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WESTSIDE Keep America Beautiful GOING GREEN ON THE A Green Living Guide for West Baton Rouge Parish
WESTSIDE
Keep America Beautiful
GOING GREENON THE
A Green Living Guide for West Baton Rouge Parish
Yes, place these items loose, not bagged, in your recycling cart.
Recyclables collected at curbside pickup are transported to The Recycling Foundation at 7923 Tom Drive. There materials are separated, baled, and
recycled products such as newsprint, insulation, carpet, clothing, construction materials, tin and aluminum cans.
The chart on pages lists local businesses that accept recyclable materials.
usedThe Capital Area Corporate Recycling Council (CACRC) accepts computers and many other electronics.
No, items should be placed loose in the cart. Plastic bags are not accepted for recycling.
Check www.wbrcouncil.org, often for updates to frequently asked questions.
West Baton Rouge Parish Residents can
Put your recycling cart out the night before your cart is to be picked up.
,
will be picked up every .,
including to the borderTuesday.
, including to the
Port Al l en City LimitsThursday
West Baton Rouge Parish Residents can
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ContentsRecycle Westside.................................. 2Household Hazardous Materials ......... Solid Waste Services ........................... Waste Reduction ................................. Going Green on the Westside............
Dear WBR Residents,
West Baton Rouge Parish is a wonderful place to live and has taken many steps to becoming a cleaner, healthier parish. We all know to truly reach high goals all residents and businesses need to do their part.
This guide includes a wide spectrum of information ranging from saving energy, to recycling and important phone numbers.
you need to reduce your impact on the environment, save money, and improve your health.
Please take a few minutes to read thru this guide to familiarize yourself with its content. Together we can continue to” Love Where We Live” helping to ensure that West Baton Rouge Parish will be a healthy and clean place for generations to come.
Riley " PeeWee" BerthelotWest Baton Rouge Parish President
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re uently As ed uestions About
Recycling Progra s
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t goes in o e ing t ,traP ruo Y oDUse The Cart!
NO pl astic bags, househol d garbage, yard trimmings orw oody w aste, buil ding material s, automobil e/ trail er or bik e tires, househol d or haz ardous w aste (el ectronics, batteries,
pty and rinse containers. Rem e all tops and lids from non-metal containers and discard.
tissues, paper tow el s, paper pl ates, napk ins, piz z a boxes)
PLASTICPl astic w ith # 1 through # 7 inside the triangul ar shaped recycl ing symbol , bev erage bottl es, food containers, detergent bottl es, shampoo bottl es, prescription bottl es, baby w ipe containers, househol d cl eaner and bl each
(5 -gallon or less, remove metal handles)
NO pl astic bags, hangers, toys, 6-pack rings, chemical containers, pack ing material s, pl astic w rap,
Styrofoam
GLASSCl ear, brow n and green bev erage
bottl es and food j ars, w ine bottl es (remove top, cork
and foil, rinse)NO light bulbs, mirrors, window glass, drinking glasses, ceramics, Pyrex
PAPERJunk mail, coupons, white or
colored paper, gift wrap, envelopes, paper grocery bags, shopping bags
(remove handles), catalogs, magazines, newspapers and inserts
(remove rubber bands and plastic bags, do not tie up newspapers),
paperback books, telephone book s, shredded paper (place in paper
bag or clear plastic bag) NO soiled paper, photos, hardcover
books, carbon paper, newspaper delivery bags or rubber bands
CARTONSjuice, mil k and cream boxes and
cartons (rinse), cereal and crack er boxes (remove liners)
NO w axy froz en food pack aging, tak e- out food containers,
piz z a boxes
CARDBOARDCorrugated and paperboard boxes,
6, 12 and 24 - pack drink cartons ed), paper egg cartons,
shoe boxesNO pizza boxes, plastic or foam
packing material , waxed cardboard or boxes with plastic or foil l inings
METALAl uminum, tin and metal al l oy bev erage, food and pet food
cans, metal l ids, al uminum foil , al uminum pie pans
NO aerosol cans, w ire hangers, non- food metal
containers
Missed Col l ection?Need a Cart or Cart Repair?
West Baton Rouge Parish Residents call 336 -24 06
City of Port Allen Residents call 34 6 -5 6 70 to report the missed pick-up
& cart issues.
Recycl e Al l Your Paper. Al l the time. materials that households throw away.
Don’t forget that all paper – catalogs, magazines, junk mail, cereal boxes, larger cardboard boxes and even your children’s “almost-
masterpieces” – is a valuable resource that can be recycled.
Did You know ?
by one of seven numbers found inside the triangular recycling
the type of plastic used to manufacture the item.
The West Baton Rouge curbside program accepts all plastic food containers and beverage bottles labeled #1-#7 except Styrofoam.
# 1: Pol yethyl ene Terephthal ate (PET or PETE) - used in 2-liter soda bottles, water bottles, cooking oil bottles, peanut butter jars.
# 2: High- Density Pol yethyl ene (HDPE) - used in de-tergent bottles, milk and water jugs, yogurt cups.
# 3: Pol yv inyl Chl oride (PVC or V) - used in water bottles, liquid detergent containers.
# 4 : l ow - Density Pol yethyl ene (l DPE) - used in food storage containers.
# 5: Pol ypropyl ene (PP) - used in ketchup bottles, yogurt containers.
# 6: Pol ystyrene (PS) - used in meat trays, many to-go containers, egg cartons. S tyrof oam is # 6 but is NO Taccepted f or recycling, it goes in your regular trash .
