
Join a panel that will include shellfish and kelp aquaculturists. The hosts wish to engage everyone, and all are welcome. Continue Reading →
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Join a panel that will include shellfish and kelp aquaculturists. The hosts wish to engage everyone, and all are welcome. Continue Reading →
Lawns don’t sequester carbon, manage the watershed, support a food web and pollinators, prevent erosion and flooding, or oxygenate our air. Their maintenance produces more greenhouse gasses than they absorb, and they are ecological dead zones that contribute to the die-off of insect populations. Continue Reading →
Toxic landscapes not only affect landscapers, but also the property owners. A healthy yard encourages living soil, beneficial insects and biodiversity. It is possible to have a safe outdoor space that invites play and enjoyment at a lower cost than conventional care. Continue Reading →
“It is what Greenwich Point would be had it been left undisturbed.” – Laura di Bonaventura Continue Reading →
The equipment is leased from ChargePoint, Inc. and will cost users $2.11 for two hours or $0.16/kwh. Continue Reading →
“Make yourself heard! Urge the Board of Selectmen, Board of Estimate and Taxation, and the Representative Town Meeting to adopt Pay-As-You-Throw. We should and can do this.” – Patricia Sesto, Director of Conservation Commission and William Rutherford, Chair Continue Reading →
When the food scrap pilot does start all food, including meat and dairy products, as well as tea bags, cut flowers, paper towels and napkins, will all be accepted. Continue Reading →
“Over 40% of recoverable materials in residential trash are compostable organics, and this figure skyrockets to 68% for restaurants and 51% for grocery stores. …The majority of food waste from Greenwich businesses ends up on the tipping floor at a cost to taxpayers.” – Julie DesChamps, Founder, Waste Free Greenwich Continue Reading →
A new, voluntary, drop off food scrap recycling program is the result of efforts by GRAB and Waste Free Greenwich working with the Dept of Public Works and Conservation Commission for the pilot starting in April. Continue Reading →
Choose LED over incandescent. LED lights last longer, use less energy and are more environmentally friendly. Lights can be dropped off at the designated electronics area at Holly Hill Transfer Center. Continue Reading →