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RDI & Fly Ash: A Green Surprise
Find out how this voluminous byproduct of coal-burning plants can be put to a green use and kept out of landfills. a href=
Date: 11 December 2007
Category: Sustainable Building
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Global Warming: Never Heard of It
One day in August, Carlyn met the young people in this clip where they gather at the Vets Mall on Main St in Greenfield. More.
Date: 06 December 2007
Category: Global Warming
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Meet Rural Development, Inc.
Series Opening. Anne Perkins, Director of Homeownership Programs introduces the green mission of RDI & the master carpenters we'll be following. More.
Date: 13 November 2007
Category: Sustainable Building
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Spread the Word
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Date: 12 November 2007
Category: Spread the Word
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Grow Don't Mow I
Piyali, of Shelburne Falls, describes her attempt to replace her unproductive and energy-guzzling lawn with a garden. More Info.
Date: 15 October 2007
Category: Grow Don't Mow: Converting Lawns to Food
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jonathan's Scoop on Composting Toilets
Jonathan of Wendell, MA gives us the low-down on composting toilets. More Info.
Date: 15 October 2007
Category: Composting Toilet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sweet Rewards: The Gas Money Jar
Beth and Garrett of Northampton, MA teach their children about the cost of using their car. More.
Date: 03 October 2007
Category: Enjoy the Ride
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Good Talks Riding with My Kids
Gina and her sons of Northampton, MA go for a ride. More.
Date: 30 September 2007
Category: Enjoy the Ride
 
 
 
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How We\'re Goin\' Greener 1
After the Turtle Island Medicine Show, our local heroes wanted others to know how they\\\'re saving money, energy, and our environment.
Date: 02 June 2008
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Al Siano, Town Councillor in Greenfield, wants us all to know how well a geothermal system heats and cools their house.
Date: 02 June 2008
Category: How We're Goin' Greener
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
How We're Goin' Greener 3
An unusal but effective way to nourish houseplants without fertilizer. Plus, more tips from local heroes on how they're helping the earth thrive.
Date: 02 June 2008
Category: How We're Goin' Greener
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Spread the Word
The Earth Thrives with your help, so spread the word about EarthThrives.com! More Info
Date: 12 November 2007
Category: Spread the Word
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Greening Greenfield Ice cream Social and Kick-off
Greening Greenfield Campaign aims to create a more sustainable Greenfield, MA. More Info
Date: 14 December 2007
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Grow Don't Mow IV: Catcher in the Rye
Date: 13 February 2008
Category: Grow Don't Mow: Converting Lawns to Food
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
How We're Goin' Greener 2
More local heroes tell Carlyn how they're lightening their footprint and saving money.
Date: 02 June 2008
Category: How We're Goin' Greener
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Grow Don't Mow III: Success!
Date: 06 February 2008
Category: Grow Don't Mow: Converting Lawns to Food
 
 
 
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Low Cost, Big Savings: Your Composting Toilet
Jonathan of Wendell, MA talks about the monetary benefits of building his composting toilet. More Info.
Date: 27 September 2007
Category: Composting Toilet
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Greening Greenfield Ice cream Social and Kick-off
Greening Greenfield Campaign aims to create a more sustainable Greenfield, MA. More Info
Date: 14 December 2007
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Grow Don't Mow II: The Saga Continues
Piyali continues her battle against grass in an effort to change her lawn from an energy guzzler to an energy saver. Stay tuned for Parts III and IV! More Info.
Date: 10 January 2008
Category: Grow Don't Mow: Converting Lawns to Food
 
 
 
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How We\'re Goin\' Greener 1
After the Turtle Island Medicine Show, our local heroes wanted others to know how they\\\'re saving money, energy, and our environment.
Date: 02 June 2008
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Greening Greenfield Ice cream Social and Kick-off
Greening Greenfield Campaign aims to create a more sustainable Greenfield, MA. More Info
Date: 14 December 2007
Category:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Spread the Word
The Earth Thrives with your help, so spread the word about EarthThrives.com! More Info
Date: 12 November 2007
Category: Spread the Word
 
 
 
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