# 7 : Other - used in 3- and 5 -gallon reusable water bottles, Tupperware, biodegradable and compostable plastics.
“ Recycl abl e” Symbol sthese symbols,
products, containers or packaging materials are referred to as recyclable products, or products that are
able to be recycled. A product marked with either symbol can be recycled if local regulations and/or
ordinances allow.
“ Recycl ed” SymbolA product, container or package marked with either of
these symbols was manufactured with at least some recycled materials. When a percentage is shown, that
percentage of the product has been made from recycled materials.
Businesses with large quantities of telephone books may take them to The Recycling Foundation at 7923 Tom Drive.
W hat to do w ith Phone Book s?Simply place your old phone books in your recycling cart on your regular collection day. The phone books will be taken to The Recycling Foundation’s recycling processing facility where the telephone books will be sorted with other paper products. Old telephone books (AT&T/The Real Yellow Pages and the Sunshine Pages) may be recycled year-round in your recycling cart.
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• Poison • Haz ardous • Harmful • Fatal• keep out of reach of chil dren • Fatal if
W hen is the next Househol d Haz ardous Material (HHM) Col l ection Day?HHM collections take place annually in the Spring. Check www.wbrcouncil.org for the and location.
W hy shoul d I bring HHM to the Col l ection Day?
W hat do I do if I miss the HHM Col l ection Day?
be recycled locally year-round.
W hat mak es a househol d
Fl ammabl e means the product burns
Corrosiv e
Reactiv e means the product can
Caution • W arning • Danger Did You know ?
cannot go into your curbside garbage
s-tems. One gallon of motor oil can con-
is important to dispose of oil properly.
household rdous materials recyclers listed in the chart on page 6
materials collection at
sw al l ow ed • If sw al l ow ed cal l a physician or 911 Examples: Pesticides, paint thinners, some automotive products and cleaning supplies
Since computers cannot be pl aced at the curb w here can I dispose of them?At the annual HHM Collection Day or you can bring them to the Capital Area Corporate 14 00 Main 379-35 77
aorescent l ight bul bs and tubes
be discarded? Did You Know?
sometimes disposed of improperly by
w-
Cause physical injury to sanitation workers
Contaminate septic tanks or wastewater treatment systems if
into storm sewers
pets if left around the house
o orescent bulbs
away in the trash.
W hy Is Using Non- Toxic Cl eaning Products Better for the Env ironment?
environments.
containers to dispose of.Eco-labels help guide consumers in purchas-
mean. (For more information visit www.greenerch oices.org/eco- labels/.)
Did You Know?
Check out E coS q uid.com,
For additional options for donating or recycling old computer and other electronic products go to the EPA electronics recycling resource page at www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/ecycling/index.h tm.
product haz ardous?Toxic products are poisonous or cause long-term illness.
EP e-holds generate 1.6 tons
waste (HHW) per year. The average home can accumulate as much as 100
and storage closets.
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Keep West Baton Rouge Beautiful, Town of Addis, Town of Brusly, City of Port Allen and the West Baton Rouge Parish
Goverment present:
Recycl e computers at the CACRC in downtown
Baton Rouge. The CACRC
o se o o s te i s Co e tion
computers to low
income families.
TER S NOT CCEPTED
• Stereos• Beepers/ Pagers
Netw ork ing eq uipment Fax machines
• Circuit boards (of any type)• Processors• Monitors
Tel ephone and computer cabl es Uninterruptibl e Pow er Suppl ies (UPS) Printers Toner cartridges Ink j et cartridges Portabl e Nav igation & GPS Dev ices (such asGarmin, Magel l an, Tom- Tom)
W est Baton Rouge residents onl y, no commerical w aste accepted
Held in the Spring at the Lousi Mouch, J r. Multi-Purpose Arena
15 2 Turner Road, Port AllenTER S CCEPTED
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Liq uids shoul d be l abel ed and in cl osed containers no l arger
than 5 gal l ons
W est Baton Rouge residents onl y,
no commercial w aste accepted.
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Appl iances Copiers Tel ev isions Furniture
at the CACRC warehouse14 00 Main St., Baton Rouge
Monday - Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4 :00 PM throughout the year.
Visit w w w .cacrc.com for more information or cal l (225) 37 9- 357 7
Laptops Tel ephones Tel ephone systems Security systems Cel l phones/ bag phones DVD Mov ies & Video games MP3 Pl ayers xBoxes, Pl aystations, W ii Digital Cameras & Digital Video Recorders(DVRs) Digital Picture Frames
W hat the CACRC does not accept:••••
www.wbrcouncil.org
W hat the CACRC accepts for recycl ing: Computer hardw are Computer Accessories (mice, k eyboards,speak ers, etc.)
Household H
azardous Materials
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SPONSORS & PARTNERS
DOW Chemical, Keep West Baton RougeBeautiful, Town of Addis, Town of Brusly, City of Port Allen, and the West Baton Rouge Parish Government.
