vee OA ne ea ONG PA PEBER TAS AOU RN ET NSE ia t ‘3 : COMPETE Remimeterreereecracttees rs see EVERY YEAR, the average North Shore resident contributes between - one half and two thirds of a tonne of throw-away household waste to the mountains of garbage that are choking landfill sites in the region. 4s much as half of this garbage could-be recycled through a com- prehensive program that promotes Tecycling, recovery, ve-use and reduction (the four] R’s of effective waste. management), according to the Bravo’ Canada! exhibit in the Rollerland Building at this year’s Pacific National Exhibition. ’ Just how much individuals ev- erywhere can help in the fight against environmental pollution is gtaphically demonstrated in the Bravo Canada! exhibit. It uses artifacts, live demonstra- tions and intezactive games to ad- dress seven major environmental “jssues. —— waste, forestry, water, the atmosphere, wildlife habitat protection, acid rain and soil — i meaningful individual terras. The .emtertaining, informative exhibit provides useful tips on ways to reduce waste and stresses _ the role that every individual must play in protecting the environment. Half. of -alf. garbage is .throw- away packaging. In addition, every Canadian throws out 216:kg of paper each year; and much of that could be recycled.. Used computer paper: fetches $150 a tonne; a pop bottle can be refilled up to 20 times; newspapers can be recycled. into roofing tiles, kitty litter and insulation (the average household throws out almost enough news- peper each year to: insulate one house); and some recycled tin from old cans ends up in the loonie $1 coins, To make recycled paper takes only haif of the energy needed to make new paper; to make recycled. aluminum. products takes only five per cent of the energy needed for new auminum. The Bravo Canada! exhibit, assembled with the help of gov- ernment departments, en- vironmental groups, . . activists, universities and businesses, con- tains ideas for recycling, reducing and re-using maierials that might otherwise be junked. It: shows how .. simple home recipes can substitute for hazardous household products.. Visitors also may roll up their sleeves and test their skills and speed at separating heaps ¢ of junk cans and bottles. Visitors also may: experience alternative energy iy pedaltin gz a bicycle to generate LIFESTYLES Recycling explained at PNE ® match environmental wits with a video game “‘alien” who wants to pave Canada as a parking lot for « LunerBurger franchise @ see the UBC car that gets 1,200 miles per gallon : * check the computer data base - for a list of local environmental groups that may be able to provide more detailed information of in- terest and © enter an environmental quiz for a chance to win a wilderness canoe. Major issues facing the B.C. forest industry are also examined in the exhibit. The application of science and new technology by B.C. firms and agencies to the task of replanting harvested lands is + ALL - CLEAR, : Pest Control 643-8812 GOVERNMENT CERTIFIED @ AND INSURED APPLICATORS TREATING FOR ALL HOUSEHOLD PESTS 25% OFF WITH THIS COUPON FOR RESIDENTIAL USE (Bus. & Apt. pricing available.) F-A-S-T COLLISION REPAIRS CALL THE PROFESSIONALS AT ‘JAYCORMOTIVE™ 1959 LTD. FREE RENTAL COURTESY CARS 1.C.B.C. VENDOR FOR ALL MAKES TRE HORTH VAN QUALITY WORKMANSHIP ~ TRUSTWORTHY SERVICE 174 PEMBERTON AVE. Gonsuttarion _ OR APPOINTMENTS For complete professional hair services and haircare town, come to Toppy’s! ' Nonsdale Lyrn Valley Marine Drive F NORTH SHORE'S. 50" AND MORE OFF SIMMONS BEAUTYREST We will meet any advertised price. featured in the display. Exhibit highlights include the growing of super-trees in a Langley genetics laboratory; Parallam beams of wood strands, bonded under pressure, that are stronger by weight than steel; a scientist’s discovery of a non-toxic wood preservative; Cariboo horse-logg- ing that allows selective, sus- tainable harvesting; and the cen- turies of sustainable forest use practiced: by west coast natives who cut bark end planks from trees that are still thriving 300 years later. Bravo Canada — The Environ- ment is open throughout the Pacific National Exhibition until Sept. 4. WE WILL | SELL YOUR OLD BED + FREE DELIVERY nee Bo a, LIGHTS ON! © The light that welcomes you home ® The light that provides worry-free securily QUILFIN PHOTOCELL AUTOMATICALLY TURNS YOUR LIGHT ON AT DUSK AND OFF AT DAWN. | “HALOGEN” | TRACK SETS FINISH ‘ Ei » ONE YEAR WARRANTY M ONFINISH & GLASS * MADE IN NORTH eee A PHILIPS 60W BULB oa ai or: -985-7455 ADDITIONAL 15% OFF NEWLY DISCONTINUED STYLES TRIBAND WALL SCONCES | aiabie $2900 products at the most competitive prices in The Works $14.50 Cut only 8.95 Kids ‘n Seniors 6.95 984-8453 986-0772 985-7311 47 - Wednesday, August 30, 1989 ~ North Shore News ‘ARGEST BED-SHOPS ) HARSIELMTED tO Ni