Disney's Earth Movie
Disney is running a cool promotion for their Earth documentary. If you buy a ticket for opening weekend (April 22), they'll plant a tree in your name. They're on sale now via Disney's official Earth site,
So get your ATA Team together on Earth Day and take a trip to see this movie!
Green Expo Wilmington Delaware
Remember to keep documenting your acts of environmental self defense to help reach our national goal of 40,000 acts by september!
GO GREEN!!
XMA Headquarters Goes GREEN
XMA GO GREEN Efforts
An Interview with Mr. Mike & Mrs. McKenzie Chat:
ATAg: What is the Green Focus of XMA Headquarters?
Chats: It is our goal to have a "NO WASTE FACILITY" For example: We do not allow themed party plates, cups utensils, etc. We provide re-usable dishware and utensils for all events and parties.
ATAg: Do you provide recycling in site?
Chats: Yes we have Recycling Bins next to each trash can, although members are required to bring water bottles. Staff are not allowed to drink bottled water. We also provide a Filtered Water System for refills.
ATAg: You have one of the most "high tech" facilities in the industry what are have your efforts been to keep balance with technology?
Chats: Each of our computers were selected specifically with that in mind. We use Apple Energy Efficient Computers, Dell Energy Smart Enabled Computer Systems & Printers. All of our Lighting except theatrical lighting is energy efficient.
ATAg: I noticed your washrooms are a bit different than the average Gym or Martial arts school and are more like a high end hotel or restaurant.
Chats: We utilize Cotton Hand Towels instead of Paper Towels as well as all of our appliances are Energy Savers including a Energy Saving Washer & Dryer
ATAg: Any advice you can give school owners and instructors on having on going green?
Chats: Recycling is not the answer, try to reduce the number of items that you use and in turn reduce the amount you recycle. It is hard for people to change their habits but if the instructors are committed to their responsibility as role models than we can affect change in the community.
Location:
XMA WORLD HEADQUARTERS
NoHo Arts District
5140 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601 USA
Visit www.XMAHq.com
An Interview with Mr. Mike & Mrs. McKenzie Chat:
ATAg: What is the Green Focus of XMA Headquarters?
Chats: It is our goal to have a "NO WASTE FACILITY" For example: We do not allow themed party plates, cups utensils, etc. We provide re-usable dishware and utensils for all events and parties.
ATAg: Do you provide recycling in site?
Chats: Yes we have Recycling Bins next to each trash can, although members are required to bring water bottles. Staff are not allowed to drink bottled water. We also provide a Filtered Water System for refills.
ATAg: You have one of the most "high tech" facilities in the industry what are have your efforts been to keep balance with technology?
Chats: Each of our computers were selected specifically with that in mind. We use Apple Energy Efficient Computers, Dell Energy Smart Enabled Computer Systems & Printers. All of our Lighting except theatrical lighting is energy efficient.
ATAg: I noticed your washrooms are a bit different than the average Gym or Martial arts school and are more like a high end hotel or restaurant.
Chats: We utilize Cotton Hand Towels instead of Paper Towels as well as all of our appliances are Energy Savers including a Energy Saving Washer & Dryer
ATAg: Any advice you can give school owners and instructors on having on going green?
Chats: Recycling is not the answer, try to reduce the number of items that you use and in turn reduce the amount you recycle. It is hard for people to change their habits but if the instructors are committed to their responsibility as role models than we can affect change in the community.
Location:
XMA WORLD HEADQUARTERS
NoHo Arts District
5140 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601 USA
Visit www.XMAHq.com
ATA Green in Las Vegas
| ATA GREEN PROGRAM During ATA nationals Mr. Morgan is  unveiling the details of the ATA Green Program. As we mentioned at belt promotions our school and students will be spearheading the ATA campaign to help the environment.Here is how you can help!! We are asking each member to perform 5-10 acts of environmental self defense. These can be simple acts such as: conserving energy by unplugging unused electronics at home, checking car tire pressure regularly to ensure better gas mileage, recycling, using reusable shopping bags or picking up trash in a local park. Then document them by writing them down and attaching a picture (they can also be emailed to atamaryland@helloworld.com Our goal is to have our school perform 1,000 acts of environmental self defense within the next 6 months. 40 schools are signed up to participate in the first wave and in turn we achieve our initial goal of performing 40,000 acts! |
10 Simple Things you can do to defend the EARTH
1. Turn off lights, TV and computer when not being used.
2. Don’t let water run continuously when brushing teeth or washing dishes.
3. Reuse scrap paper for lists, notes or crafts, then recycle it.
4. Bring a shopping bag to use when shopping. Recycle used plastic bags at the supermarket.
5. Change a light bulb! Consider using compact florescent bulbs in some locations to save energy.
6. Separate and recycle; paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, aluminum cans.
7. Donate unwanted but wearable clothing to churches and homeless shelters. Use unwearable
clothing for craft projects or rags.
8. Avoid Styrofoam cups. Bring a travel mug, your coffee will stay hotter and taste better.
9. Support your local farmer; buy locally produced food when possible and save tons of energy.
10. Plan a garden. You can grow your own organic food to save energy andmoney.
2. Don’t let water run continuously when brushing teeth or washing dishes.
3. Reuse scrap paper for lists, notes or crafts, then recycle it.
4. Bring a shopping bag to use when shopping. Recycle used plastic bags at the supermarket.
5. Change a light bulb! Consider using compact florescent bulbs in some locations to save energy.
6. Separate and recycle; paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, aluminum cans.
7. Donate unwanted but wearable clothing to churches and homeless shelters. Use unwearable
clothing for craft projects or rags.
8. Avoid Styrofoam cups. Bring a travel mug, your coffee will stay hotter and taste better.
9. Support your local farmer; buy locally produced food when possible and save tons of energy.
10. Plan a garden. You can grow your own organic food to save energy andmoney.
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