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Mailing:
- Mailbox Express : (434) 963-2679 Newly opened shop, owner Ken Hammond (next to Giant superstore on Pantops). Nice selection of recycled paper cards and they recycle EVERYTHING: annoying foam peanuts, bubble wrap and even that bulky foam in which electronics usually come packaged.
- Pack N' Mail , (434) 971-5911, 536 Pantops Center
Mattresses:
- Savvy Sleeper : (434) 817-4044, 4414 Ivy Commons , Charlottesville . Michael Penny's company Savvy Rest manufactures organic mattresses and pillows , as well as sells adjustable bases, and hardwood platform beds by The BedWorks of Maine. These chemical free and hypoallergenic mattress just may lend you (and the planet) a better night's rest! See www.savvyrest.com
Nurseries:
See Gardening
Office Supplies:
American offices throw away enough paper each year to build a wall twelve feet high stretching from Los Angeles to New York City ! There is no reason that office paper, newspaper, magazines cannot be recycled. An astonishing 90% of paper in America still comes from virgin paper! Making newspaper from recycled paper uses 40% of the energy it takes to use new, virgin paper.
- Staples :(434) 977-5506 I recently talked to the manager who said that Staples is making more of a concerted effort to sell recyclable supplies than any of their competitors. I can vouch for that. (Their competitor (eh hem O.D.) recently began selling only their own brand with at most 30% post-consumer recycled content). Staples sells copy paper and notepads containing 100% post-consumer content! Their website also has many great ideas on how to "go green" at your office. www.staples.com
- www.thegreenoffice.com If you want your office to go green, this is a good place to start. I love it because you can search products according to greenness.
- Also try www.conservatree.org
Other:
Pest Control :
- Holistic Pest Solutions : (434) 842-1700 or 245-2258, free inspection and estimates. Less chemistry and safest pest technology available, see www.holisticpestsolutions.com
- Blue Ridge Pest Control (434) 284-2093, offers an organic termite program.
Pharmacy :
Who needs the long-lines and the less-than-friendly service at the major pharmacies in town when you can get personalized, friendly service at a locally-owned pharmacy. They will also save you an extra trip by delivering it right to your door!
- Meadowbrook Pharmacy : (434) 296-4135, 2037 Barracks Rd,M-F 8:30-6 Sat 9-2, locally-owned pharmacy with phenomenal service and for a small fee, they will deliver in the city and parts of the county. They also have a great collection of gifts, odd socks, chocolates, and stuffed animals!
- Timberlake Pharmacy : (434) 295-9155, 322 Main St.M-F 8:30-6, Sat 9-5, Located on the downtown mall since 1890. How's that for old school? Free delivery within the city limits and even a bit beyond. Just ask using your nice words and they'll see if they can accommodate.
Rainwater Harvesting
- Rainwater Management Solutions see www.rainwatermanagement.com
- Rain Barrells for sale Fifty gallon food grade rain barrels are selling for $80. They can be used for gardening, washing up, cooling down, showering, and alleviating storm drain runoff.
Contact Brian at brianbuckley4@yahoo.com or during the day at 434.296.3963.
Charlottesville city offers curbside recycling, www.avenue.org/rswa/
- Albemarle County residents: hotline (434) 906-0763 effective July of 2004 Albemarle County scaled down their curbside recycling program to only newspapers, magazines and catalogues, citing financial reasons. However, the City and County are looking to revamp the entire waste management system to include more reusing! Check the Betty Blog for up-to-date info.
- Coiner's Scrap Metal: (434) 980-3011, 100 Meade Ave. The recycling here can be hit or miss, but I recently recycled a defunct microwave there. Word on the street: It's best to call ahead or ask when you get there.
- Evergreen Recycling : (434) 989-0681, owner Mike Kruse has been offering full-service recycling pick-up for five years now. He handles cardboard, magazines/newspapers, office paper, bottles (both glass and plastic) and aluminum cans for a good price.
