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Summer 2017 — www.ncsf.com 15 MEMBERS' MAILBAG carbon dioxide, produced by a single building, business, person, or other entity. The goal is to have a smaller carbon footprint, and therefore contribute less to global warming. BIOFUEL: These fuels are created from sustainable resources or those resources that would otherwise harm the environment. An example is biodiesel, which is fuel created from used vegetable oils that can be used to power diesel engines. COMPOSTING: Organic matter, including anything from bits of food waste to old newspapers, can decompose quickly under aerobic conditions, thus creating a rich kind of soil that is then used for gardening or similar uses. ENERGY EFFICIENT: A product is energy-efficient if it does that same job as its conventional counterpart, but uses less energy to do so. For instance, an energy-efficient washer cleans the clothes just as well, but uses much less water and detergent to do so. GRAY WATER: This is water that does not contain harmful pollutants and can be used for other applications. An example is recycling wastewater from dishwashing and laundry to wash the car or water the plants. ORGANIC: Organic food or fibers are understood to be created without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers; livestock that is considered organic is raised without antibiotics, hormones, or chemicals. SLOW FOOD: A healthy alternative to fast food, this is a movement that focuses on eating food that has derived from local and natural sources, including eating what is in season and focusing on foods that are simple, with no preservatives. UPCYCLING: A sister to recycling, this is the act of using an item that would otherwise be recycled or go to the landfill to create something new and different. An example might be milk cartons used as planters for starting seeds, or empty glass food jars to hold office supplies. READ MORE HERE: AffordableCollegesOnline.org Reprinted with permission. Copyright © 2017. www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/going-green-on-campus Learn the Lingo: Glossary for Going Green CONT. FROM PAGE 11 Your Phone Call is Important to Us Leave a message: In order for us to give you the service you deserve, please take these steps when you get our voice mail: • Leave your name, phone number, and a brief reason for your call. • Please keep in mind, we can only discuss certificate information with the owner or with permission from the owner. We Keep Your Information Safe The Society maintains the highest level of confidentiality concerning your certificate information — only certain people can receive information about your certificate: • The Owner of the Certificate • The Named Beneficiary • An Authorized Representative – like a power of attorney – legal guardian, etc. Contact Us with your New Information • New Address, Phone Number, or Email: Please call (800) 344-6273 or email changes to info@ncsf.com. • Legal Name Change: Send us a copy of the legal documentation that authorizes the change. • Financial Power of Attorney: Send us a copy for our records. Please Review your Beneficiary Designations ... make it easy when the time comes. For any changes: • Go to www.ncsf.com and print off a change of beneficiary form in the Customere Care section. • Call the Home Office at (800) 344-6273 to speak to a Customer Care Representative if you have questions and/or to have a change of beneficiary form mailed to you. Tips from Customer Care NEW! Paying Your Premium is Easier than Ever We now accept credit card payments to pay your premium. Call us at (800) 344-6273 and ask for Pamela in Accounting at ext. 205. Your payment will process the same day. Þ

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