Posted in DIY, tagged DIY, recycling, reusable bag, t-shirt tote on 2008, March 31 | 4 Comments »
Here are the totes that we use when grocery (and other) shopping:
From left to right:
Nylon reusable shopping bag (EZ Bag) with case– Super compact to carry, durable, and can fit a large load; Convenient because it can be easily carried around (the case has a clip so you can attach it to your keychain) and [...]
Posted in *Food & Drink, Local (Somerville, MA), tagged bakery, Clear Flour Bakery, German bread on 2008, March 27 | 1 Comment »
We have tried bread from a number of area bakeries including Hi-Rise, Iggy’s, When Pigs Fly, etc. Our vote is for Clear Flour Bakery in Brookline.
Although not the safest bike ride from Cambridge, it is well worth the trip for European style bread (delicious and reasonably priced) in the area, in particular for German breads. [...]
Posted in *Food & Drink, Local (Somerville, MA), tagged Community Supported Agriculture, CSA, diet, farmer’s markets, health, local, organic, whole food on 2008, March 26 | 1 Comment »
Be good to your body by eating whole foods and whenever possible, eating organic. There are personal as well as environmental benefits to buying local and whole/organic food.
Taste. It’s basic logic. Food doesn’t have be transported as far, so food doesn’t have to be harvested early, resulting in tasty fresh vegetables and naturally sweeter fruits.
Healthier [...]
Posted in Local (Somerville, MA), tagged Cambridge, composting, kitchen waste on 2008, March 12 | Leave a Comment »
The City of Cambridge (MA) is running a resident food waste pilot program from February 5th to July 31st 2008. During that period, the Recycling Drop-off Center located at 147 Hampshire Street is accepting food waste on Tues/Thurs from 4-7:30 pm and Sat from 9-4pm. As part of the program, residents will receive a free [...]
Posted in *Travel & Transportation, tagged AAA alternative, Better World Club, fuel efficiency, grease car, green car tips, svo conversion kit on 2008, March 12 | Leave a Comment »
The following items have been compiled from the list 100 Ways to Reduce your Impact related to cars, in particular towards improving performance and gas mileage. Every gallon of gasoline saved keeps 20 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.
Make sure your tires are inflated. Driving with deflated tires reduces gas mileage by 3%.
Get [...]
