I have moved around a lot so I don't always know where to go to find information on farmers/producers of locally grown/produced food and/or restaurants that focus on local. Any suggests now that I. . . (read more)

Most DiscussedLooking for Simple Ways to Find Local FoodsBy musselman.as | April 13, 2009I have moved around a lot so I don't always know where to go to find information on farmers/producers of locally grown/produced food and/or restaurants that focus on local. Any suggests now that I. . . (read more) 5 comments
Isn't it about time you joined a CSA?Community supported agriculture lets people subscribe to a farm for a season, receiving a weekly basket of produce. Most CSAs ask that members pay for the season upfront, but some accept weekly or monthly payments.. . . (read more) What's the deal with "organic"?Organic foods are grown according to certain production standards, which include prohibiting the use of pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, sewage sludge, genetically modified organisms or ionizing radiation. Livestock and animals that produce dairy and eggs are. . . (read more) Dry cleaning is not your friend.Perchloroethylene, the chemical most widely used in dry cleaning, has been shown to cause cancer in animals. You breathe low levels of it where dry-cleaned goods are stored and as you wear dry-cleaned clothing. Try. . . (read more) Reduce and reuse at work• Try to avoid using paper when you can. Keep files on computers when possible, read documents on your screen instead of printing them, and send emails instead of letters. Recycle at work• Recycle office paper, newspapers, beverage containers, electronic equipment, batteries and used printer cartridges. Pest or friend?Only about 5 to 15 percent of the bugs in your yard are pests. “Good bugs,” like the ground beetle and the green lacewing, help control pests, says the EPA. Coming in June: A publication about sustainable food!By communitygarden | April 08, 2009edible White Mountains will premiere in June as a statewide publication dedicated solely to local foods and sustainable communities. When pets go . . .Says Planet Green: “Scoop up your doggie doo in biodegradable poop bags so your buddy’s No. 2 isn’t immortalized in a plastic bag, while deep-sixed in a landfill somewhere for hundreds of years.” And for. . . (read more) Don't toss that CFL!Compact fluorescent bulbs, or CFLs, are much more energy efficient than regular incandescent bulbs, but they contain a very small amount of mercury sealed within the glass tubing – an average of 5 milligrams, or. . . (read more) The Farmers Diner is local comfort food at its finestBecause we at GreenGuideNH.com never cease working to bring you more information, readers, this weekend we made a special trip to The Farmers Diner in Quechee, Vt., purely for research purposes. If you haven't been. . . (read more) Staples offers green promotion -- free copies for you!By communitygarden | April 08, 2009This is from a press release sent out by Staples: |