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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Teens Conserve at Home
Reduce your carbon footprint at home by taking some simple actions that conserve water, electricity, and paper.
Teens Repurpose Your Clothes
Participate in the circular economy! Instead of spending lots of money and increasing your carbon footprint, think about repurposing and redesigning your wardrobe.
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 […]
Reduce the Use of Plastics
Help end plastic waste Turn the tide, one choice at a time. Every bit helps. Together, around the world, hundreds of millions of people are choosing not to use single-use […]