- Ivy Materials Utilization Center located on Rt 637 ( Dick Woods Road ), 3 miles south of the I-64 (Ivy) Exit, operates a household hazardous waste collection. Antifreeze, motor oil, household batteries (oil based), and latex-based paints.
- McIntire Road Recycling Center, located on McIntire Road just north of the Albemarle County Office Building. Center users are strongly encouraged to source separate recyclables at the home/office, that way off-loading at McIntire is much easier! In separate containers, McIntire accepts four categories of paper, three categories of glass bottles and jars, and one type each of metal food/beverage cans and plastic. The center operates at the following times: from 7:30 A.M. to 5:20 P.M. Monday through Friday; Saturday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:20 P.M.; and Sunday from 12:30 P.M. to 5:20 P.M. Monday through Friday - 7:30 a.m. to 5:20 p.m. see www.avenue.org/rswa
- Paper Sort Facility located on the grounds of Coiners' Scrap Iron and Metal, Inc., recycling newspaper, magazines, catalogs and mixed paper can be used by non-profit groups , commercial enterprises with valid business licenses and local government: the City of Charlottesville , County of Albemarle , and the Town of Scottsville
- Sam's Club parking lot for you northside residents
- UVA Recycling : (434) 982-5050 The recycling park is located across from Slaughter Recreational Facility. They accept aluminum, tin/steel cans, plastics 1-7 (the ONLY place in the ‘ville that accepts #7, the bad plastic!), cardboard and mixed paper (no sorting – it all goes in one bin). Unbelievably they don't require sorting of all items, co-mingling is accepted (after all it is a college campus)
Restaurant Supplies:
- Charlottesville Restaurant Supply (434) 984-3663, Tues-Fri 10-6, Sat 12-5. Dave Netherton, local restaurant supplier, just began carrying a line of 100% biodegradable, 100% compostable carry-out cups, containers, utensils and more available to the public as well as to local restaurants. Perfect for your green get-together!
Restoration :
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Seafood:
It wasn't until I visited the New England Aquarium and saw a lobster that was over 3 feet long (the size they used to be), that it finally sank in for me -- it's yummy and healthy, but it's important we take care of our ocean life.
Seafood is sold at all major supermarkets, and most of us buy it without thinking about where it comes from and how it is caught. The fact is if we continue to fish in massive quantities, not only will their not be fish left, but the fishing industry could change the very eco-system of our oceans. Farm raised or fresh? How does the consumer keep up with which are the overfished friends?
The Monterey Bay Aquarium's pocket buying guide takes all the guess work out of the equation, allowing you to make smart decisions on which fish to buy. They do extensive research on aquatic environments, fish practices, and more, then update the guides every year. Order yours for FREE at www.seafoodwatch.org or contact Betty and she'll send you one. Don't shop without it!
Shoe Repair :
No better way to save your Earthly sole than by getting those old shoes repaired!
- Ace Shoe Repair : 230 Zan Rd. (next to Giant) (434) 973-9011
- Bob Han's Shoe Repair : (located in the center below K-Mart). I thought my Austrian Edelweiss-laden shoes (the kind Heidi wore) were headed for the donation pile until the careful cleaners at Han's managed to erase the tea spill so they are good as new.
Shoes:
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Ragged Mountain Running Shop, (434) 293-3367, 3 Elliewood Ave. It goes without saying that the Lorenzonis believe in giving back to their community. Take your old running shoes in, they will donate them, and give you a 10% discount on new ones.
