tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1852159465487565262011-04-21T11:31:45.799-07:00The Bay Area Pilates Collective is committed to taking action at our studios and events to reduce our carbon footprint.dianenoreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185215946548756526.post-72023047337607772662008-12-08T00:37:00.000-08:002008-12-09T19:23:14.168-08:00after a recent bay area pilates collective meeting, i got to spend a little time with carol lemaitre at sanchez street studios. we talked about some simple steps we can all take toward sustainability in our studios.<br /><br />1. replace any old inefficient light bulbs still in the studio.<br />2. make it easier for everybody to recycle, recycle, recycle.<br />3. print less. when you have to print, use 100% post-consumer recycled paper.<br />4. wise up on water! no more plastic bottles...<br />5. adjust your thermostats (take it down 2 degrees...)<br />6. turn off equipment and lights when you leave for the day.<br />7. walk more, drive less.<br />8. buy, use and sell things -- equipment, apparel,etc.-- that reflect your green sensibility.<br />9. clean green. (carol uses 16 oz. water, 4-6 drops tea tree oil, + 6-8 drops lavendar oil. it's lovely. and effective. like carol!)<br />10. consider being a neighborhood drop point for CSA (community supported agriculture).<br /><br /><br />are you doing what you can? do you have other ideas? let us know!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/185215946548756526-7202304733760777266?l=bayareapilatescollectivegreen.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>dianenoreply@blogger.com2