P2 starts in the home

If we each do a little, it can add up to a lot.

When purchasing cleaning supplies, buy as little as possible. Also, use nontoxic alternatives. For example, baking soda and water can be used in place of ammonia-based cleaners. Instead of using drain cleaner, mix ¼-cup baking soda with ¼-cup vinegar.
Purchase rechargeable batteries. This reduces trash and toxic metals going to landfills and incinerators. In Onondaga County, batteries can be recycled.
Buy products that contain recycled materials.
Buy products in bulk, and avoid products with over-packaging. About a third of garbage is packaging which is thrown out almost immediately.
Walk, car-pool, or bike when possible to conserve natural resources and reduce air pollution from automobiles.
Use herbs, vanilla, or baking soda as room air fresheners. Use cedar blocks or chips instead of moth balls.
Use chili pepper, paprika, or dried peppermint as repellants.
Share your newspaper with someone else and use the Sunday comics as gift wrap. Approximately 40% of garbage is paper.
If you change your own automobile oil, recycle it at a service station or auto parts store.
Find out which local companies practice pollution prevention, and patronize their business. Examples are Strathmore Products, Passano Paints, Harden Furniture, U.S. Postal Service, Carrier, Garden Way (Troy-Bilt).
Instead of buying sandwich bags and brown paper bags, buy reusable containers and bags.
Use durable, reusable bags when shopping.
Turn off lights when you leave the room to save energy and money. 25% of the energy generated in the U.S. is used for lighting.

For additional P2 information, please contact Dave Colbert, 315-435-2260.