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This Month's
Favorites
Local Climate Action Day Events, October 24, 2009
MassSpins Climate Action Bike Ride
This
ride is sponsored by MassBike, Green Decade Cambridge, and the Green
Streets Initiative. The ride will go from Cambridge Common to the
Boston Under Water 350 Festival (see below).
Boston Under Water 350 Festival
This
festival will bring the dangers of inaction on Climate Change
home. Gathering in Christopher Columbus Park on the Boston
Waterfront, participants will build a wall of sandbags to illustrate
the dangers of rising seas and stronger storms. Also:
face-painting, canoe races, street theater, beach and water games.
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Hello!
We hope everyone is enjoying the
arrival of Fall. The changing leaves are particularly vibrant in
New England this year due to all the rain we had early in the
summer. Fall is one of our favorite times of year here at
Greenward--a great season for apple picking, bike rides, leaf peeping,
and more. This Fall is also presenting some notable
opportunities to show that you care about climate change: Senators John
Kerry and Barbara Boxer introduced a climate bill
to the Senate on September 30 (the House version passed in June).
Debate is going on now and it's a fine time for a phone call, email, or
letter to your representatives in DC. If you prefer to join your voice
with others, October 24 is the International Day of Climate
Action. Wherever you are in the world, you should be able to find
others showing their concern for the planet by visiting 350.org. Check this month's favorites for some local events. When
you get done apple picking, writing that letter to your senators, and
attending that climate action event, perhaps you will have time to
check out the new items we have in the store... |
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Casabella Eclipse Cleaning Products
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Casabella's
eclipse (TM) line is the most attractive and well thought-out line of
cleaning tools you are likely to find. They also happen to be
made of recycled materials (soda bottles account for the green color of
the plastic) in the USA. All of the different tools, including a
broom, hand duster, floor duster, and sponge mop are modular and can
pop in and out of the ergonomic aluminum pole. Replacement
heads/bristles are available to ensure a long life for all the
tools. We also have their clever doormat, made of 100% recycled
tires. It reads "Welcome" when viewed from one side and "Goodbye"
from the other.
$12.99-$29.99
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Preserve Kitchen
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This
line of kitchen accessories is made by our friends at Preserve in
Waltham, MA. All of their products are made of 100% recycled
materials in the USA. All of the plastic items are made of
BPA-free, food safe, #5 polypropylene plastic. Each item in the
line features bright colors, innovative design touches, and reasonable
prices. They are all dishwasher safe and built to last. The
line currently includes cutting boards, colanders, food storage
containers, mixing bowls, and measuring cups.
$3.49 - $25.99
Click here to learn more about Preserve's manufacturing process and the benefits of buying recycled over virgin plastic products.
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Goodkind Pens and Pencils
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These
are some nice pens and pencils, just the thing for that letter you are
writing to your senator about the climate bill. They have the
warm look and feel that comes from natural wood and they have a nice
heft to them that makes for comfortable writing. Goodkind's
Triggerwood pens and mechanical pencils are made in the USA of
sustainably harvested beechwood. The pens include two quality
replaceable brass ink cartridges. The pencils use 0.7mm
leads. You can even put a stamp on the package and return it to
Goodkind for reuse!
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Thanks for reading!
Sincerely,
Scott & Simone Greenward | |
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