• Park in the shade in summer to keep your car cool and minimize evaporation of fuel.
• If you have a garage, use it as much as possible to keep your car warm in. . . (read more)

Mothballs are made with toxic pesticides. Instead of using them, place small bags of dried lavender or cedar chips with your clothes.

Each year, an estimated 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide. That comes out to over 1 million per minute. Billions end up as litter each year.

And paper bags aren’t free of. . . (read more)

We’ll try to get this over with quickly. Scooping your dog’s doo doo isn’t just a courtesy: According to DES, pet waste can be a big source of water pollution. When left in the open,. . . (read more)

There are lots of resources on the web to help you green up your pet. One, Planet Green, says to keep your cat inside, and your dog on a leash.
Says the site: “Topped only. . . (read more)

According to the state Department of Environmental Services, some batteries are hazardous waste because of their toxic contents and reactive properties.
Alkaline batteries sold after 1996 have no mercury and may be thrown away. These. . . (read more)

George Frame was recently honored by the New England Society of American Foresters (NESAF) with the James W. Toumey Award for Outstanding Achievement in Service. Throughout his career, Frame has shared his broad array of. . . (read more)

Here's a guide from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services for eating local freshwater fish. For all fish except trout, follow these guidelines:

• Pregnant and nursing women, and women who may become pregnant, can. . . (read more)

Moderation is good, and here’s why: According to a report from www.SaveEarth.org, methane is responsible for nearly as much global warming as all other non-CO2 greenhouse gases put together. While atmospheric concentrations of. . . (read more)

If you haven't heard of the New Hampshire Carbon Challenge, it's worth checking out:

The program's goal is to "educate, inspire and support sustained reductions in residential energy consumption."

One of the best things about the website,. . . (read more)

Visit the state's virtual farmers’ market: http://www.nhfarms.com