DEQ Louisiana
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MATERIAL BUSINESS ADDRESS TELEPHONE
Usable latex paint/full cans only Habitat for Humanity 4 301 Airline Hwy. 35 5 -1895
Automotive batteries
Auto Zone All Locations
Wal-Mart Tire & Lube All Tire & Lube Centers
Pep Boys 9704 Airline Hwy. 927-6 233
Rapid Lube & Tune-up 5 6 15 Essen Lane 76 7-5 75 4
Simple Simon Car Care 7777 Airline Hwy. 927-2311Simple Simon Car Care 12116 Airline Hwy. 75 1-36 5 6
Interstate Batteries 11075 Airline Hwy. 925 -3711
Regions Wholesale Battery 6 215 Airline Hwy. 35 5 -85 4 5
Southern Recycling 6 84 7 Scenic Hwy. 35 5 -4 4 5 3
Wholesale Battery Co. Inc. 926 6 Mammoth Ave. 926 -4 6 93
River City Battery Supply 1135 3 Greenwell Springs Rd. 275 -1285
Used motor oil
Auto Zone All Locations
Pep Boys 9704 Airline Hwy. 927-6 233
Express Care Automotive 5 389 Government St. 922-9299
Express Care Automotive 5 96 0 S. Sherwood Forest 36 8-2273
Rapid Lube & Tune Up 5 6 15 Essen Lane 76 7-5 75 4
Simple Simon Car Care 7777 Airline Hwy. 927-2311
Simple Simon Car Care 12116 Airline Hwy. 75 1-36 5 6
6 97 Hwy. 16 7, Opelousas 800-96 0-6 377
1122 US Hwy. 90 W., Port Allen 800-96 0-6 377
Motor oil & gasoline mixtures6 97 Hwy. 16 7, Opelousas 800-96 0-6 377
1122 US Hwy. 90 W., Port Allen 800-96 0-6 377
Oil Filters
Pep Boys Automotive 9704 Airline Hwy. 927-6 233
Rapid Lube & Tune Up 5 6 15 Essen Lane 76 7-5 75 4
Simple Simon Car Care 7777 Airline Hwy. 927-2311
Simple Simon Car Care 12116 Airline Hwy. 75 1-36 5 6
Express Care Automotive 5 96 0 S. Sherwood Forest 36 8-2273
Express Care Automotive 5 389 Government St. 922-9299
Anti-freezePep Boys Automotive 9704 Airline Hwy. 927-6 233
Rapid Lube & Tune Up 5 6 15 Essen Lane 76 7-5 75 4
Simple Simon Car Care 7777 Airline Hwy. 927-2311
Simple Simon Car Care 12116 Airline Hwy. 75 1-36 5 6
Used cooking oil 6 97 Hwy. 16 7 Opelousas 800-96 0-6 3771122 US Hwy. 90 W., Port Allen 800-96 0-6 377
Computers CACRC 800 St. Philip St. 225 -379-35 77
Televisions - up to 32” Best Buy Stores* All Locations 76 1-8032
Fluorescent tubes & Fluorescent compact bulbsLEI Lamp Recyclers 4 6 25 7 Morris Rd., Hammond 800-309-9908Home Depot All Locations
Mercury devices, thermostats, switches, thermometers, thermocouples, relays LEI Lamp Recyclers 4 6 25 7 Morris Rd., Hammond 800-309-9908
NiCd Batteries Radio Shack All LocationsBatteries all chemistries: alkaline, carbon-zinc lead acid, nickel (iron & cadmium), lithium, mercury, silver oxide, silver zinc, thermal LEI Lamp Recyclers 4 6 5 7 Morris Rd., Hammond 800-309-9908
Propane tanks 4 –4 0 lbs.
e e to e e o se o o s te i s e o n Cal l businesses to get detail s, as items and l ocations may change
*$10 fee charged, but you get back a $10 Best Buy gift card in return. Limit 2 units per day.
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All permitted LP-Gas dealers, wholesalers and retailers are required to accept old tanks for refurbishment, recycling or disposal at no charge to the consumer.
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But...
paint must be tak en to a househol d
disposal
containingpaint out in your cart
Unlike latex paint, oil-based paint should not be dried out Oil-based paint is �ammable whether wet or dry.
open cans in your garbage cart.
Ll ids
paint cans w ith
liq uid
SAVE IT FOR A FUTURE USE. If properly stored, paint stays good for a lon prevent paint
uwith en p hen re h
upside down in an
GIVE IT AW AY. Ask friends,
groups,
Here are some easy w ays to reduce the amount of l eftov er paint:BUY ONLY W HAT YOU NEED.
help you
of paint will
BUY LESS FOR THE NExT PROjECT. Use leftover paint as a oat on
ot leftover ai t
june jul yFebruary March
W est Baton Rouge Curbside Recycl ing 2013
April May August September October Nov ember Decemberjanuary
* * Large recycl e carts impl emented in jul y throughout W est Baton Rouge Parish excl uding Port Al l en w ithin the City Limits
How to Safely Discard Leftover
W CARGarbage and recycling carts should beplaced out the night before thescheduled service day.
CART LIDS MUST BE CLOSED:
to garbage carts will not be collected.
CTHE STREET: IMPORTANT! To avoid damage to cart, place at curb withtop handle toward house and lidopening toward street.
kEEP CART CLEAR: Move anyvehicles blocking carts.
OVERLOADED CARTS: Cartsoverloaded with heavy materials will notbe picked up. Put heavy waste out forseveral pickups if necessary.
GARBAGE CART - BAGGEDhousehold garbage including food waste and trash.
RECYCLING CART - Householdrecyclables. No separation or bagging necessary. No garbage, yard waste or woody waste in carts
- ONLYRESIDENT-GENERATED WASTE WILL BE PICKED UP. Place these types of waste next to each other. No household garbage, loose or bagged. Do not put waste in ditches.
BULKY TRASH: Items too bulky or heavy
furniture, large household items, remodeling debris, mattresses, water heaters, carpet, fencing, lumber. Do not bag.
YARD AND WOODY WASTE: Brush piles, tree limbs no longer than 6 foot by 12 inches around and shrub prunings. Do not bag, place loose at the curb for recycling. BAGGED LEAVES AND GRASS: Yard waste, leaves & grass left in old garbage cans will not be collected.
BULkY RECYCLABLES - White goods:stoves, washers, refrigerators and other large appliances.
NO HOUSEHOLD HAzARDOUS allowed in carts or at curb
(paint, chemicals, thinner, batteries, electronics). Go to www.for a downloadable chart of businesses that accept household hazardous waste year-round. Household Hazardous Waste
ff is held every Spring, look for ads in the local newspaperdates and times.
