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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1991-01-09, Page 11THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1991. PAGE 11. Your home is full of hazards to the enviroment Today, more than ever, Cana­ dians are concerned about the condition of their environment, about air pollution, the quality of their water, the crisis in garbage disposal, and the depletion of the ozone layer. While we all want tougher environmental controls from governments, we also want to know what we can do as individuals to help preserve our environment. To begin, we can practise environmen­ tal stewardship in our own homes. Remember the ’60s motto "if you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem!” Canadian households produce gallons of hazardous waste every day. Do you know that your left-over paints, furniture polish, pesticides and home cleaning pro­ ducts are part of this daily contribu­ tion to household hazardous waste? The term "hazardous” is applied to any product that is corrosive, flammable, reactive, or toxic. Many of these types of products are harmful if used or disposed of improperly. What can you do to Writer says sexual insecurity leads to violence Continued from page 5 the past, from religious groups and organizations. They feel it is better to avoid the confrontation or controversy even if it violates fundamental freedom. The human species is basically bisexual to begin with. The homosexual segment of society seems more comfortable with its sexuality than the hetorsexuals. Fear, sexual insecurity, and ignorance lead to racism, violence, and intolerable attitudes toward the gay segment of society mainly because of its non-procreative sexuality and a general fear of an individual’s own leanings in that direction. This even occurs without actually knowing if someone is gay or not. Suspicion is sometimes all that is needed. I see this happening right here in our own town. The human sexdrive is as strong as our instincts to eat, sleep and breathe. Men and women are taught to suppress and redirect this drive into other avenues. The results of which are becoming more apparent all the time in society. The question is are we going to continue teaching a Christian sex and moral education that fundamentally retards human growth, sexuality and maturity or are we going to teach a secular sexual education that will make these kids more secure, comfortable and promote growth to the maximum of human potential. Ignorance, fear, hypocracy, stereo­ typing, suppression and altering of human instincts all lead to violence, the spread of disease, teenage pregnancies, racism, lack of respect, drug and alcohol abuse, rape and murder, abuses of all kinds and a multitude of stress-related mental and physical disorders. Now, who are the real "bimbos”? Doug and Debbie Trollope Brussels. dispose of toxic substances in you home? Never dispose of products con­ taining harmful chemicals down the drain. Besides corroding the plumbing, this will release toxic fumes, damage the sewer systems and contaminate surface and groundwater. Try to find a neigh­ bour or friend who can use up excess products instead of having to throw them away. If your community has a household hazar­ dous waste collection program, bring unused products to the collection depot for proper dispos­ al. Many communities are organiz­ ing special days for collecting these wastes. Pesticides and herbicides are toxic chemicals. They are designed to kill or inhibit specific plants and animals. They are also poisonous to people, pets and wildlife. To con­ trol garden pests, try planting strong-smelling herbs such as basil, chives, garlic, sage and onions and flowers such as chry­ santhemums and marigolds with your vegetables. Handpick weeds in the garden or use a mulch around plants to prevent weed growth. Maintaining a healthy lawn will also keep weeds to a minimum. Paints, lacquers, paint thinners, wood preservatives, and turpentine are all examples of paint products and preservatives that are toxic. Use latex or water-based paints whenever possible to reduce your exposure to toxic fumes from the paint and solvents. Let used tur­ pentine or brush cleaner sit in a closed jar until paint particles settle out. The turpentine can be strained and reused. Many household cleansers are toxic nightmares. Read the label carefully before you buy a product and try to use non-toxic alterna­ tives. To keep your house fresh and clean, all you will need is white vinegar, "pure soap” (e.g. Ivory) baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), borax (sodium borate), and house­ hold ammonia. Some helpful hints - baking soda can be used as an effective, non-abrasive, non-irritating scour­ ing powder. Clean oven spills as they happen. Sprinkle salt on spills when warm and scrub. An inex­ pensive and safe window cleaner can be made at home. Mix 120 ml. vinegar to 2 L. water, spray on window and wipe with newspaper to shine the glass. Now walk out of the house and into your driveway. Household hazardous waste also includes automotive oil and antifreeze. Both of these products should never be spilled or disposed of down a street sewer drain. Antifreeze is poison­ ous to people, fish and wildlife. Many pets die after they drink from sweet tasting puddles of antifreeze on driveways. Antifreeze can be (dropped-off at a hazardous waste landfill for proper disposal. To dispose of used motor oil, check at your local gas station to see if there is a motor oil depot facility. These are only a few examples of safer alternatives to some common household products that generate hazardous wastes. Control must begin at the source. Your help is needed to keep toxic substances out of the environment. It is up to all of us to keep our environment clean and safe. Reduce your expo­ sure to toxic chemicals and reduce the amount of hazardous waste going to landfills and sewer sy­ stems by switching now! For more information on house­ hold hazardous waste disposal and recycling programs, check the blue pages of your telephone directory. Environment Canada and environ­ mental groups such as Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace and Pollu­ tion Probe can provide valuable information on alternatives to "de­ tox” your home. DAINTY FRIED RICE CAVENDISH FRENCH FRIES Assorted Varieties Frozen 1 kg Pkg. LESS THAN 1/2 PRICE With This Coupon SAVE 1.00 Off The Purchase of 1 - 475 g Box KELLOGG’S SPECIAL K Special Price With This 1.00 Coupon / 1 ** !■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■ KNECHTEL 2.49 Special Price Without Coupon 3 49 Valid Only At Knechtel Assoc. Store Coupon Expires Sat. Jan. 12. 1991 WATTS K902562 1/2 PRICE Beef. Chicken, Chinese. Long Grain & Wild 350 g SCRIMGEOUR'S FOOD MARKET BLYTH 523-4551 99' PURITAN STEWS 89‘Turkey Chicken, Frontier Dinner. Meat Ball. Beef. 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