Eco-Action: Zero-Waste Related Events
Two interesting, educational and productive events are happening soon! 1) Join Us in Honoring Bill Gallagher & Jim Barker for Their Years...
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Rachel
Sep 19, 20221 min read
Support NH Environmental Candidates with Author & Climate Activist Bill McKibben
Please join Responsible Environmental Protection for New Hampshire (REP-NH) and celebrated author/climate activist Bill McKibben in...
Rachel
Sep 13, 20221 min read
Act Now: Voting in the Primaries
Today is Primary Day here in New Hampshire and I hope you'll go out and complete your civic duty! Voting and political engagement are...
Rachel
Sep 8, 20221 min read
ACT NOW: Widening I-93 in Concord
I-93 highway widening is about to happen right here in Concord! Many residents are unaware that this massive project is in the works...
Rachel
Aug 12, 20222 min read
Is Change Starting? The New Climate Bill
We would be remiss if we didn't offer a quick mention about the new climate bill that is currently making its way through Congress and...
Hannah
Jun 28, 20223 min read
Plastic Free July - A Brief How To Guide
You may have heard of Plastic Free July, a global movement encouraging people to reduce their plastic waste to zero for a whole month....
Hannah
May 3, 20225 min read
Pollinator Gardens for the Rest of Us
You've probably heard by now that pollinators are responsible for 1/3 of the food we eat and that they are in decline because of...
GreenLifeNH Team
Apr 25, 20223 min read
ACT NOW: Langley Pkwy Ext. will destroy forest and wetland habitat areas. SIGN THE PETITION by 4/28!
Have you heard about the intention to extend Langley Parkway in Concord? This $22 Million+ city construction plan will have detrimental...
Hannah
Apr 19, 20224 min read
Eco-Challenges to Try for Earth Day
Want a greener lifestyle, but feeling intimidated? Change can be hard, but challenging yourself to trying something for a set amount of...
Hannah
Mar 15, 20222 min read
ACT NOW: Tell the Senate that NH Demands Fair Maps BY THIS THURSDAY
On Thursday, Bill HB52 is headed to the NH Senate floor. If you haven't heard about HB52, I'll explain the bill and why it affects our...
Hannah
Jan 18, 20223 min read
Five Questions with New Hampshire State Senator David Watters
In December, I had the opportunity to speak with Senator David Watters from New Hampshire's 4th district, and I was inspired by his...
Hannah
Jan 14, 20222 min read
ACT NOW: Support the Local Food for Local Schools Program TOMORROW!
It's a win, win, win! The Local Food for Local Schools Reimbursement program (HB 1657) will help schools pay New Hampshire farmers and...
Hannah
Nov 3, 20212 min read
Why your shopping bags (and other personal changes) matter
I’ve been noticing a lot more electric and hybrid vehicles out on the road recently. Ever since my parents bought a Prius when I was in...
Rachel
Oct 7, 20215 min read
Five Questions with Stacey Brown, Concord City Council Candidate
I first met Stacey a few years ago in a typical Concord fashion – our daughters were playing with a group of kids at the neighborhood...
Hannah
Sep 28, 20213 min read
Invasives are Everywhere! How can YOU help NH?!
This fall, I am participating in the UNH Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardener Program and I am absolutely loving it. This week one of...
Hannah
Sep 7, 20212 min read
Why my foodie husband buys Michelob beer (the answer may surprise you)
I think my husband would take issue at being deemed a foodie, so let me quickly explain that my husband cares a lot about where his food...
Rachel
Jul 27, 20212 min read
Has Climate Change Affected Your Life Yet?
Lately I’ve been hearing that people are rethinking their life choices and/or changing their plans in response to climate change and what...
Hannah
Apr 20, 20212 min read
Carbon Sequestration is the future (please read despite the boring title)
A recent headline on NPR caught my eye: Carbon Emissions Could Plummet. The Atmosphere Will Lag Behind. At first, my eye caught the words...
Melina Caron
Apr 7, 20212 min read
Guest Post! Why You Should Join a CSA
Today we have a guest post from Melina Caron of Local Harvest! Melina is the public face of Local Harvest and coordinates everything...
Rachel
Mar 24, 20215 min read
Five Questions with Kris Mueller – Life Long Granite Stater, Former Building Supplier and Chai
I first met Kris when my family and I moved to NH in 2013, but my husband and she have been friends since college. When we arrived in NH,...
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