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It is important to the Column Center and its founders to give back to the community and our society at large. We raise money, and collect clothing and food donations for the less fortunate and partner with other organizations in developing strategic efforts that make a difference in our local communities.

Call: 214-502-6323

Spread the word about conservation.
Any way you can - get people to think about the earth. There are almost 6 billion people on this earth, and every one of them needs to take care of it! Always look for environment-safe products and encourage others to do the same. From recycling to buying less packaging to planting trees to saving water to conserving energy, keep the environment in mind.

Recycle, recycle, recycle.
Recycle as much as you can – paper, glass, plastics, cardboard, newspapers, magazines, compostable products and more...get creative.

Reuse your plastic bags.
Plastic takes over 100 years to biodegrade! When you go shopping, reuse plastic bags from a prior trip or bring a cloth bag or backpack.

Don't buy products with lots of packaging.
The more packaging, the more cost. If you see a small product (for example, a toothbrush) wrapped in five layers of plastic with a flashy cardboard insert all in a box made of a foam-like plastic, chances are most of the price is because of the packaging. Find a similar product with less packaging. Also stay away from individually wrapped products.

Buy fresh produce from Display Bins.
Select fresh produce from display bins instead of the pre-packaged variety. The more packaging, the more price, and (more importantly) the more garbage in the landfills.

Plant a tree.
Either buy a plant or find a tree (like a maple) that produces seeds every spring, collect a few, and plant them. Start them in pots until they're at least a foot tall and then plant them. It's a great way to save the earth's oxygen!

Put a bottle in your toilet.
Fill a plastic liter bottle with water, put on the cap tightly and then put it in the back part of your toilet cistern. Since the average toilet uses 3 to 7 gallons of water per flush, the bottle will displace some water, so your toilet will use ½ - 1 gallon less each time someone uses it!

If you don't need a light on, don't use one!
If it's a bright sunny day, don't turn on a light that you don't need. If you're going to be in a room for only a minute, try to go without any electric lights at all. Most houses have enough windows that you won't need to use lights for most of the daytime. If you do have to turn on a light, turn on only as many as you need and for only the time that you need it on.

Buy organically-grown foods.
Most grocery stores now have organic sections where you can purchase all kinds of fruits, vegetables, and cereals that have had no chemical fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides. Show the stores you care by buying these things! They'll be better for you and for the earth because no chemicals are going into the soil or water.

Don’t endanger animals.
Don't buy clothes or objects made of ivory, tortoise shell, coral, or reptile skins. They come from endangered animals or plants.

Put on a sweater!
Put on a sweater instead of turning up the heat.

Leave the car at home.
The next time you need to go somewhere, think twice before you get the car out. Walk or ride your bike whenever possible.

Keep the fridge door closed.
Open the fridge when you've decided what you want to eat, not while you decide.

Warming something up?
A microwave oven uses one-third the energy of a conventional oven.

Turn the tap off when brushing/washing!
When you brush your teeth, wet the brush, then turn off the water until you need to rinse. The average bathroom tap runs at about 2 gallons of water per minute. That means every time you brush your teeth or when you wash your hands with the water running, you use about 4 gallons of water. If you brush your teeth twice and wash your hands three times per day, it adds up to 600 gallons of water per month.

Take a shower.
Choose wisely: A shower uses 3 to 5 gallons of water per minute. A full bathtub uses 36 gallons.

Water the garden at the right time.
If you water a lawn or garden, do it in the morning or evening when water won't evaporate as easily.

Inflate your tires.

Keep your car tires inflated to the proper pressure to improve fuel economy and extend the life of the tires.

Buy a light colored car.

Choose a light-colored car with tinted glass to lessen the need for air conditioning.

Turn Off Your Car Engine.
If your car is going to be idling for more than 45 seconds, it’s more fuel-efficient to turn the engine off and restart the car again when you are ready to move.

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