Living Sustainably
The following products are available to Langley Township residents at a subsidized cost:
Rain barrels
Rain Barrels are available through the Township Hall. Call (604) 532-7300 or go to the Operations centre at 4700-224 Street. The Township is offering “Watersaver” rain barrels. This high-quality product holds 230 litres and can reduce the summer demand on your water system while providing you with non-chlorinated water for your plants at atmospheric temperature. The rain barrels are $35.00 including taxes; purchasers must bring proof of Township residency. This rain barrel is designed to work with the Garden Watersaver Diverter. The Diverter is available at Curtis Lumber On Fraser Hwy, entrance off 48th for $17.99 (2007).
Compost bins
The Earth Machine is available for purchase through the Township Hall. Call (604) 532-7300 or go to the Operations centre at 4700-224 Street. Cost is $35 including taxes; cash or cheque. Must bring proof of Township residency.
Worm Bin Kits
Worm Bin Kits include a bin, bedding, worms and instructions. The kits are available for purchase through Langley Environmental Partners Society. Call (604) 532-3514 or email [email protected]. Cost is $30 including taxes; cash or cheque. Mandatory workshop required. Must bring proof of Township residency.
Green Lawn sign
The Yorkson Watershed Stewardship Committee developed the Green Lawn and Garden sign project to bring individuals new pride in their lawns and gardens because they choose to garden without compromising the health of their community or the environment.
If you are proud that your garden is maintained without harmful pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers and would like to display a FREE “Green Lawn and Garden” sign in your garden please contact Sarah at [email protected].
Natural Yard Care
Natural yard care (or “ecoscaping”) is about working with nature to create a yard that is attractive and easy to maintain with a minimum of resources. Consider transforming a high-maintenance lawn into an inviting, drought-tolerant landscape that will become an inspiration for the neighbourhood and an important part of its biodiversity.
Visit this Metro Vancouver site for innovative tips:
http://www.gvrd.bc.ca/recycling-and-garbage/pdfs/NaturalYardCareBooklet.pdf
