Bike to Save the Planet
Are you looking for a way to change the carbon footprint of your transportation, but without the cost of an electric car? Consider adding biking to your roster of transportation […]
Buy Local Food
Why buy local? A portion of the carbon footprint associated with our food comes from transportation. It takes more carbon to move your tomatoes from Mexico to Massachusetts than it […]
Green Hot Water
If your hot water heater or system is due for an upgrade, consider options like a heat pump hot water heater or solar hot water unit for a greener alternative! […]
New or Replacement Windows
Many people think that replacing their old windows will quickly pay for the work in energy savings. In reality, this is rarely the case. Also, Federal Tax incentives and Mass […]
Monitor Your Electrical Usage
Did you know your home may be using electricity that you aren’t even aware of? You could have an energy vampire! An energy ‘vampire’ is a device that continues to […]
Engage in the Climate Conversation
Want to know more about our climate and what people are doing to help? There’s always new information coming out about our changing climate and about green solutions. Be a […]
Try Composting!
Want to reduce your household waste by up to 50%? Want to avoid a smelly trash bin? Reduce your carbon footprint? Consider composting! Whether you compost at home or with […]
Calculate Your Carbon Footprint
Learning about your carbon footprint is a helpful step for planning actions to take to reduce your emissions. Each step, no matter how small to start, gets us moving together […]
Change to LED Lighting
Did you know that lighting accounts for about ten percent of the electricity use in the average U.S. home? All the more reason to switch to LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). […]
Switch to Induction Cooking
There are multiple ways to “clean up and green up” your cooking appliances. Electric stoves, especially induction stoves, can make a difference for health, safety, the environment, and the climate. […]