NO CONTRACTOR’S TRASH Large trees, woody waste, or home remodeling debris placed at the curb by a tree service or a contractor will not be picked up by Allied Waste or the City-Parish. It is the responsibility of the contractor to haul away its debris. If the contractor refuses or fails to do so, the homeowner must haul away the material..
Bul k y Recycl abl es
o i ste e i es
The energy saved from one recycled aluminum can will operate a television for 3 hours.The energy saved from recycling one glass bottle will power a computer for 25 minutes.One recycled plastic bottle would save enough energy to power a 6 0-watt light bulb for 3 hours.Recycled paper produces 73% less air pollution than if it was made from raw materials.By recycling 1 ton of paper you save.... 17 trees 6 95 3 gallons of water 4 6 3 gallons of oil 5 87 pounds of air pollution 4 077 kilowatts of energy
Did You Know?The energy required to produce a new
computer would run an old computer for 10 years. Recycling a computer system saves the same amount of energy as taking a car
ff for six months.
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The Correct Curbside Set Out
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Watching Your Waste
Guide to Reuse & Reduce ResourcesCall businesses to get details, as items and locations may change
APPLIANCES
Abl e Reconditioned Appl iances
Appl iance Repair and Sal es8800 Siegen Ln.Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Budget Appl iance
Capital City Appl iance
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Cash America
Col ortyme Rent- to- ow n1921 Staring Ln. Baton Rouge, LA 70810
www.colortyme.com
H& H Appl iance & Auto Air
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Ideal Appl iance Parts Inc.
www.idealappliance.com/
ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE
Circa 1857
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
www.circa1857.com/
BOOkS
The Book Cel l ar9072 Florida Blvd.
The Book Exchange10779 Florida Blvd.
272-1920
Book Trader11830 Coursey Blvd.
Chimes Medical Book store74 34 Perkins RoadBaton Rouge, LA 70808
Cottonw ood Book s
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
www.cottonwoodbook sba-tonrouge.com/
EBRP Library Systemwww.ebr.lib.la.us
Friends of l SU l ibraries BookBarn
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
www.lib.lsu.edu/lib/f riends/book -barn.h tml
Textbook Rental s
www.textbook rentals.com
Textbook Rental of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Thomas Sav age Book s7819 Bluebonnet Blvd., Suite C, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
www.th omassavagebook s.com
BIkES
The Bicycl e Shop
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
www.bicyclesh op.com/
Capitol Cycl ery
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
www.capitolcyclery.com/
Capitol Cycl ery
927-1997www.capitolcyclery.com
Capitol Cycl ery
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
www.capitolcyclery.com
Dav e’s Bicycl e Mobil e Repair
Baton Rouge, LA 70809924 -4 337www.davesbicyclerepair.com
Mid City Bik e
www.midcitybik es.com
BUILDING MATERIALS
Habitat for Humanity4 301 Airline Hwy.
www.h abitatbr.org/restore
Waste reduction is the practice of using less materials and energy to minimize waste and preserve natural resources. We can reduce the amount and toxicity of trash we throw away by:
Donating products, from eyeglasses to clothing, reducing the amount of material manufactured overall
grocery bags
Using both sides of paper when photocopying
Repairing items instead of discarding them
Recycling as much as possible and buying products with recycled content
Practicing composting, mulching and grasscycling
Buying what you need and using it up instead of discarding it
Practicing energy and water conservation
Cl OTHING/ ACCESSORIES
Pl ato’s Cl oset
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
www.platoscloset.com
Boutiq ue
Baton Rouge, LA
Time W arp3001 Government St.
THRIFT STORES
Famil y Thrift Center
272-9900
Goodw il l3121 College Dr.Baton Rouge, LA 70808
www.goodwill.org
Here Today Gone Tomorrow1024 0 Burbank Dr.Baton Rouge, LA 70810
The Hidden jew el
A l ittl e Bit of Ev erything-
St. Vincent De Paul
www.svdpbr.org/S tores.aspx
St. Vincent De Paul12107 Florida Blvd.
www.svdpbr.org/S tores.aspx
St. Vincent De Paul
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
www.svdpbr.org/S tores.aspx
St. Vincent De Paul
www.svdpbr.org/S tores.aspx
St. Vincent De Paul4 173 Hwy 1 SouthBrusly, LA 7071974 9-2003www.svdpbr.org/Stores.aspx
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35 5 -4 6 35www.uss.salvationarmy.org/uss/
COMPUTERS
10120 Red Oak Dr.
273-7113
Baton Rouge, LA 70802379-35 77www.cacrc.com
Computech
Computer Exchange
274 -14 00
923-0009
Computer Repair12330 Florida Blvd.
Tim’s Computer’s Inc.2138 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd.
272-006 2www.timpc.com/
CONCRETE AGGREGATE
Baton Rouge, LA 7081826 1-9372
6 6 7-4 4 04
Baton Rouge, LA 70808 76 6 -14 4 3
EYE GLASSES
202 East St. Fransis St.Brusly 071974 9-2931 or 200-35 6 1www.bruslylionsclub.org/
USED AND RENTAL FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES
272-6 777
Baton Rouge Trading Post
35 9-6 121
35 5 -024 4
Center
Baton Rouge, LA 70808927-5 16 0
ing
35 7-0370
Baton Rouge, LA 70808333-205 5
75 1-4 024
Renaissance
275 -5 700
Via Consignment Interiors
Baton Rouge, LA 7081075 2-34 35www.viaconsignment.net
GREEN BUILDING
Baton Rouge, LA 7081076 9-76 96www.capitalregionba.com
12232 Industriplex Blvd., Suite A-2, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Baton Rouge, LA 70809907-4 924
329-8299www.greenenergysolutionsla.com
Baton Rouge, LA 70808932-0035
Habitat Restore
Baton Rouge, LA 7080834 6 -5 973www.ideasolarenergy.com
Ourso Designs
Baton Rouge, LA 70809931-4 312www.oursodesigns.com
Baton Rouge, LA 70821788-1211
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
www.solarsolutionsbatonrouge.com
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
www.usgbclouisiana.org
METAL HANGERS
All Locations
LARGE NURSERY POTS
927-14 19www.cleggsnursery.com
275 -7006www.cleggsnursery.com
jFaxes!
each year.
