GREEN ROOM - LIONS DISTRICT 24-D

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

How Safe is your Food?

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Enviironmental Blog for District 24-D

Due to our District 24-D recent election of a new District Governor, this blog will become the official Blog of District 24-D Environmental for the Lions Year 2012-2013 (as of July 1, 2012). As Environmental Chairman for the District, I would love to collect club pictures from all our clubs on this blog.

I will be doing the update from now on.

We are saving cans to raise charity funds.
We are conserving water whenever we can.
We all recycle whenever we can.
We are looking for ways to help in our community.

Plastic is everywhere in our lives. It is a huge convenience in our lives, but it also creates a major problems: how do we get rid of it. Due to advances in recycling technology, we don’t have to—we just need to be aware and committed enough to recycle properly. Recycling is really simple; all it takes is a sense of awareness about your waste.

The Container Recycling Institute report http://www.container-recycling.org/media/topics/plastic.htm

Recycling is easy once you get into the habit. Make a conscious effort to pay attention to which bins you throw your bottles and containers into and soon it will become second nature!

Monday, February 21, 2011

Environmental Photo Winner is in 24-D

District 24-D has won the 2011 MD 24 Environmental Photo Contest. It has been sent on to the next level at LCI. The Photographer is our own Lion Hauser Weiler. It is in the Weather Phenomena Category.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Lions Go Green to Protect Planet

Link to Lions Clubs International
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/index.php
Link to Lions Club International Blog
http://lionsclubsorg.wordpress.com/

LIONS ARE READY!

Four of the most implemented Lions environmental projects are:

Community clean-ups
Tree Plantings
Recycling
Education

The following entries in this blog were taken from the Lions International Brochure.
Form IAD-219 03/09
Program Develepmont
Lions Clubs International
300 W 22nd Street
Oak Brook, Il 60523-8842 USA
E-mail: programs @lionsclubs.org
Phone: 630-571-5466

LIONS ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTO CONTEST

To illustrate the beauty of nature, every Lion (from a club in good standing) can enter a photograph of his or her immediate surroundings into the club-level Lions Environmental Photo Contest. The photo categories are:

Animal life
Plant Life
Urban or natural landscape
Weather phenomenon
A special annual theme

2009-2010 Winner of Photo Contest

DEVELOP AN ENVIRONMENT PROJECT

Evaluate community needs
Partner with local organizations
Determine the best project for the community
Review Lions Green Team resources
Plan the procedures, materials needed, and a budget
Submit the plan to Lions Club, District, and/or Multiple District leaders for approval

Once approved, the project chairperson should:

Obtain municipal permits
Place event posters throughout the community
Recruit Lion volunteers (or prospective Lions)
Provide protective clothing for volunteers
Create Large Lions signs for the project
Invite the media to witness - or participate in - the Lions environment project through press releases
After the project:
Provide a certificate of appreciation for participants
Update local media on the success of the project
Thank all sponsors
Submit final report to Club, District, Multiple District and International Headquarters.

ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY ACTIONS

Automobiles:

Drive your car 10 miles less per week and save 500 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions per year
Keep car tires inflated for fuel efficiency
Air conditioning leaks are a major source of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) release into the ozone
Purchase a fuel=efficient or hybrid automobile

Home:

Adjust heat/air conditioning thermostats two degrees to save 2,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year
Insulate your home. Have and energy audit
Purchase energy-efficient appliances
When not in use, turn of electrical appliances
Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact florescent light bulbs to reduce energy consumption 60%
Install water-saving devices in showers and toilets
Wash only full loads of laundry
Wash clothes in warm or cold water. Use low phosphate laundry detergent
Use cloth baby diapers
Use cloth dishtowels and napkins instead of paper towels and napkins
Plant a vegetable garden
Purchase locally grown produce
Purchase items in bulk
Use reusable string or fabric shopping bags
Give excess paint to a friend
Pay bills online.