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Green Directory 2009
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The
Green Directory provides an up-to-date listing
of environmentally friendly products and services
available in the London area. Several tips are
included as well as agencies to contact for additional
information. We also encourage your suggestions
for any additions, revisions or improvements as
we incorporate this directory onto TREA's website
for easier access.
THE
THAMES REGION ECOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
TREA is a local environmental awareness organization
established in 1986 with charitable status. Its
members meet on the 1st Thursday of each month
at 7:30 p.m. at Grosvenor Lodge (except for August)
to learn more about important environmental issues
and provide a forum to direct people's energy
into positive change. Everyone is welcome, invited
to join, and assist in any way possible.
TREA has been on the forefront in London on programs
such as the blue box and curbside recycling, composting
training and a home study program, an information
"Rot-line", Bike to Work Week, Safe Routes To
School and the Green Directory.
Members are committed to educating themselves
and the community about the development of an
ecologically responsible and sustainable future
for London. Additional working groups address
various issues which may include transportation,
waste, air quality, composting, pesticides, the
delivery of Trea Talk - a newspaper publication
and updates to TREA's web site.
Contact TREA for a presentation, to attend a meeting,
or become a member at - Grosvenor Lodge - London
Regional Resource Centre for Heritage and the
Environment; 1017 Western Road, London, ON N6G
1G5
For more infomation contact:
TREA's ROT-LINE: 672-5991 FAX: 645-0981
EMAIL: trea@wwdc.com
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What
Does Green Mean? Good question!
Many products and services claim to be "green",
"earth-friendly" or "environmentally appropriate."
However, a single, generally agreed upon definition
of these terms does not currently exist. As a
consumer, it is often difficult to sift the truly
"green" from the muddy brown.
For the purpose of this directory, "green" products
are those that are least destructive to the environment,
from creation to disposal. "Green" services are
provided in a way that minimizes negative impact
on the environment, and/or that helps others to
do the same.
The purpose of this directory is to encourage
you to become more informed and to help you identify
"green" products and services that suit your needs
and that are the least destructive to the environment.
Try to consider the following when contemplating
any purchase:
- What raw materials are used?
- Are they non-renewable?
- Are they from endangered areas?
- How much and what type of energy
was used during manufacturing?
- Was the manufacturing process
environmentally degrading?
- How far is the product transported
and what type of transportation is used to
get the product to the retailer?
- How is the product packaged?
- Once used, how is the product
disposed of? Is it biodegradable, and if yes,
how long does it take to bio-degrade? What
by products are left?
- Is the product reusable or recyclable?
If yes, do the facilities exist for collection,
reuse and recycling?
- Do you need this product/service?
Is a better, more earth- friendly alternative
available at a reasonable cost?
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