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  • The Week of Monday, May 14

    An old toilet can use up to seven gallons of water every time you flush. New ones use 1.6 gallons or less. Single-family residents have access to FREE high-efficiency toilets through West Basin's high-efficiency toilet (HET) give-away program events throughout the year. Call SBESC at (310) 371-7222 for locations. Program subject to funding.

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The week of Monday, December 1:

Posted by Troy on Dec 01, 2008 under

If you're buying candles this year, consider those made from soy, palm, or pure beeswax instead of paraffin wax candles. Since paraffin is a petroleum product, they may contain benezene or acetone which can pollute indoor air with unhealthy fumes and soot. Naturally based candles are the green choice because they're made with renewable resources, burn cleanly, and are biodegradable.