Some easy steps to take to minimize unwanted mail.
Contact catalogs and tell them you want your
Remove your name from
free by visiting www.
For more information on reducing junk mail visit
To stop unwanted faxes, contact the sender. If unsuccessful,
Consumer Information Bureau of the Federal Communications
5 322 or on-line at
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Cl egg’s Nursery5 6 96 Siegen Ln.Baton Rouge, LA 70809292-915 3www.cleggsnursery.com
l SU Hil l top Arboretum1185 5 Highland RoadBaton Rouge, LA 7081076 7-6 916www.lsu.edu/h illtop
l ow e’sAll Baton Rouge Locations
MUl CH/ SOIl A MENDMENTS
Hol l is C kinchen Co Inc4 4 76 Dickens Dr.Baton Rouge, LA 7081235 5 -4 05 1
l ouisiana W ood Products25 33 American WayPort Allen, LA 7076 774 9-775 2
Natural Resources Recov ery l l C- Nature’s Best Organics5 800 One Perkins Place Ste 6 A, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 76 6 -14 4 3
Total W ood Recycl ing Serv ices Inc199 E. Saint Francis St.Brusly, LA 7071975 6 -06 13
Shop for clothes and household items at local resale shops.
Pass on clothes and household items to friends and family.
Have a clothing swap party.
Give away clothes and household items in good condition for resale to St. Vincent de Paul, Salvation Army, Goodwill
deductible.
Take clothing in excellent condition to a consignment shop.
Have a garage sale.
value for sale in their church bazaars or other fundraising activities.
Donate clothing in good condition to battered women shelters and homeless shelters. Animal rescue groups appreciate old towels and sheets.
Cut up unusable old clothing for use as rags.
MEDICATION/ MEDICAlSUPPLIES
Safe Medication Disposal ProgramBaton Rouge Locationswww.sh arpsinc.com/locations
St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy16 4 7 Convention St.Baton Rouge, LA 70802383-74 5 0www.svdpbr.org/Prescriptions.aspx
OFFICE SUPPLIES
30984 Old La Hwy. 16Denham Springs, LA 707266 6 7-25 5 2www.q uave.us
Toner Recycl ers, Inc.9332 Interline Ave.Baton Rouge, LA, 70809930-9307trilaser.com
PALLETS
Ace Used Pal l etsIFCO Systems186 85 N J oor Rd.Zachary, LA 70791 6 5 4 -216 7
Southern Pack aging Inc.4 3376 Happywoods RoadHammond, LA 704 0334 3-96 74h ttp: //palletsbyif co.com/locations/louisianapallets/
Special ity Industrial Suppl ies 7370 Little Sister Dr.Port Allen, LA, 7076 7383-8117www.spipallet.com
ROAD AGGREGATES/ DR.W AYS/FOUNDATIONS
Crushed Stone, Sand, Dirt and Grav el4 4 5 20 Brignac St.Sorrento, LA 707786 73-4 300
LA Stone and Aggregates: 1229 U.S. 190 West Port Allen, LA 7076 7 338-924 7
SHOE REPAIR
Hak k y Instant Shoe Repair6 4 01 Bluebonnet Blvd.Baton Rouge, LA 7083676 7-5 088
Highl and Shoe Repair
Geismar, LA 707346 73-4 085
Mil itel l o’s Shoe Repair74 74 Corporate Blvd.Baton Rouge, LA 70809928-7900
Mil itel l o’s Shoe Repair4 5 20 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd.Baton Rouge, LA 70816
UNIqUE GIFTS MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS
4 016 Government St.Baton Rouge, LA 70806388-9397
Earthl y Concerns25 7 Lee Dr.Baton Rouge, LA 7080876 9-4 779
Noel ie Harmon2295 HollydaleBaton Rouge, LA 70808924 -5 030www.noelieh armon.com
keep Used Cl othing and Househol d Goods in the Cycl e of Use
Packaging is now the fourth largest industry in the U.S. It’s true that some packaging is necessary for health and shelf-life reasons, but some manufacturers over-package
products. This creates a lot of waste for the consumer. Whenever we create waste, we’re throwing away valuable resources.
Approximately one third of our household waste comes from the packaging of products. If we think before we buy, and buy just what we need–with reuse in mind–we can help conserve resources while we shop.
The next time you go to the grocery store, look at the products on the shelf. Pick the ones without packaging or with the least wasteful packaging. Avoid single-serving items and products that are overly wrapped.
When you can, buy in bulk. Buy concentrates such as drink mixes, cleaners and detergents. There is far less packaging and they are often much cheaper.
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can also expect between four and 10 hours of community service, suspension of their driver’s license for one year and even the possibility of jail time for up to 30 days.
The four most common litter items in Louisiana are cigarettes, fast-food packaging, candy/snack packaging and beverage containers.
Litter is a health risk to people and pets as it attracts rodents, vermin and germs.
Source: Louisiana Department of Corrections and Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
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Did You Know?In created by the average person. Almost 1/3 of the waste generated in the U.S. is packaging. Throwing away one aluminum can wastes as much energy as if that can were 1/2 full of gasoline.
