Suffield Garden Club, Inc.
Organized June 24, 1934
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Think Green!
Only 10% of e-waste is recycled. Here's a comprehensive guide to responsibly recycling, donating or selling your unwanted TV's, cell phones, computers and other electronics.
You probably haven't thought of these...
Help Kenyans recycle used flip flops into jewelry and art thus creating a sustainable livelihood for them. Bring your used flip flops to any monthly meeting!
Donate your used greeting cards and help an abused child at St. Jude's Ranch find new chances.
Your recycled corks are turned into floor tiles and other "green" building materials.
How to recycle them, make your own or make art.
REUSING
GREEN CLEANING
Recipes to make your own cleaners
Conservation
... to aid in the protection of trees, plants and birds... and to instill a respect for the environment.
Our club's purpose is very clear about the importance of environmental stewardship.
From workshops on "green" cleaning to the use of environmentally-friendly products in the public places we maintain as well as in our own yards, we make every effort to promote responsible gardening in the 21st century.
Reduce our personal and club's carbon footprints by taking small steps!
- Recycle, recycle, recycle.
- Use reusable shopping bags.
- Get a home energy audit and implement the recommendations.
- Be more efficient in transportation activities and behaviors.
- Increase use of nontoxic cleaning and gardening products.
- Conserve water, thereby conserving electricity.
Online Resources
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection regularly publishes P2 View, a newsletter with pollution prevention tips.
Here are some of the topics in the Winter 2010 edition:
- Turf's up! Learn about DEP's organic land care program for municipal playing fields.
- Find out how one Manchester couple is getting "smart" about their electric bills.
- What's in your recycling bin? Find out what's new in Connecticut’s recycling universe.
- Planning on doing some home remodeling? Find out where to get inexpensive and unique building materials!
- Water, water everywhere at St. Vincent's Hospital, but nary a bottle to be found!
- Eartha tackles a smelly problem.
Earth 911 is your one-stop shop for all you need to know about reducing your impact, reusing what you’ve got and recycling your trash. Email newsletter available.
Eartheasy offers information, products and seasonal articles to help you lead a more sustainable life. Email newsletter available.
GoodGuide helps you find safe, healthy, and green products that are better for you and the planet. Email updates available.
Green Living Tips provides earth-friendly advice for going green, thereby reducing costs, consumption and impact on the environment. Email newsletter available.
Green Talk is committed to turning the planet green, one conversation at a time. RSS feeds and podcasts available.
