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2,181 TREES plantedRebates are offered by National Grid for installing a natural gas heating system. For more info and the rebate forms, see here for water heaters and here for boilers and furnaces.
GOALOur goal of reducing carbon emmissions by 2500 tons is within reach, only 410 to go! Tons of CO2 eliminated: 2,090 Actions taken: 2,812 Participants: 660
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IntermediateEco-BoothSubmitted by wes on Tue, 12/16/2008 - 12:31.Bamboo is a gorgeous, durable and renewable resource that Boothster.com has developed into the most eco friendly banner stand on the market. The graphic is printed beautifully on biodegradable cotton, and it comes in a durable carrying case. Local FoodSubmitted by Raven on Wed, 10/24/2007 - 19:37.
There are many reasons to buy local food, including reducing energy use, reducing sprawl and increasing connection to the environment as well as fresh food just plain tastes better. Concord residents have many ways to participate and support the local food movement, including: Read More » Commonwealth Solar Rebate Program: Energy Delivery - Solar ThermalSubmitted by JennaD on Wed, 10/24/2007 - 17:00."Commonwealth Solar The Commonwealth Solar II Rebate Program and the Commonwealth Solar Stimulus Rebate Program provide rebates through a non-competitive application process for the installation of photovoltaic (PV) projects. Read More » Personal Tax Credit: Renewable Energy StateSubmitted by JennaD on Wed, 10/24/2007 - 16:27."This statute, enacted in 1979, provides a 15% credit against the state income tax for the cost of a renewable-energy system (including installation) installed on an individual’s primary residence." -DSIRE site Click Personal Tax Creditfor more information. Water Filtration Guide: why bottled water is not greenSubmitted by bennew on Thu, 08/16/2007 - 14:11.Try installing a water purification system instead of purchasing bottled water. Comparisons of water filtering systems: www.waterfiltercomparisons.com Learn more about why tap water is better than bottled: www.news.nationalgeographic.com Clothing: List of Green Apparel DesignersSubmitted by bennew on Thu, 08/16/2007 - 14:07.Buy environmentally conscious clothes. See a list of some of the most forward thinking designers at http://www.grist.org/news/maindish/2007/08/09/fashionistas/index.html?so... Gardening: Community GardensSubmitted by plhathaway on Tue, 07/31/2007 - 22:50.Concord has two community gardens; one is located in West Concord and the other near Concord Center. Town residents are eligible to rent 25 x 30 plots on an annual basis. Contact Community Garden Coordinators Pamela Hathaway (plhathaway@comcast.net) or Jim Catterton (jim.catterton@verizon.net) for more information. Toner Cartridge RecyclingSubmitted by bennew on Thu, 07/05/2007 - 13:06.Fax and laser cartridge recycling places in Massachusetts. There is one in Roxbury as well as others. Chiswick Trading, Inc. (office supplies) Staples, Inc. (office supplies) Trade ShowsSubmitted by bennew on Thu, 06/28/2007 - 13:01.Instead of purchasing a new trade show booth try a re-usable trade show production service from companies such as SecondLife Exhibits http://www.secondlifeexhibits.com/  |
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