Forty-three thousand tons of food is thrown out in the United States each day. Americans throw out about 270 million tires every year.
on aluminum soda cans are used each year.Source: www.cleanair.org
Sources: Keep America Beautiful, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
2.5 months
Orange peel 1-6 months
Cigarette butt water and poison wildlife
M 5 years
Plastic bag 10-20 years
Plastic cup lids, utensils 20-30 years
Metal bottle cap 5 0 years
F 5 0 years
Litter Decomposition RatesDisposable diaper 75 years
Plastic bottle 100-4 00 years
Tin can 5 0-100 years
S 200-5 00 years
M 6 00 years
Glass beverage bottle 1 million years
Styrofoam never
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“ Going Green” means adopting a lifestyle that reduces consumption of Earth’s natural resources. It means concentrating on
living. It means taking environmental stewardship into our own hands to secure WBR Parish as a sustainable community.
“ Going Green” means working to conserve energy, improve air and water quality, reduce and recycle solid waste and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. “ Going Green” means practicing conservation every day at home and at work. “ Going Green” means buying locally. By doing so we preserve our beautiful planet, save valuable resources and reduce our bottom line.
nneerrgg oonnsseerr ttiioonnBy using less energy we lower operating costs for energy derived from natural resources and reduce pollution.
Al ternativ e EnergyTry a form of renewable energy instead of conventional sources. Renewable, earth-friendly, green energy power sources include solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, tidal and biomass.
The more green power we use, the less fossil fuels we need to generate electricity.
Buying green power from a utility is one of the easiest ways to use renewable energy without having to invest in equipment. Developing these types of alternative energy sources will keep millions of dollars in the United States and create more jobs.
Tank l ess W ater HeatersTankless water heaters only heat water as needed without using a storage unit. They deliver a constant supply of hot water on demand and save energy. F or more inf o: www.energysavers.gov/your_h ome/water_h eating/index.cf m/mytopic= 12 82 0
Did You Know?Refrigerators and washing machines use more energy than almost any other home appliance.
Appl iancesWhen it’s time to replace old appliances,
standard models.
Going Green on the Westside
LightingMaking changes to your lighting is one of the fastest ways to reduce your energy bill.
longer than standard bulbs.
Use Light Emitting Diodes (LED): They last up to 10 times longer than CFLs.
Use dimmers and timers on lighting to reduce energy.
sensor lights.
Use ENERGY STAR labeled lighting
Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Well-maintained heating and air condition-ing systems help keep energy costs down.
Raise the thermostat 2 degrees (around
see dramatic results.
Install energy management systems that monitor thermostats.
Don’t forget to use ceiling fans.
Weatherproof your home by sealing, caulking and insulating around all windows, doors, switch plates and attic.
W hat Does ‘Carbon Footprint’ Mean?
The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly and indirectly to support human activities, usually expressed in equivalent tons of either carbon or carbon dioxide.
Direct greenhouse gas emissions can include tailpipe emissions of CO2 from motor vehicles, methane from land-
leaking refrigeration or air condition-ing equipment. Indirect greenhouse gas emissions arise from coal and other fossil fuel-based energy gener-ated to power residential, commer-cial, and industrial activities. Indirect emissions also arise from fossil fuel combustion used in the manufacture, transport, storage, disposal, and re-cycling of commodities and manufac-tured products.
Source: www.sustainabilitydictionary.com/c/carbon_f ootprint.ph p
W hat Is Your Carbon Footprint?You can calculate your carbon foot-print online at www.carbonf ootprint.com/calculator.aspx
Tips to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint!
Wait until after dusk to refuel your car (the sun turns vapors into smog)
-leases gas vapors into the air)Keep your vehicles tuned up and
Use eco-friendly products in and on your carReport vehicles releasing large amounts of exhaust to the LA Department of Environmental
( ) Slow downCommuteUse public transportation (fewer cars on the road mean fewer emis-sions)Bicycle as often as possibleCarpoolWalk
Louisiana Earth DayLouisiana Earth Day, held every April in Baton Rouge, brings together environmentally focused groups, corporations and individuals in a common goal to preserve, protect and improve our environment through education and celebration. www.laearth day.org
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than comparable non-hybrid cars. By putting less harmful chemicals in the environment,
ffhalted or even reversed.
� te Conse tionMost of us take our clean, fresh water for granted. But water is a limited resource and should be conserved.
Water Conservation Benefits: � Makes more drinking water available � Reduces water bills � Helps delay infrastructure expansion � Ensures adequate water supply for years
Turn on the tap instead of opening a water bottle
� In a 2007 comparison of municipal drinking water quality by Men’s Health Magazine, Baton Rouge’s water quality was ranked as second best of 100 cities in the United States.
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� Each year, according to the
the plastic water bottles used in the U.S. takes enough oil and energy to fuel a million cars. And that doesn’t even
truck water across continents and state lines.
WeatherizationHome weatherization can help save energy and money. Sealing and caulking windows, attic insulation (blown cellulose), attic door covers, and hot water heater blankets are all solutions to greening your home.
Federal Tax CreditsSee www.energysavers.gov for a list of the
ffiimprovements.
Solar Energy Incentives
Credit
� Louisiana has the best solar rebate program in the Nation. Louisiana has a
solar—possibly the best tax credit in
tax credit, which is great because if you don’t have tax liability they’ll send you a check as an overpayment. The state program has considerable funding that should keep running for the foreseeable future. www.cleanenergyauthority.com
�solar which was beefed-up in 2009 and doesn’t have a cap. This is a tax credit
of your out-of-pocket expense when going solar. www.energystar.gov
Did you know?
