CHF Canada The Natural Step
Table of
contents
Sustainability –
What’s all the fuss?
How can this help
me make decisions
in my coop
?
Room-by-room tips
and resources for further
ideas and action
What about
renovations
?
What else? Resources
and links
 
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Check out!

If you switch your furnace to a high-efficiency combination boiler and hot water tank - and it runs around 93% more efficiently (need to check stats)

Did you know?

If your co-op can’t get low-flush toilets just yet, adjust the float-valves in your toilet tanks so they use less water, or even fill a 2L empty plastic pop bottle with water, put the lid on and drop it in
your cistern.

Save money

Insulate your co-op’s hot water tanks and set the thermostat to a lower temperature. Your co-op and your members will save money. Every 5.5 °C reduction saves up to 13 % on your water heating costs.

Stem the flow

A five-minute shower uses about half the amount of water a bath does, saving money and reducing the pressure on natural systems.

Keep it clean

Don’t flush expired medications down the toilet or throw them in the garbage – they will end up in streams, rivers, the ocean or landfills. Take expired medications to your pharmacy where they can be disposed of safely.

Get healthier

Many personal care products can be hazardous to your health. Make sure you know what’s in them and use care products that are safe for you and your family. You’ll also reduce the amount of chemicals you flush into natural systems. Check out: www.cosmeticdatabase.com

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