TOXICS INFORMATION PROJECT (TIP)

P.O. Box 40441, Providence, RI 02940

Tel. 401-351-9193, E-Mail: TIP@toxicsinfo.org

Website:  www.toxicsinfo.org

(Lighting the Way to Less Toxic Living)

 

LESS TOXIC LANDSCAPING CAMPAIGN & CONTEST

 

HELP WANTED!

 

We need the assistance of folks who support our goals of reducing the use of lawn chemicals in Rhode Island and encouraging healthy lawn care and use of creative landscaping alternatives.  Check out the list below for possible ways you can help!

 

1.      GARDENERS.  People with some knowledge of healthy alternatives to use of chemicals are needed, especially for our LTL Gardening Fair, Saturday, May 1 at the Rochambeau Library in Providence.  Also very helpful if able to talk to people at our booth during events.  You don’t have to be an “expert”, just have some good, healthy gardening tips!

 

2.      SPREAD THE WORD.  Disseminate “How” & “Why” informational materials and publicity handouts.  Include information about the Campaign, events and the Contest in E-Mails, mailings, at tables, post notices, tell friends and family. 

 

3.      ENDORSEMENT.  Encourage people to sign the pledge showing their support for the basic goals of less lawn chemicals and more healthy alternatives.  Get signatures on the support form and send it back to TIP.  Encourage any group, organization or club to which you belong to endorse the campaign.  Support LTL resolutions in the state legislature, city and town councils.

 

4.      CONTEST.  Assist with planning and organizing the LTL Contest.  Be a judge or help us find one.  Encourage participation by individuals, schools, groups.  Enter the Contest yourself.  Find retailers to give prizes or advertise in the Awards Dinner program.

 

5.      RESOURCES.  Submit suggestions for entries in the Less Toxic Landscaping Resource Guide – preparation ongoing.  Any person, business, group or organization that can provide information to help people carry out LTL goals should be included.