One (CFL) will save about $30 over its
and lasts about 10 times longer than an incan-descent bulb.
Source: www.energystar.gov
If every American home replaced just one light with an ENERGY STAR com-
save enough energy to light more than 3 million homes for a year, save about $700 million in annual energy costs, and prevent 9 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per year, equivalent to the emissions of about 800,000 cars.
� Three-fourths of the half-a-billion plastic water bottles sold in the U.S. every week
water bottles each year, according to Corporate Accountability International.
Source: Annie Leonard, Huffington Post at www.huffingtonpost.com/annie-leonard/the-story-of-bottled-wate_b_507942.html
More Tips to Going Green� Water lawns early in the morning. There
is less evaporation at that time of day so more water is absorbed into the ground. Also the grass blades are dry by nightfall. This lessens the chance of lawn diseases.
� According to the new EPA WaterSense initiative, the average bathroom sink
� while you brush your teeth. Do the same while you shave.
� Read more: www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/tap-water-conservation-tip#ixzz0vYR2NpcQ
� shower heads and water saving toilets. For information: http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/bathroom-design-water-conservation.html
Learn about sustainable agriculture and how it provides organic produce locally:
http://attra.ncat.org/ and profiles of local organic farms: http://attra.ncat.org/sorg/la/profiles.html
Did You Know?Using a clothesline conserves energy and the environment, it saves as much
and ensures that your clothes will last longer. www.laundrylist.org
Bring your o n bag
Need a resuable shopping bag?Contact Keep West Baton Rouge Beautiful at 490-8549.
Why bringing your own bag makes a difference:
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Homeowners spend hundreds of hours a year mowing, clipping, raking and landscaping to keep their property attractive. Instead of placing leaves and grass clippings at the curb, reduce waste by composting, mulching and grasscycling. You will have a more beautiful yard, lower water and fertilizer bills and save valuable resources.
COMPOSTING is nature’s way of recycling. In a natural ecosystem as leaves, branches and plants fall to the ground, soil microorganisms decompose them into dark, nutrient-rich humus. You can duplicate this process in your backyard and turn your unwanted leaves, twigs, grass clippings and vegetable food scraps into a soil enhancer, mulch or potting soil.
Composting can be done in a pile or in a compost bin. You can build a compost bin, buy a ready-made one or purchase one at the City-Parish annual backyard compost bin sale. Check www.brgov.com/recycle for dates and locations of sales and designs for backyard compost bins.
MULCHING is another simple way to recycle yard waste and improve your soil. Simply place grass, chopped leaves and woody materials around trees and plants. The mulch serves as a protective layer, conserves water and provides nutrients to the soil.
GRASSCYCLING is the practice of leaving grass clippings on the lawn when mowing. The clippings quickly decompose, returning nutrients to the soil.
For additional information about composting, mulching, grasscycling and greening your landscape visit these web sites:
www.epa.gov/epawaste/partnerships/greenscapes/index.htm
www.composting101.com/
www.lsuagcenter.com/en/environment/conservation/composting/
www.tceq.state.tx.us/files/gi-028.pdf_4249161.pdf
http://cwmi.css.cornell.edu/compostbrochure.pdf
ffprogram is designed to recruit and train volunteers to help meet the educational needs of home gardeners while providing an enjoyable and worthwhile service experience for volunteers.www.lsuagcenter.com/en/lawn_garden/master_gardener/
Food scraps can be saved for composting using an air-tight container. Place these scraps in your compost bin, worm farm, or bury them in the ground. Compost is rich in nutrients and helps add to the quality of the soil.
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ULC ING BASICSMulching is a simple easy way to recycle yard and other organic materials and improve your soil. These materials spread on top of the
landscape maintenance easier. Wood chips, leaves, grass clippings, wood shaving and compost all make good mulches.
MULCHING BENEFITS� Prevents soil compaction and erosion� Suppresses weeds� Captures and retains soil moisture� Protects plant roots and crowns from
extreme heat and cold� Protects and stimulates microbial activity in
the soil � Adds nutrients to the soil as they break down
Benefits of Composting
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1. Permeable paving on drivewayand walkway to front door
2. Water from roof channeled tocistern
3. Water for wildlife habitat4. Pavers with spaces and low water use
plants between5. Front lawn replaced by diverse
planting with many Louisiana nativegroundcovers, shrubs and trees, butno invasive species
6. All plants given the space to grow totheir natural size
7. Plants selected to match the microcli-mates
8. Irrigation controller waters hydro-zones according to plant needs, soilmoisture and weather
Sustainable Landscaping Principles and Practices9. Deciduous trees placed to the west
and southwest of the house and patiofor summer cooling
10. Repository for leaves to collect undertrees as mulch
11. Mulched paths keep soil covered12. Drip irrigation for vegetable beds,
shrubs and trees13. Raised beds constructed from plastic
or composite lumber14. Compost bin recycles plant and
kitchen debris15. Evergreen trees and hedges block
north winter winds16. Trees not topped but pruned properly
to prevent wind damage17. Small lawn in back yard where family
will use it
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Landscaping is a natural and beautiful way to keep your home cool in the summer and reduce your energy and water bills. Well-placed trees and shrubs act as wind breaks as well as providing eff ective shade.
Sustainable landscapes help conserve water, reduce the use of chemicals, create healthier soil and plants and increase biodiversity in landscape areas. A local example at the LAHouse Home and Garden Resource Center was built to examine the issue of sustainability. The grounds are landscaped with drought-tolerant, native plants,
rainwater is harvested for outdoor use, and integrated pest management was used to minimize the need for chemical controls. Storm water run-off was minimized by retaining water on site. Go to www.lsuagcenter.com/lahouse for a virtual tour.
