Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice 202 Harvard SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-268-9557   Updated: 27 September 2009 Newsletter October 2009
October 2009 Newsletter Contents P&J is on a Low-Carbon Diet Membership Application	P&J is on a Low-Carbon Diet - Check out how much we are losing each year.   1. Wrapped water heater and turned down temperature of water heater      325 lbs.   2. Energy-efficient windows on west side of building 800 lbs.   3. Insulated three-fourths of ceiling 1200 lbs.   4. Installed energy-efficient furnace 2400 lbs.   5. Bi annual maintenance of furnace and cooling system 300 lbs.   6. Recycle paper, plastic and glass 1300 lbs.   7. Programmable thermostat for heating and cooling 1120 lbs.   8. Compact fluorescent bulbs 300 lbs.   9. Plexiglas storm windows and entrance 800 lbs. 10. Solar system 200 lbs. Total of CO2 loss/year 8745 lbs. From the Low-Carbon Diet, a 30-Day Program to Lose 5000 Pounds, by David Gershon. In addition, the Peace Center: 1. Has low-flow toilets. 2. Took up part of the sidewalk on the west and northeast side of building and planted trees, thereby reducing the ambient temperatures. 3. Uses full-spectrum fluorescent lights. 4. Installed five solar tubes. 5. Installed a 550-gallon water catchment system. If you would like to participate in a series of house-gatherings where participants share information, implement energy-saving measures between meetings, and then engage other friends and neighbors' participation, call Suzanne at 255-4074.
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