1. One of the biggest, yet simplest things you can do is to snip your six-pack rings! Six-pack rings should be cut apart before putting them into the garbage (even if you don't live near the ocean). This is because they may be dumped into waterways with other garbage, or swept into the ocean by wind from landfills. Once underwater, these rings are invisible, and many animals can't avoid them until it's too late. You can protect marine inhabitants (including some that are endangered or threatened) by taking an action that requires less than 30 seconds of your time. If you find any on the beach or in the water, pick them up and snip them before disposing of them properly. Sea Turtle with half-swallowed plastic bag Turtles eat jelly fish and often mistake plastic bags for them
2.Avoid taking disposable plastics on your boat or to the beach ESPECIALLY plastic bags. Plastic bags in the water resemble jellyfish - the preferred diet of many marine animals. Needless to say, the ingestion of plastic bags often results in death. According to "50 Simple Things you can do to Save the Earth", "A U.S. Fish and Wildlife survey of albatross babies found 90% with plastic in their digestive systems." Balloons are devastating to marine animals if ingested. It has been shown theat even balloons released in the midwest will, in a matter of days, find their way to the ocean. Don't let go of your balloons and speak up if you know of a plan for a balloon release!
3. Do NOT throw cigarette butts in the water. Marine birds or fish may eat them and they do NOT break down.
4. Pick up any litter that you may find in the water or along the shoreline and then dispose of it properly.
5.Volunteer for local beach cleanups.
6.Dispose of toxic materials such as waste oil, weed killers or paint strippers in the proper way.Please do not simply dump materials of this type down your drains.Using non toxic alternatives is also an excellent choice.
If you own a boat:
7. Keep a trash can on board (and use it).
8.DO NOT put left over fishing line in the water.
9.Never discharge wastes (especially from the toilet) into the water.
10.Have the boat motor serviced so that gas or oil do not leak into water.
UNION DPW GOES GREEN
Responding to the growing need for environmental stewardship and calls from the Township’s community for the implementation of sustainable practices, The Township of Union Department of Public Works has adopted this Green Purchasing Policy. The following policy outlines the purchasing component of Township of Union’s Department of Public Works plan to “green” its products and services.
1.0 Directive:
Hence forth, the Department of Public Works will give preference to environmentally superior products, where quality, function and cost are equal or superior. Products and packaging materials will contain a prescribed minimum post-consumer recycled content and will be minimized and/or substituted With more environmentally appropriate alternatives whenever possible. All products will be chosen based on efficient use of energy, natural resources, and potential for safe, non-hazardous disposal.
2.0 Notification:
The department will inform all suppliers / vendors of products and services about the policy and will work with them to meet its criteria. Where practical and cost effective, products will be ordered in appropriate quantities to avoid having to dispose of obsolete products.
3.0 Whenever practicable
“Whenever practicable,” products should be purchased which meet the criteria specified in the EPA’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) database which is available on the EPA website (www.epa.gov).
Anthony Terrezza********Brenda Restivo
Mayor**********Commissioner
1.0 Directive:
Hence forth, the Department of Public Works will give preference to environmentally superior products, where quality, function and cost are equal or superior. Products and packaging materials will contain a prescribed minimum post-consumer recycled content and will be minimized and/or substituted With more environmentally appropriate alternatives whenever possible. All products will be chosen based on efficient use of energy, natural resources, and potential for safe, non-hazardous disposal.
2.0 Notification:
The department will inform all suppliers / vendors of products and services about the policy and will work with them to meet its criteria. Where practical and cost effective, products will be ordered in appropriate quantities to avoid having to dispose of obsolete products.
3.0 Whenever practicable
“Whenever practicable,” products should be purchased which meet the criteria specified in the EPA’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) database which is available on the EPA website (www.epa.gov).
Anthony Terrezza********Brenda Restivo
Mayor**********Commissioner
INFORMATION
Anti-Idling Vehicle Education
The Township of Union recently notified all of the businesses about vehicle idling law that may require you to make a few changes in your habits. If you and enough other drivers reduce unnecessary vehicle idling, the result could be cleaner air for everyone.
The Township of Union recently notified all of the businesses about vehicle idling law that may require you to make a few changes in your habits. If you and enough other drivers reduce unnecessary vehicle idling, the result could be cleaner air for everyone.
EVENT
THURSDAY GREEN CONCERTS
Thursday May 28th Beginning at 6:30 P.M. Thru 8:30 P.M. at Columbus Park, Union N.J. This event will commence the Green Fair Weekend with local Band playing in the park ,
Thursday May 28th Beginning at 6:30 P.M. Thru 8:30 P.M. at Columbus Park, Union N.J. This event will commence the Green Fair Weekend with local Band playing in the park ,
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