Green Gifts for your Favorite Techie
No one has ever described me as a techie (the computer I am writing this on is over ten years old and my cell phone is at least five...
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Our Green Journey
Welcome to the GreenLifeNH blog where you can read all of our newest posts. Topics include NH State Parks, Zero Waste Wins & Struggles, What's Bringing You Joy?, local interviews, Rachel's1000 Hours Outdoor Challenge, Gift Giving Guide, and more! Explore our complete post list here, and don't forget to subscribe to receive our latest posts straight to your inbox!
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Hannah
Nov 19, 20204 min read
The 3 Commandments of Food Waste Reduction
With the holidays on the horizon, I’d like to take a few minutes of your time to discuss an often-overlooked environmental issue: food...
Rachel
Nov 18, 20203 min read
Easy Less-Waste Bathroom Swaps
I’ve been trying to decrease my waste for a few years now and have found it most difficult to change my grooming habits. Maybe it’s...
Hannah
Nov 17, 20202 min read
Our New Clothesline!
If you are an avid follower of this website (and I hope you are!), you will know that upon re-reading How Bad are Bananas by Mike...
Jessica Forrest
Oct 26, 20203 min read
The 45 by 2030 Pledge: Climate Change Commitment at the Household Level
Our friend, Jessica Forrest, is back! Following-up on her previous post, she imagines household level commitments on climate change… It...
Hannah
Oct 22, 20205 min read
How Living Green Saves Me Green
The Zero Waste Movement has gotten a bad reputation as an elitist movement for people who can afford Teslas and fancy products. While we...
Hannah
Oct 8, 20203 min read
Postpone Turning on the Heat with an Eco-Hygge Survival Kit
While I would argue that we never need AC in New Hampshire, heating our houses to at least 55 degrees in the Winter is usually a must so...
Jessica Forrest
Oct 7, 20207 min read
What is your Household Carbon Footprint? And What Can You Do About It?
Today we have a guest post from our friend and fellow Concord resident Jessica Forrest! Jessica has developed tools for companies to...
Hannah
Oct 1, 20204 min read
Green Your Ride
A little known fact about me, which will surprise anyone who met me after college, is that I LOVE to drive. I really love it. I love...
Rachel
Sep 28, 20202 min read
Respect Your Things
The other day, while I listened to Laura Knoy discuss Zero Waste with her guests, the panelists talked about the important Rs – reduce,...
Hannah
Sep 22, 20203 min read
A Guide to Eco Hydration
We hear a lot about ethical and sustainable eating, but drinking often takes a back seat. Not today. Let’s focus on how to hydrate...
Hannah
Sep 17, 20201 min read
Decorating with Nature – Fall Edition
It’s almost Fall and all the stores and online advertisers are trying to sell you a bunch of fake pumpkins, apples, and leaf garlands....
Hannah
Aug 21, 20203 min read
How to Conserve Water at Home
When we first published this article, many areas of New Hampshire, including Merrimack county, were in a state of moderate to severe...
Ben
Aug 19, 20206 min read
Green Your Grill!
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, many take to the outdoors to cook their food on the grill. It is nice to be in the open air, it is a...
Hannah
Aug 11, 20203 min read
I take out one 4-gallon trash bag every three weeks – and so can you!!
Taking out the trash does not have to be a daily – or even weekly – chore. In our house, we take out one 4-gallon trash bag (that’s the...
Rachel
Aug 10, 20201 min read
DIY Fabric Softener
The other day, my friend texted me: “Hey question – wondering your thoughts. My towels don’t like city water. They’re so stiff now and...
Rachel
Aug 5, 20202 min read
Low-Cost Ways to Make Easy Eco-Friendly Changes – Part 2
As I said in the earlier version of this series, I think most people care about saving the Earth, but more pressing concerns – such as...
Hannah
Aug 4, 20202 min read
The Ephemeral Extravagance of a Fresh Tomato
We don’t eat fresh tomatoes for most of the year. From October to June, we get our tomato kicks from salsa, marinara, and tomato soup. We...
Hannah
Jul 28, 20203 min read
Five Questions with Susan Varn, NH Activist
Susan Varn, aside from being my mother and a wonderful human being, is a community member who cares deeply about her impact on the Earth,...
Rachel
Jul 27, 20201 min read
Easy Baking Swaps
If you’re like me, you’ve been baking a lot more often now that we’re staying home due to Covid-19. If you’re also like me, you really...
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