Local residents who want to prove their dedication to environmental causes now have a special incentive to do so.

This month, Peterborough Green-Up is offering prizes to those who pledge an “act of green” as part of the non-profit group’s One Thousand Acts of Green contest.

The local organization is asking the people of Peterborough to register on its website, where they can calculate their personal impact on the environment—their “carbon footprint.”

Those who register will have the opportunity to commit to a simple act, such as turning off the tap while they brush their teeth, to reduce their carbon footprint and decrease their environmental impact.

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From the Peterborough Examiner- March 5, 2010