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| Fostering a Greener Greater Newburyport |
June 2009
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Green Activity in our Community
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Green Giant of the Month: Dennis Unger
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Recycle bins to be delivered to Newburyport residents by 6/15:
Remember, you can keep your current bin or return it to recycle center on Crow Lane.
Nock School Solar Panel Installation is on target for a 9/1 completion:
Materials have been ordered and construction meetings are being held.
Transition Town Initiative Launched:
Transition Towns is the local chapter of an international movement working to develop creative and active responses to the challenges of Climate Change, Peak Oil and Economic Instability. Read more.
Recycle that old, second fridge:
Many National Grid customers will be able to recycle that old second refrigerator or freezer in the garage or basement. It will be picked up for free and a $30 rebate will be provided. You'll save energy, money and help keep these materials out of landfills and recycled into new products. To see if you qualify, visit www.coolturnin.com.
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Dennis Unger, his business, and his home recently went “off the grid” in West Newbury. Using solar and wind power, Dennis brought his 200 year old New England Colonial Home back to its original self-sustaining status of 1812. Read more about his story here.
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Ecopreneurs
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June Calendar
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Riverside Renewables (12 Maple Street, West Newbury. 617.839.1774 ) offers products and design skills for residential solar power systems and other renewable electric systems. Sustainable living consultations available.
www.riversiderenewables.com
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| Farmers Market |
Every Sunday starting 6/14/09. 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Tannery Parking Lot. Click here for more info.
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| The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil |
7:00 PM on 6/17/09 at the Newburyport Public Library Program Room. Free. |
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| Visit Ecocollaborative.org to learn more about what you can do to Foster a Greener Greater Newburyport |
On the Green Front
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| Texas Barbeque Fundraiser for the Rail Trail |
7:00 -10:00 PM on 7/3/09. $50.00 per person. For info, contact lindab@doloresperson.com |
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Greater Newburyport Eco Collaborative ~ 38R Merrimac Street ~ Newburyport, MA 01950
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