Earth Day is only 12 days away!

In the 70’s, there was a big push to recycle and it was the first time we heard the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” slogan

Back then, people took goods by the droves to recycle. Yet not so much was done to reduce or reuse. New inventions made us desire new things, so we would purchase new items and recycle some of the old.

In the last 20 years, there has been a shift to not only recycle but to reuse. The term “upcycling” was born and is now quite popular. People are reusing items for something other than its intended purpose. It’s a wonderful thing to see the creativity of people turning things like a discarded antique washing machine and upcycling it into a fully functional and beautiful kitchen sink.

The EPA states, ” Making a new product requires a lot of materials and energy – raw materials must be extracted from the earth, and the product must be fabricated then transported to wherever it will be sold. As a result, reduction and reuse are the most effective ways you can save natural resources, protect the environment and save money.”

To celebrate Earth Day, we thought we would share some simple ideas that might help you to reduce, reuse, or recycle.

Reusable Over Disposable: Your grandparents probably never owned more than one razor in their lifetime…they just replaced the blades.
Borrow or Rent: Don’t buy items that you don’t often use, such as party furniture, specialized tools, etc., instead of renting may be a better option.
Recycle: Many local companies will take your unwanted goods, household items, electronics, and chemicals. Some will even come pick them up for you.
Buy Used: Garage sales and Craigslist still remain popular!
Refurbish or Repair: This is especially good for vehicles or appliances.

Repairing or refurbishing your larger home appliances will usually save you thousands and help our environment. Our goal is to give you peace of mind with our service and extend the life of your household systems.

Our innovative Peace of Mind program is NOT an insurance policy or warranty plan. It is a service membership exclusively offered by A&D Mechanical Services. We become your personal maintenance team giving you the peace of mind that your systems are in tip-top shape!

For a low monthly membership, repairs and maintenance on covered units will be made. Parts needed for repair are included in the plan. If there is a total failure of your covered equipment, we will replace the unit. NO OTHER PLAN DOES THAT!

We feel this is a great way to help our environment and to save you money. We are often able to fix your furnace and give it years more life before it needs to be replaced. This helps keep it from the landfill and sustain our environment for future generations.

So this year, how will you celebrate Earth Day? Feel free to drop us a note telling us the little ways you reduce, reuse, or recycle!

Don’t hesitate to call our office to learn more about our Peace of Mind program.

We appreciate you and want you to have peace of mind!