44113 ECOWATCH JOURNAL • 3
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STOP IDLING<br /> <br /> I enjoyed the article “Attention Drivers- Turn off your Idling Engines.” There has long been a practice of letting buses, trucks and other diesel vehicles idle in the incorrect belief that these engines require such a practice.Not only is it unnecessary, it is loud, stinks and as Chris Tre pal notes, pollutes.<br /> What should also be addressed by cities is the timing of their traffic lights. In the name of slowing down traffic, many communities purposely time traffic lights to turn red when approaching a subsequent signal. How much gas is wasted and pollutants emitted, not to mention lost productivity while waiting at red lights? I am sure it is a number large enough to warrant a study.<br /> <br /> CONGRATULATIONS<br /> <br /> I received your invitation to your fifth year anniversary open house on Oct. 8 which I was sorry not to be able to attend.I hope it was successful. Congratulations on the milestone for Eco Watch.<br /> <br /> Your new look for the Journal is quite impressive and tells your story well. I certainly would not refer to your journal as a “rag.” Your passion coupled with that of many others throughout Northeast Ohio, the whole state, and the nation continues to inform and guide new initiatives and policies in sustainability and provide an important strategic thinking process for all of us. Thank you.<br /> <br /> GREEN BUILDING SYSTEMS<br /> <br /> I came across your publication in a waiting room and found it to be well written and on point for the problems we face today.<br /> <br /> I have a company that is developing a green building system that is the lowest cost building system in the world with a cost of about $20.00/sf, totally recyclable, and stronger than wood, masonary or steel structures. This system reduces the amount of wood and wood byproducts used in a typical residential structure by 90-95 percent and is more energy efficient than conventional construction methods.Construction time and labor is reduced by approximately two-thirds.
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