Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Earth Day 2011

This coming Friday, April 22, 2011 is Earth Day. How do you plan to celebrate? If you aren't sure, here are some ideas:
  • drink tap water instead of purchasing bottled water
  • start using 'green' cleaning products at home and at your place of work
  • take reusable bags with you when shopping
  • purchase products made with recycled materials (toilet paper, paper, paper towels, greeting cards, etc)
  • recycled as much as possible (aluminum, plastic, cardboard, paper, etc.)
Making new paper products from recycled paper results in significant energy savings and water use. For example, according to the EPA, every ton of recycled paper produced:
  • requires 7,000 fewer gallons of water to manufacture than virgin paper
  • Saves approximately 4,100 kwh or energy over virgin paper production
  • Results in 74% less air pollution and 35% less water pollution
  • Keeps almost 60 pounds of air pollutants out of the atmosphere vs. virgin resources

Monday, April 18, 2011

Local Food Strategies for Jobs & Health event

A representative from Lott Industries attended 'Local Food Strategies for Jobs & Health' event on Friday, April 15th. What a great event!  So much useful information as to how we could use urban agriculture to create jobs and grow delicious fruits, vegetables and herbs. We are eager to follow up with many of the presenters regarding how to get started! 

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

True Rewards Dog Treats

True Rewards Dog Treats are handmade at Lott Industries with the health of your dog in mind. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Assistance Dogs of America, a non-profit which trains and place therapy and services dogs with individuals with disabilities. True Rewards are available at the following locations:
  • Anderson's General Stores - Toledo Area & Columbus
  • Lucky Farmer - Perrysburg
  • Heartwood Doggie Daycare - Whitehouse
  • Shared Lives Studio Gallery - Toledo
  • Assistance Dogs of America Training Facility - Swanton
  • Perrysburg Animal Care - Perrysbug
  • Lott Industries - Hill Avenue
Reward Your Pet, Reward a Good Cause!