Adopt a Street with GreenUp Ashland
GreenUp Ashland’s “Adopt-A-Street” program is a volunteer-driven cleanup initiative to help address the community concerns of littering on an ongoing bases with support from the Ashland Department of Public Works. […]
Buy or Lease an Electric Vehicle/Hybrid
Transportation is one of the most damaging contributors to climate change. Most vehicles are fueled by gasoline and produce harmful emissions into the atmosphere. Because of this, driving a gas-powered […]
Electrify Your Landscaping Equipment
Mowing for an hour can generate as many greenhouse gas emissions as driving 300 miles! It is also a significant source of many air pollutants. When it’s time to replace […]
Install Heat Pumps (Heat and A/C)
Electrifying your home heating system with a heat pump is one of the most effective ways to reduce your overall carbon footprint and make your home more comfortable. An ideal time to consider […]
Install a Heat Pump Water Heater
Next time you need to replace your hot water heater, consider using a heat pump version. They’re greener and more efficient than conventional hot water heaters, and they could save […]
Eat a Plant-Based Diet
Changing our diet is good for the planet. Whether choosing to eat vegetarian, vegan, or plant-based diets, you can have a critical impact on our climate. Scientists warn that the […]
Switch to Induction Cooking
There are multiple ways to “clean up and green up” your cooking appliances. Electric stoves, especially induction stoves, can make a difference for health, safety, the environment, and the climate. […]
Switch to Energy Efficient Appliances
Time to get rid of the old dryer, freezer, ceiling fan, computer, television, air conditioner…? Replace it with a more energy-efficient one. It won’t just decrease your carbon footprint, it […]
Buy Less Stuff
All the things we buy use a lot of energy — to source raw materials, to manufacture, and to transport — and thus, have big implications for the climate. Read […]
Use Sustainable Household Products
Many of the household goods and cleaning products we use daily contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment and use unnecessary amounts of plastic packaging. By buying from some […]