Suffield Garden Club, Inc.
Organized June 24, 1934
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Think Green!
RECYCLING IN CONNECTICUT
Connecticut burns more than 60% of its trash
and has a goal to reduce that to 40%.
Ten items you must recycle!
Everything you need to know... from CT DEP.
ELECTRONIC WASTE
A comprehensive guide to responsibly disposing of your unwanted electronics.
Nothing shipped overseas.
Bring your used flip flops to any monthly meeting!
Drop off at the Aveda store next time you're at Westfarms Mall, W. Hartford!
Drop off at Whole Foods in W. Hartford!
Drop off up to 10 pairs of athletic shoes at a time at any Nike store. (Yes, Westfarms Mall has one).
GREEN CLEANING
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!
- What's your carbon footprint?
1. Recycle, recycle, recycle.
- Use reusable shopping bags.
recommendations.
3. Be more efficient in transportation activities and
behaviors.
4. Conserve water, thereby conserving electricity.
- What's your water footprint?
PRODUCTS.
- Make your own green cleaners.
- Join the Freedom Lawn initiative of the Farmington River Watershed Association (Suffield is a member town). Be free of synthetic lawn pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
(Did you know Connecticut has had a mandate for green cleaning in state facilities since 2006?)
Online Resources
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection publishes P2 View, a quarterly newsletter with pollution prevention tips and ways to make our world greener, cleaner and healthier. The DEP also has a Home, Green Home page with useful tips.
Healthy Child Healthy World is a nonprofit inspiring parents to protect young children from harmful chemicals. Relevant info for protecting everyone!
Earth911 is your one-stop shop for all you need to know about reducing your impact, reusing what you’ve got and recycling your trash.
Eartheasy offers information, products and seasonal articles to help you lead a more sustainable life. 
The Green Guide for everyday living, National Geographic's source for greening your life.
Green living tips provides earth-friendly advice for going green, thereby reducing costs, consumption and impact on the environment. 
SafeLawns is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting natural lawn care.