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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, November 1

Posted by Kathie on Oct 31, 2010 under

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and now Rethink - Before you make your next purchase, ask these questions:    Is the product made from renewable, recycled or post-consumer materials?   Does the manufacturer practice sound sustainable manufacturing?  After the product’s useful life can it be recycled, composted, re-used or donated?  Is the packaging recyclable or biodegradable?  Is there a low carbon and energy use from transporting the product?