Green Team: Experiments and Experiences in “Going Greener” – FPC's Green Team will host a gathering all about experiments and experiences in trying to go green. Hear from Green Team members about things they have done in their houses and what kind of results they have seen. We will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, in the Garrison Room (Smith 201). Invite your friends to join you as we explore practical ways to care for the earth God has given us.
Session, First Presbyterian's governing body, has approved the formation of a “Green Team,” an ad hoc committee of the Session that has been given a three-pronged mandate:
Q: What’s the planet-friendliest way to wash windows?
A: Here’s how to clean windows with no fierce solvents and minimal cash:
• For indoor windows, use club soda in a spray bottle. The sodium citrate softens the water and increases its cleaning effectiveness.
• Newsprint has a reputation as a window cleaner, but it’s better left in the recycling bin. Instead use two clean, lint-free rags, one for wiping and one for drying.
• For seriously dirty outdoor windows, use a squirt of liquid detergent in a bucket of warm water. Using a squeegee will help you get the window dry quickly, the key to avoiding streaks
• For outdoor windows to really shine, follow up with a rinse of water and white vinegar, about ½ cup of vinegar to a gallon of water. This is a good all-around good cleaning solution for other parts of your house, too, such as floors and tubs.
– Tip taken from Sierra Club’s Save the Planet Knowledge Cards
