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The Green Triangle website, www.mygreentriangle.com has been updated to include interactive features to allow individuals, businesses, and groups to create profiles to track their progress towards sustainability.
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This data will be pooled to show the combined results of the 9th District, such as how much energy has been saved by using energy efficient light bulbs, or how many gallons of water have been kept out of the sewer system through the use of rain barrels. Responses will also populate a community map of green features including rain gardens, bee hives, fruit trees, and vegetable gardens. Neighbors can use the map to make connections with others who are working on sustainability. There is also a forum to discuss green issues.
Wherever you live, be one of the first people to track your progress by going to www.mygreentriangle.com and clicking “Create a Profile & Track My Progress!” Come back often to update your progress and to see totals of the good work that the 9th District is doing to create a more sustainable future.
The Green Triangle is partnering with Eco-Cell, a local business in the 9th District, to recycle handheld electronics to benefit the Green Triangle. For each item donated, materials will be kept out of the landfill and the Green Triangle will receive funds to make our community more sustainable. You can drop off electronics for recycling at Eco-Cell, 1726 Mellwood Avenue or Red Hot Roasters at 1403 Lexington Road, where you can drop off items while getting your coffee in the drive-thru.
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Other drop off locations in the 9th District will be announced. If your business would like to serve as a drop off location, please email Katie Holmes. Acceptable items include: cell phones, cell phone accessories, digital cameras, iPods and MP3 players, handheld game systems, GPS handheld units, laptops, e-readers and portable hard drives. All cords and related items can also be recycled. Learn more.
MetroTV also produced a short video on bicycling on Louisville, view you can view on the Green Triangle Blog.
There is also a new video that shows photos of the Lexington Road Planting that took place on March 24. Watch it on the Green Triangle blog and look for the newly planted items along Lexington Road between Top Hill and Cross Hill Roads.
If you are doing spring cleaning, here are some tips for making green choices:
--Don’t use harsh chemical cleaners. Make the switch to natural cleaners. Find some ideas. Watch videos on kyGreentv about how to make your own natural cleaners.
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--When you get rid of your old cleaning products, make sure to dispose of them properly. Most chemical household cleaners are considered household hazardous waste and need to be disposed of at Louisville Metro’s Haz-Bin site at 7501 Grade Lane. Find hours the site is open and a list of all household hazardous waste.
--Improve indoor air quality by dusting often. Instead of using aerosol sprays that contain harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs), use a microfiber cloth to collect dust. Learn more and find ideas to reduce the amount of dust in your home.
--Sort through old clothes and other items that you do not use. Instead of throwing items away, donate them to a local charity. Many sites accept clothing. If you have clothing that cannot be donated, reuse these as rags. Habitat ReStore accepts furniture, appliances, and building materials in good condition. If you have metal items that cannot be donated, consider recycling them at River Metals Recycling on River Road. You will be paid by the pound for recycled materials. Watch a video on how this works.
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