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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Grow Your Own or Buy Local Food
Vegetable gardening gets you outside and working in nature. There is nothing like it to lift your spirits! It keeps you moving, puts everyone in the family to work, teaches kids […]
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 […]
Reduce or Replace Your Lawn
Individual property owners can make an important contribution to the restoration of our ecosystem by growing less lawn grass, or replacing the grass with native plants. There are several approaches […]
Walk or Bike to School or Work
Passenger vehicle car travel accounts for about 29 percent of a typical town’s greenhouse gas emissions. About 40% of car trips are for commuting to work and 60% of car […]
Compost at Home or with Black Earth
Composting your food waste is an easy way to reduce your household’s contribution of greenhouse gases! Over 51% of the trash that goes to landfills is compostable, contributing to the […]