Use native plant landscaping to reduce pollution and erosion, to provide habitat and to replace turf. These plants require less water and are more tolerant to our climate.
Consider using drip irrigation for vegetable and fl ower beds.
Did You Know?Louisiana Native Plants
* add beauty to the landscape andpreserve our natural heritage* provide food and habitat for nativewildlife* serve as an important genetic re-source for future food crops or other plant-derived products* help slow down the spread of fi re bystaying greener longer* decrease the amount of waterneeded for landscape maintenance* require very little long-term mainte-nance if they are properly planted and established* produce long root systems to holdsoil in place* protect water quality by controllingsoil erosion and moderating fl oods and droughtsSource: www.nps.gov/plants/restore/pubs/intronatplant/whyusenatives.htm Other helpful web sites:United States Department of Agricul-ture Natural Resources Conservation Services at http://plants.usda.gov/Louisiana Native Plant Society at www.lnps.org www.plantnative.org
For additional information about sustainable landscaping from the American Society of Landscape Architects, visit www.asla.org/home-andgardentips.aspx
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LEED Certifi ed explained:LEED is the Leadership in Energy and Envi-ronmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. LEED encourages builders and developers to implement green and/or sustainable building practices. LEED is a third party certifi cation and is the nationally accepted benchmark of design, construc-tion and operation of buildings. LEED pro-vides the builders, as well as the owners and tenants of LEED certifi ed properties, with all of the information they need to maximize the benefi ts of their building.LEED is measured in fi ve areas:1. Energy effi ciency2. Water savings3. Materials selection4. Indoor environmental quality5. Sustainable site developmentSource: www.wellsphere.com
The LAHouseLAHouse on the LSU campus is a research-based house full of solution and educational outreach programs to help you shape the future with homes that off er: more comfort, durability, value, convenience, environmen-tal quality, safety and better health with less energy, water, pollution, waste, damage and loss. www.lsuagcenter.com/lahouse
Throughout the country more and more businesses and home owners are planning green or sustainable buildings. Government incentive programs and a wide variety of eco-friendly materials are fueling a revolu-tion in green building.
DEFINITION OF GREEN BUILDING: Green building is the practice of creat-ing structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-effi cient throughout a build-ing’s life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovating and deconstruction.
Green building expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability and comfort. Green buildings are designed and built to reduce the overall impact on human health and the natural environment by effi ciently using energy, water and other natural resources.
By adopting green or sustainable building practices we can maximize both environ-mental and economic performance. Poten-tial benefi ts of green building include:
Environmental benefi ts ▲ Enhance and protect biodiversity and
ecosystems ▲ Improve air and water quality ▲ Reduce waste streams ▲ Conserve and restore natural resources
Economic benefi ts ▲ Reduce operating costs ▲ Create, expand and shape markets for
green products and services ▲ Improve occupant productivity ▲ Optimize life-cycle economic
performance
Social benefi ts ▲ Enhance occupant comfort and health ▲ Heighten aesthetic qualities ▲ Minimize strain on local infrastructure ▲ Improve overall quality of life
Tips on How to Build Green ✻ Use products made with salvaged,
recycled, or agricultural waste content
✻ Use products that conserve natural resources
✻ Use products that avoid toxic or other emissions
✻ Use products that save energy or water
✻ Use products that contribute to a safe, healthy built environment
✻ Use recycled content building materials such as plastic lumber for decking, fencing and exterior molding.
✻ Use green label low VOC carpets, natural fi ber carpet or carpet with recycled content.
✻ Use wood, bamboo and cork fl ooring made from renewable resource and which are long lasting.
✻ Use natural linoleum made from natural linseed oil, rosins and wood fl our with a jute backing.
✻ Use recycled content ceramic tiles which contain recycled glass or other materials.
✻ Use low VOC paints and wood fi nishes
For more information visit www.greenhomeguide.org and see chart on page 26 for local green building vendors.
Source: www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm?fi leName=090101a.xml
Energy Effi cient Home Features from www.energystar.govComponents of a Typical ENERGY STAR Qualifi ed home are at least 15 percent more energy effi cient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC).
ENERGY STAR qualifi ed homes achieve en-ergy savings through reliable building tech-nologies. Builders work with Home Energy Raters to select from a number of features when planning and building homes.
1. Eff ective Insulation - Properly installed,climate-appropriate insulation in fl oors, walls, and attics ensures even temperatures throughout the house, less energy con-sumption, and increased comfort.
2. High-Performance Windows - Energy-effi -cient windows employ advanced technolo-gies, such as protective coatings and im-proved frame assemblies, to help keep heat in during winter and out during summer.
3. Tight Construction and Ducts - Sealingholes and cracks in the home’s “envelope” and in duct systems helps reduce drafts, moisture, dust, pollen, and noise while reducing utility bills.
4. Effi cient Heating and Cooling Equipment- In addition to using less energy to operate, energy-effi cient heating and cooling systems can be quieter, reduce indoor humidity, and improve the overall comfort of the home.
5. Lighting and Appliances - Homes may alsobe equipped with ENERGY STAR qualifi ed products such as lighting fi xtures, compact fl uorescent bulbs, ventilation fans, refrigera-tors, dish washers, and washing machines. These ENERGY STAR qualifi ed products provide additional energy savings.
6. Third-Party Verifi cation - With the help ofindependent Home Energy Raters, ENERGY STAR builder partners choose the most ap-propriate energy-saving features for their homes. Additionally, raters conduct onsite testing and inspections to verify that the homes qualify as ENERGY STAR.
✽ Green Building
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A Green Living Guide for West Baton Rouge Parish
