Week: The 3 R’s

Nid you know that the average Canadian generated 4 se to 500 kilograms of garbage every year. The best way to lessen that amount is to REDUCE our

away items that possibly could be repaired and buy products that are durable and lasting. Try to avoid disposable or over packaged products and don’t buy nore than youneed. Always try to RE-USE products much as possible before throwing them away. By CYCLING items, we are conserving forestry and jetal resources and reducing pollution by ordinary arbage disposal methods. Just think, one family’s early supply of newspapers can be recycled into early enough insulation for one house. Remember, Our environment is merely borrowed from future generations. We do not have the right to pollute the planet so start making the 3 R’s reduce, re-use and

t es part of your daily lives.

‘ t Stu judent Union Green Committee

Ne xt meeting Friday, March 13, 12:30 at the Barn. Everyone welcome.

UPEI BLOOD DONOR CLINICS RE- QUIRE 225 FIRST-TIMEAND REPEAT DONORS

R e f Cross Blood Clinics Scheduled Tuesday, March 17 from 9:00-11;00 a.m, and 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Where and when can I donate blood ?

JP »E1’s Old Alumni Gym is the site of our upcoming Le( id Cross Blood Donor Clinics, This clinic will be JPE1’s first doubleheader featuring two sessions

ro ’m (;00-11;00 a.m, and from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Regis- fation will open at 8:45 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. respec-

ively,

rn r‘*Giftof Life’’ Can Make a Difference:

“or sumption of products. Think twice before throwing

~ Inonlya few minutes you can complete a blood

donation-but that could mean a lifetime for someone

_ who may be acancer patient, an accident victim, or someone facing major surgery.

When you arrive at the clinic you will be registered and asked fora brief medical history. Your blood type will be identified and skilled professional nursing staff will guide you through the donation process (about 10 minutes).

The entre procedure from registration to enjoying coffee and cookies afterwards takes about | hour. How Safe is Giving Blood?

In donating blood you can take absolutely no risk of contracting AIDS or any other disease. All materials used for collecting blood ate sterile, used only once and discarded. The usual blood donation is about half a litre (one pint). Your body soon replaces the small amount of blood you donate.

What is Required for Me to Donate Blood?

To donate the ‘‘gift of life’’, one needs only bea healthy 17 years old. First time donors must be 17 to 60 years old, and must bring identification indicating their full name with either their photograph or signa- ture. Repeat donors may donate up to their 71st birthday. Donors can donate blood every 70 days or up to 5 times a year.

What to Do After Your Donation?

After you have donated blood you can continue your normal activities for the rest of the day, keeping in mind the following: - Keep the band-aid on your arm for at least four hours- Avoid strenuous activi- ties, such as heavy lifting - Eat regular meals and drink extra fluids- Smoking and drinking alcohol soon after a donation may cause dizziness. Join the

Lifeline:

Red Cross provides lapel pins for 5th, 10th and higher donation levels; certification are awarded for 35th, SOth, 75th and 100th donation levels.

Join the Lifeline on March 17th and perform you St. Patrick’s Day deed for those who need our assistance.

EL X-P RESS

March 12, 1992

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