Purdue University scientists have developed a paint so white it reflects 98% of the solar radiation--and that means cooler buildings in summer and less need to run the air conditioner.
The new paint also won a spot in the latest Guinness Book of World Records!
Professor Xiulin Ruan and his graduate students have created a white paint that may save energy.
Quick Energy Saving Tips:
Try Dryer Balls
Trying dryer balls can help you save in two ways: your clothes may dry faster as the wool absorbs moisture and helps keep laundry from clumping. With a drop or two of natural fragrance oil, they also eliminate the need for dryer sheets.
Dryer sheets add chemical fragrance via plastics which stick to your lint filter and your clothes. It causes lint build-up and makes it harder for stains to be washed out of clothes! Those fragrances may also upset pollinators when they waft outside through the vent. So skip the dryer sheets!
Did you know... sugar-beet juice is being used to to reduce the amount of road salt used by 70%? Beet juice lowers the freezing point of water which makes road salt more effective. Using less road salt reduces pollution in groundwater and minimizes damage to our eco-systems.
This newsletter was created by SCARCE and funded by the DuPage County Board, Daniel Cronin, Chairman, the DuPage County Environmental Committee, Sheila Rutledge, Chair, and the DuPage County Stormwater Committee, James Zay, Chair.
SCARCE Team
Kay McKeen, founder & director
Jan Breyne, Rachel Carlson, Jasmine Flores, Heather Goudreau, Bev Jaszczurowski,
Erin Kennedy, Jean Kent, Rose Naseef, Carina Ruscitti & Julie Wachowski
Environmental education programs are operated by SCARCE
(School & Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education)