THINKINGGREEN
Whatcomesaround,goesaround
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ODAY, EVERYONE is thinking pooltocooloffbeforeturninguptheair mostcountiesarethebestplaceforataste
green, and that’s a good thing, a conditioner. ofthegreatoutdoors,butwithmanyofthe
really good thing, since it helps Refill travel containers. Security mea- amenitiesthatmakeforafunvacation.
ensurethatthereasonpeoplevacationin sures and space requirements necessitate AlwaysRecycle.InNewJersey,recycling
Southern New Jersey – the fresh air, the compactcontainersforyourtoiletriesbut, ismandatory.Tomakeitabiteasier–in
sparkling ocean, the clean lakes and the if that is the case, refill the containers at case it’s a little different from where you
sandy beaches – will always be here for homepriortotravel. live—the Cape May County Utilities
everyonetoenjoy. Make eco-friendly travel child’s play. Authority(CMCMUA)hasalistinEnglish
Now,it’seasierthanevertotravelgreenon Stage a scavenger hunt with the kids. and French for visitors and a separate
anybudgetwhetheryouarestayinginahotel Where are the recycling bins? Are there recycling list just for campers that details
orvisitingrelativesonafamilyvacation.So, reusable coffee mugs in the room rather what must be recycled. For specific
beforeyouhittheroad,checkoutthesesim- than paper cups? Does the hotel use information call the CMCMUA at 609-
plewaystohelpmakeyournexttripgreener: energy-efficientlightbulbs? 465-9026; the Cumberland County Utili-
Greenyourride.Ridetherailsandbus Sleep under the stars to see firsthand tiesAuthority(CCUA)at856-455-7120or
routes.It’sagreatwaytomeetpeople,save whyyouwanttoprotecttheenvironment. the Atlantic County Utilities Authority
gas and cut pollution. Also, think about NewJersey’scampgroundsinthesouthern- (ACUA)at609-272-6950. a73
renting a hybrid or smaller economy car
insteadoftakingthebigfamilycar.
Paperless travel. No matter how you
GREEN EXCURSIONS
THE ATLANTIC COUNTY UTILITIES AUTHORITY (ACUA) conductsGreenToursforvisitorswhodon’twant
travel,thereispotentialforlotsofpaper–
to take a vacation from learning new ways to take care of the planet. Participants tour the most visible
tickets,boardingpassesordirections.Avoid energyprojectinNorthAmerica,theJersey-AtlanticWindFarmandSolarProject,awindfarmoffivewind-
all this paper by entering important
millsthatstand262feethighwiththreerotorsthatmeasure118feet.
addressesinaportableGPSdevice.Bring
THE HANEMAN ENVIRONMENTAL PARK in Egg Harbor Township features a recycling center where a
yourlaptopandsende-notesorpostcards
landfill gas to electric project is taking shape. The state-of-the art facility also offers a community garden,
picnic and playground facilities. Call Michele Bellinger, ACUA Public Education Assistant, at (609) 272-
insteadofmailingthepaperones.
6937ortheACUA’sgeneralnumberat(609)272-6950fortourinformation.
Use your towels and sheets more than THE ANNUAL ECO-FAIR AT WHEATON ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER in Millville, Cumberland County,
once. Hang up your towels and leave a
where the focus on living green is fun for the whole family. Visitors can learn about greening their own
notetohotelstaffthatitisunnecessaryto
lives at spotlight presentations by leading businesses and organizations with green living ideas for homes
changethesheetseveryday.
andgardensbyMikeMcGrathofWHYY’sYouBetYourGarden.Theeventincludesinformation,resources,
products,andrealsolutionstolivebetterwithlessenvironmentalimpact.ContactWheatonArtsandCul-
Monitorthethermostat.Ifitgetstoohot
turalCenterat800-998-4552orwheatonarts.orgformoreinformation.
inthesummerseasonconsideradipinthe
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