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Reducing Climate Pollution and Saving Money for Vermonters It’s that time of year again! The grass is growing and the lawn needs to be mowed. The great news is that this gas-guzzling, climate-polluting chore can now be completed with much lower emissions and at much lower cost for Vermonters. With expanded incentives from Green […] Cassandra Hemenway Many common items in our lives have serious safety or toxicity problems. For example, we get lulled into a fantasy of its safety simply because a cell phone sits in every pocket and seems harmless. However, cell phones are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which, when improperly handled, spark fires –sometimes massive, hot, fires […] Greensprings Natural Cemetery, Newfield, NY. Photos courtesy of Michelle Menter Lee Webster “Nature has a way of opening us up to the moment, to our own grief and to the joy of life—a joy we can feel even in the depth of sadness,” said Michelle Menter, burial coordinator at Greensprings Natural Cemetery in Newfield, […] Mean Green Mower at Dartmouth College. Photo: Steve Wisbaum, Eco Equipment Supply George Harvey If you mow your lawn, or even if you hire someone, you probably don’t think of a gas-powered mower as your best friend. But let’s face it, it’s a task that most of us spend a […] Cassandra Hemenway We don’t think of our homes as part of a water cycle. Water goes in. Water comes out. We wash dishes, shampoo, flush the toilet, and without really thinking about it, contribute chemicals that directly affect water quality in our neighborhoods. Everything from the pills we take, to the cleaners we choose has […] Craftsbury Outdoor Center’s rooftop solar and diesel groomer. All photos courtesy of COC. Roger Lohr Cross country skiing and snowshoeing are some of the most “sustainable” recreational activities requiring skiers or snowshoers to use their own power and techniques to move over the snow. But when these sports are offered commercially, the trails are […] Recyclables on the conveyor belt with a worker sorting them at the Williston, VT Materials Recovery Facility. Photo courtesy of Cassandra Hemenway. Cassandra Hemenway We’ve all done it. There’s a thing we’re not sure of – a lightbulb, a plastic bag, maybe a Styrofoam tray– and we throw it in the recycling bin because […] Tackling the ever-evolving world of meat-based burger alternatives Many meat-alternative burgers are on the market. Courtesy photo. Marc Kaye Long gone are the days when finding an alternative burger for vegetarians or vegans was a distant wish. Today, there are more options than ever, and I’m here to help you make a decision and […] Clean water for good health, environment and beer Jessie Haas Beer. Did you ever sit there staring at a pint, wondering what’s in it? People love to talk about hops and barley, but, fundamentally, beer is water, over 90% water. And without good water, you can’t make good beer. That’s the basic insight behind […] Christmas lights and other long, stringy “tanglers” don’t belong in your recycling bin! Photo credit: CSWD. Michele Morris The holiday season leaves much in its wake: Warm memories, lots of leftovers, maybe few extra pounds, and a whole lot of…stuff. Because you’re reading this, we know you’re committed to reducing your waste as much […] |
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