Since companies are so focused on revenue, maybe we can use this to our benefit by organizing where we spend our money. In San Francisco, an enterprising man did just that and it turned into a movement. After many inquiries
Dengue. . . I didn’t know. . .
The words Dengue Fever were unknown to me until I read a news report that cases had surfaced in Key West, and Broward county, Florida. Curious, I searched a bit further and learned that as many as 100 million people
Farmers’ Markets Build Community
I am a big fan of local food. I live only a few blocks from Volante Farm, and right outside my office door in Union Square, Somerville there is a Saturday farmers’ market, so I have the best of both
2011 Vehicle Fuel Economy Guide
Thinking of buying a new car? Want to learn more about what those fuel economy numbers really mean? The US EPA has recently released its 2011 Fuel Economy Guide for vehicles.
Farmers Markets
Winter Farmers Markets – 2010/2011 Ongoing Winter Markets: Sunday: Dedham, Sunday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Year Round, 626 High Street Fairhaven, Sunday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, October 24, November 21 and December 19th, Nemasket Building on the corner
Start a Compost Pile
From the Sierra Club: Cooler temperatures bring fallen leaves, and fallen leaves offer the chance to create nutrient-rich soil that will eventually help your spring garden bloom. Instead of cramming raked leaves into plastic bags that end up in landfills,
Green Communities funding opportunities – electric vehicle charging stations
There are many benefits to becoming a Massachusetts Green Community – cost savings for the municipality and its residents, economic development, environmental and quality of life improvements – but additional funding, even in modest amounts, is always appealing. In addition
What Works – Driving Demand for Home Energy Improvements
How do you motivate homeowners to invest in comprehensive home upgrades that eliminate energy waste, avoid high energy bills and spur the economy? The Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) just published a study of lessons learned from
Lexington three-part speaker series focused on Home Energy Efficiency
Starting in November, the Lexington Global Warming Action Coalition (LexGWAC) will host a three-part speaker series focused on Home Energy Efficiency. The series is designed to assist residents in reviewing the ways they use energy in their homes and to
Needham Community Farm – 350.org Event
The Needham Community Farm hosted a 350.org “International Work Party” last week which was co-sponsored by the Green Needham Collaborative and First Parish Church. “Work party” volunteers helped winterize the NCF pilot gardens by layering newspapers and hay over the