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Green Around Town: Recycling and Composting 15 Aug 2013 | 01:41 am
Every once in a while, I get the feeling that we as a country and planet, are not moving quickly enough towards sustainability. It gets discouraging. And I can start to lose steam, almost a “why bo...
Out Of The Box School Fundraisers 30 Jul 2013 | 11:51 pm
Back to School! We are at the mid-point of the summer. Back to school sales are upon us. We’ve even started searching for back to school supplies. Many schools are hurting for funding and are look...
You Say Trash, I Say Opportunity 21 Jul 2013 | 04:33 am
Incinerator floor filled with trash…and recyclables Did you know that in Massachusetts certain items are banned from your trash? In 1990, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mas...
Genetic Roulette {Friday Film Fest} 12 Jul 2013 | 05:06 pm
Have you heard the term GMO? Most people have, but may not know exactly what they are. The film Genetic Roulette, explains not only what a GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) is, but also gives s...
The Greening of Westford Has a New Address 3 Jul 2013 | 09:43 pm
Did you see the change?!?! No more .blogspot in my URL. I’m all official and stuff now! I have really loved blogging over the past few years and finally decided to take the plunge and get even more...
The Gifts Live On 1 Jul 2013 | 05:21 am
Losing a loved one is always difficult. No matter how long it was “expected”. When this happens, the last thing on your mind may be how to donate unwanted items. Most people are just too distraught...
What To Do With My Old Cell Phone? 22 Jun 2013 | 05:32 pm
My old cell phone sitting in my car to be donated While doing some de-cluttering, I found my old cell phone. Sitting in a draw. I know I can recycle it or possibly donate it to a charity. But wher....
What To Do With My Old Cell Phone? 17 Jun 2013 | 04:23 am
My old cell phone sitting in my car to be donated While doing some de-cluttering, I found my old cell phone. Sitting in a draw. I know I can recycle it or possibly donate it to a charity. But wher...
Beyond Reusable Grocery Bags 15 Jun 2013 | 09:45 pm
Many of us have made (or are making) the switch to reusable grocery bags. We do this for many reasons - to reduce waste, reduce our exposure to toxins, and, yes, to make our lives easier. Many peopl...
My Visit to the Westford Solar Park 7 Jun 2013 | 02:07 am
In early May I had the incredible opportunity to visit the Westford Solar Park in my hometown of Westford, Massachusetts. I’m such a geek! But I sure wasn’t alone. About 30 of us were giddy with exc...