Shopping:
Solar Heating :
- Altenergy Incorporated:(434)882-0908, Paul Risberg, owner. This company sells solar thermal (h20) and photovoltaic (electricity). "Practicality forces us to design systems that ensure hot water at the tap when you turn it on. Altenergy Incorporated knows how to use the very best and efficient technologies to build a reliable hot water plant for your home. A system that will pay for itself and provide your family with clean, renewable energy." see
www.altenergyincorporated.com
- Solar Services, Inc, contact Roger Voisinet, MSc,
(434) 981-1076 or tollfree to the main office: 1-800-651-0083, see www.solarservices.com and www.cvillesolar.com
Sports Equipment:
- Play It Again Sports: (434) 973-2638, Rio Hill Shopping Center, Mon-Sat 10-8pm, Sun 12-5. Troy Crews has owned this sports equipment store for 15 yrs. They carry 20% used items and 80% new (they are seeking to expand that to 30/70). They consign, trade or give cash for gently used or new sports equipment.
Thrift Shops:
- Focus Flea: (434) 293-5458 Thurs 10am-5pm, Sat 10-6. The Flea generates funds to support the services of FOCUS Women's Resource Center by recycling clothing and other household goods and "treasures" and selling them at bargain prices. Located in the Kmart Shopping Center on Hydraulic.
- Goodwill Industries : (434) 295-3967, Pantops, M-F 8am-9pm, Sat 12-6pm. Rt 29 location (434) 872-0171.
- Green Olive Tree Thrift (434) 823-4523, Crozet main street
- School House Thrift (434) 973-2271, 1147 E Rio Rd, T-F 10-4, Sat 10-1pm. Kid's clothing here and toys, too.
- Salvation Army: (434) 973-1398, 1820 Airport Rd. and (434) 979-5230, 604 Cherry Ave. Hours M-F 9-6:30, Sat 9-6.
- Twice is Nice: (434) 293-8319, 923 Preston Ave. Tues-Sat 10-4:30. Sells and buys men's, women's and children's clothes, shoes, belts and purses. Shirley Ehrhardt has been working here for years and hand-picks the clothes. And they recycle everything (the price tickets are made from shoe boxes!), all proceeds go to the Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA).
Transportation :
- Amtrack: Station (434) 296-4559, 810 W. Main St, reservations: 1-800-872-7245
- Biodiesel supplier, call Woodfin at 1-800-430-FUEL, 1156 River Rd.
- Charlottesville Transit Service (City Bus) (434) 296-7433, take advantage of expanded service and low fares.
- Community Bike Shop: (434) 882-1516, just off West Main St, behind the Hampton Inn. Fri and Sat 2-5pm. You may find a recycled bike here or repair your own.
- Go Green Hybrid Taxi Service(434) 760-1644, Dwight Ledford, owner. This new taxi service is a great way to promote awareness for the environment and get to your destination (including Richmond and Dulles airport). Just call ahead for a reservation. Email at info@gogreentransportva.com, website: www.gogreentransportva.com
- Greyhound Bus (434) 295-5131, fares/reservations: 1-800-231-2222, 310 Main St. W
- The Happy Rickshaw make reservations at www.happyrickshaw.com. Happy Rickshaw offers bicycle pedicab service to the downtown Charlottesville and University communities. Operating a fleet of four bicycle taxis, Happy Rickshaw provides pedal-powered transportation within the heart of Charlottesville. "Traveling through town at a more human pace, Happy Rickshaw is the green alternative for people who care as much about the ride as the destination."
- Rideshare, call (434) 295-6165 or toll free 1-888-974-5500 or email rideshare@tjpdc.org. Check out their great website rideshareinfo.org. They offer van pools, car pools, even school pools and a handy-dandy commuting calculator to see how much you are currently spending on commuting. Also, if you are a ride share participant at least twice a week (this includes biking and walking to work), you can join "guaranteed ride home" and if something unexpected happens and you need a ride home quickly, they will help provide you with one!
- Starlight Express (434) 295-0782 is a NYC Shuttle, roundtrip for $149.00. It's better than burning fossil fuels and fighting traffic all by your lonely!
- University Transit Service (UVA Bus) (434) 924-7711, Free Trolley
Trash :
- Time : (recycles newspapers only)
- Dixon : 978-2111 (recycles newspapers/magazines only)
- Allied Waste (used to be BFI) 295-4177 (recycles newspapers/magazines in certain areas)
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