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| Fostering a Greener Greater Newburyport |
August 2009 |
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Green Activity in our Community |
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Green Giant of the Month: Juli MacDonald |
| Traveling But Still Want a Farmers' Market?
There are a number of wonderful farmers' markets in Massachusetts. Find a Farmers' Market tells you what you need to know to enjoy the local produce. A list of New Hampshire farmers' markets can be found on New Hampshire Farmers' Markets.
Rebates! Savings! Incentives!
Your Home: Thinking about getting your home ready for the long winter months? MassSAVE offers rebates on heating equipment, water heaters, new windows, boiler resets, thermostats and more. Their rebate offers are updated often.
Your Vehicle: You may qualify for a $3500 or $4500 rebate if you trade in your car or truck for a more environmentally-friendly vehicle. Visit www.cars.gov to see if you qualify.
Renewables & Energy Efficiencies: Massachusetts Incentives
Quick Energy Saving Tips for Summer:
· Barbeque or cook in your microwave
· Wash dishes in the dishwasher
· Keep your fridge full |
Juli MacDonald is passionate about sustainability. Juli founded Greenbridge Architects where sustainability is the focus of their designs. Her firm also donates 10% of their profits to organizations that protect and renew the environment. Juli’s interest in the environment continues beyond her design work. She writes one of our favorite “green” blogs and she collaborates with Matt Ulrich (Landscape Design) and Lisa Kawski (Interiors) to publish a monthly green newsletter Connect the Dots. She is one of the leaders in the Seacoast Green Building Coalition, a local group supporting green building and energy efficiency efforts. In addition, Juli is an active participant in the Amesbury Natural Step Group. Juli MacDonald’s personal and professional contributions are helping move our community towards sustainability.
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Ecopreneurs |
August Calendar |
Newburyport native Michael Nyan-Hall recently cofounded Atayne Sportswear with Jeremy Litchfield. Their sportswear is made of 100% recycled materials (e.g., H2O bottles, coconut shells). www.Atayne.com |
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| Seacoast Renewable Energy Initiative (SEARI) |
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| New Eden Food Preservation Classes |
8/12/09, 6:45 - 8:30 PM.First Parish Church, 20 High Road, Newbury.
Reservations required. More info.
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| Green Town (Boston) Meeting |
8/13/09, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Boston State House-Grand Staircase. More Info.
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| Fiber Revival |
8/15/09, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Spencer Pierce Little Farm, Newbury. More.
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| Subscription Fish Buying Program |
12-week program. Click here for more info and the registration link.
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| Boston Green Fest |
8/20 - 8/22. Boston City Hall Plaza Government Center T. More Info.
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| Eco-enlightened Forum Series |
8/20/09, 6:00 PM. Phoenix Room, 19 Inn Street, Newburyport, MA. www.ecoenlightened.org
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| Planting and Growing a Kitchen Garden |
8/21/09, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Lyman Estate Greenhouses, Waltham, MA. Registration required. 781-891-4882, ext. 244
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| Family Ecology Cruise Aboard Yankee Clipper |
8/23/09, 8:45 AM - 10:45 AM. Meet at Newburyport boardwalk. Registration required. More Info.
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| New Eden Food Preservation Classes |
8/26/09, 6:45 - 8:30 PM.First Parish Church, 20 High Road, Newbury. Reservations required. More info.
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| 2010 Prius Raffle Tickets |
First Parish Church, Newbury. Only 300 tickets will be sold ($100.00 each). Drawing will be held in September 2009. More info.
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| Trash Menagerie |
6/20/09 - 6/1/10 Peabody Essex Museum.
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| Movie: “In Transition” |
9/9/09, 7:00 PM.in the Newburyport Public Library Program Room.
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Ride for Green 2009
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9/12/09 Cohasset to Ipswich (125 mi) ;100% proceeds go to Land Conservation Fund. Details.
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| Annual 1-Day Household Hazardous Waste Recycling |
9/19/09 7:30 - 11:30 AM. Newburyport DPW. A list of items and costs is available at City Hall.
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Family Harvest Festival
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9/26/09 Spencer-Pierce-Little Farm, Newbury, MA.
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| International Day of Climate Action |
350.org wants to help you take part in October 24's international day of climate action.
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Visit Ecocollaborative.org to learn more about what you can do to Foster a Greener Greater Newburyport
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