Greetings ,
Please see the October newsletter including a spotlight interview with Jill Appel on home conservation, Community Calulator update and local food info as well as the usual rebates and free stuff. Enjoy!
All the best,
ConcordConserves.org
IN THIS ISSUE
Spotlight On Conservation: Jill Appel
Carbon Calculator Update
Local Food: Hutchins Farm Update
Willard School Gone Solar and Open House
Do You Have A Football-Sized Hole in Your Living Room Wall?
In Brief
Why Conserve
DISCOUNTS + RESOURCES
Spotlight On Conservation: Jill Appel
Concordian, Jill Appel and I met to talk about conservation and sustainability in our homes. Here are some of the things Jill has done:
- Replaced incandescent bulbs with CFLs
- Uses an outdoor clothesline and indoor drying racks instead of a dryer
- Reduces 'phantom' power usage with power strips and powered down unused appliances
- Conserves outdoor water use
- Uses an organic lawn care service
Read the full interview including the cost savings Jill has realized over the years.
Carbon Calculator Update
The calculator continues to be used by a wide range of people: students, residents and business owners. Here are our most recent stats since October 1, 2010:
- Total c02 Eliminated: 770,690 Kgs!
- Number of New Participants: 6
Start using the calculator today! See how you can reduce your footprint using town rebates and easy to do things as well as how your footprint compares to others.
Local Food: Hutchins Farm Update
Want to get some fresh farm vegetables before the cold winds blow? See here for Hutchins Farm's offerings on their last week of the 2010 season.
Also check out other local farm stands here.
Willard School Gone Solar and Open House
There's a new Solar PV system installed at Willard School which they'd love to show you and have you celebrate with them. Stop by on November 16th from 2 to 4 pm to learn more.
See the latest pics of the newly built Willard School.
Do You Have A Football-Sized Hole in Your Living Room Wall?
Of course not. But, the average house has many small leaks, which altogether, can be equivalent to a large hole in your wall. Think about all the heat that would escape through a football-sized hole. Learn more on how you can seal up those leaks here.
In Brief
Check out the latest environmental news and events!
Why Conserve
The population of bird species are down by 70% in Massachusetts since 1967. The cause of this decline is attributed to habitat loss and climate change.
A 2007 report from the Massachusetts Audubon Society
DISCOUNTS + RESOURCES
Learn more at ConcordConserves.org, including:
- Rebates:
- Craigslist Freecycle: free stuff from Craigs List
- Concord Freecycle: Join Concord Freecycle to keep good, free stuff out of landfills
- Green Power: Sign up for green power from the Acton hydroelectric dam
- Local food: listings of CSAs, local farm stands, farmer's markets,community gardens, pick your own and more
- Green pages: listings of green businesses, local environmental organizations and town resource
ASK HENRY
Have a question about conservation that you've been wanting to ask? Ask Henry
ConcordConserves.org is an online resource and community for residents and businesses to reduce their impact on the environment. Its mission is to provide information about conservation measures as well as educate residents and businesses about the increasing need for more sustainable lifestyles and environmental business practices.
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