100+Ton+Challenge

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= We have a new name: ECO =

====This group is in the process of requesting committee status and has submitted a proposed charter. If all goes as planned, we will officially be an established committee by September. We will continue to plan events, programs, and opportunities for church members to take action toward better care of our environment. More details soon!====

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ECO has applied for CCCHUU to be selected as a solar panel "host" for a Duke Energy project. Click on the link above to find updates on the process and responses to church members' questions and comments.   = Upcoming Events: = = Sunday, September 6= Dead battery collection: Bring your household batteries to church for recycling. This includes all dry-cell batteries (no auto, boat, motorcycle, or lawnmower batteries, please). Rechargeable batteries that no longer hold a charge are ok too. We'll have a collection bin at the ECO table in the commons. Sure, you can take them to the recycling station at the landfill, but we'll save you the time and gas! Look for more recycling collections to come. To find out more about recycling all sorts of items, visit [|Orange County's recycling page.] = = = 100 Ton Challenge Results: = Ten families reported their energy savings over the one-year challenge period in 2008-09. On average, they saved 2.8 tons of CO2 and 4860 gallons of water. These savings were achieved without major changes; i.e., without installing solar panels,etc. If we extrapolate from these 10 and assume the other 30 or so families who originally signed up did as well, we would meet our goal of 100 tons of CO2. Thanks to everyone who participated, and keep up the good work!  = = Previous Events =** Other Available Resources: **= =
 * Borrow a Kill-A-Watt unit to measure the electricity used by your appliances and electronics. It's easy - just plug it in! Contact Hank Rodenburg.
 * Request a HEAT (Home Energy Action Team) team to walk through your house to identify potential energy-saving changes. We have training materials for do-it-yourself-ers, as well as names of professional contractors. Contact Cecilia Warshaw.
 * Borrow a DVD: [|Kilowatt Ours] and [|Escape from Suburbia].
 * Join groups to actively Reuse and Recycle resources, such as [|Recycles.org]. C3HUU is a member, you can join as an individual, too. Contact our IT Team for more information.