Alien Pleas to ‘Save Planet Earth’ with New Eco-Friendly Merchandise at Disney Store
In honor of Earth Day’s 40th anniversary, Disney Store unveiled a new line of eco-friendly merchandise today. Featuring the tag line ‘Save Planet Earth’ and featuring Alien from Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 3, the new line of merchandise will be available at Disney Store locations nationwide only from April 12 though Earth Day, April 22.
The Alien-themed ‘green’ merchandise include fashionable ‘Save Planet Earth’ tote bags made from seven recycled bottles that were cleaned, smashed, melted and reused. Disney Store’s aluminum bottles can be reused over and over again, and the “Save Planet Earth” journals are made from recycled paper. A new line of T-shirts made from 100% organic cotton with the message “Love” and “Save Planet Earth” will also be available. Since the adorable three-eyed green alien from Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story serves as the mascot of these environmentally friendly products, Disney Store will also unveil an exclusive new plush alien to commemorate this special occasion.
Six Ways to Save on Your Taxes and Help the Environment, Too
JUNO BEACH, Fla.—-For the second installment of the “Earth Day Is Every Day” campaign, Florida Power & Light Company encourages customers to take advantage of energy-efficiency incentives that can save money and help the environment at the same time.
Water Saving Tips For Your Pool.
- Use a pool cover. It will reduce water loss due to normal evaporation. The cover can also reduce heating bills by preventing night heat loss and will save on chemicals too. Pool covers come in a wide range of types and costs. Consult your pool service company, builder or pool retail store. Make certain that it fits properly. The cover is the number one water and energy conservation device!
- Repair any swimming pool leaks. Even a small leak in either pool equipment or the pool’s structure represents a substantial waste. In fact, an inch-a-day leak in a 15-by-30-foot pool can waste approximately 102,000 gallons per year!
- If heated, reduce your pool and spa water temperature. Warmer water evaporates more quickly.
- Shut down unnecessary fountains and waterfalls. The effect of aeration loses a significant amount of water to evaporation.
- Manually clean your filter. You’ll do a more thorough job and use less water. The average backwash uses between 250 to 1,000 gallons of water — without completely cleaning your filter!
- Curb diving, splashing and water fights in your pool and spa. Boisterous play causes inordinate amounts of water loss due to splash-out.
- Maintain proper chemical levels and adequate circulation time. Not only will your pool water be safer and cleaner, but you’ll avoid the need to drain your pool or use excessive water to correct conditions of neglect.
- When you are filling your pool, be sure to keep an eye on your water level. Forgetting to shut off fill water can make for a costly waste of water.
- Plug the overflow line when the pool is in use and always when adding water. Keep the pool water in the pool.
- Turn off the tile-spray device on your automatic pool cleaner. Its splashing invites evaporation losses, and overspraying can send water right out of the pool! A good deal of that spray evaporates before it hits the tile.
- Reevaluate the frequency of backwashing if your pool has no separation tank. Most people backwash more frequently than necessary. This wastes water. Some pool filters do not have to be backwashed at all; they can be taken apart and cleaned, even though this process is less convenient.
