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What’s new at Holly Hill? Cooking Oil Collection! Greenwich Dept of Public Works has added a new collection for used cooking oil at Holly Hill Resource Recovery Facility, as part of the Town’s ongoing commitment to increase recycling and reduce waste. How It Works:
After letting your cooking oil cool, pour it into any non-breakable, resealable container, such as a used milk jug. All used liquid cooking oils are accepted. Continue Reading →
The webinar will take place on February 1 with Aspen Institute & Mansfield Public Schools. Continue Reading →
Families brought their own sledgehammers, baseball bats, protective eyewear and, of course, pumpkins – some firm, others rotting – and proceeded to beat them to a pulp. Continue Reading →
The effort will collect pumpkins for composting and to raise awareness about food waste in our community. Continue Reading →
Something Natural is celebrating five years at its Greenwich location this month. Continue Reading →
“As the leaves open on the trees and our gardens come to life please take a moment each day to consider the fragile state of our planet.” – Joanne Clark Continue Reading →
On Monday, March 21st from 3:00 – 3:30 pm, local businesses, including restaurants, hospitality providers, grocers and health care facilities, are invited to learn more about the Greenwich Food Matters Challenge at a virtual information session hosted by WFG, CET and Food Rescue US Fairfield County. Continue Reading →
Addressing wasted food will enable Greenwich to conserve natural resources, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and support the food insecure. Continue Reading →
Waste Free Greenwich invites the Greenwich community to a free screening of The Sacrifice Zone, a 30-minute documentary focusing on the efforts of community activists to fight against environmental injustices in the Ironbound neighborhood in Newark, NJ, one of the most toxic communities in the country. Continue Reading →
The Sustainable Living Series kicks off with the virtual lecture, “Toward a Waste Free Greenwich.” This event will take place on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 10:00- 11:00am and is led by Julie DesChamps, founder of Waste Free Greenwich and member of both the Greenwich Academy and Greenwich Country Day School sustainability committees. Continue Reading →