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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All Eco-ActionPosts
Rachel
- Sep 19, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 5 min
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,...
Rachel
- Mar 8, 2021
- 3 min
Three Women Environmentalists and What We Can Learn From Them
I had a different post planned for today but then learned it’s International Women’s Day! Is there an International Man’s Day? Is there a...
Rachel
- Feb 19, 2021
- 3 min
What Does Texas Tell Us About Our Future?
By now I’m sure you’ve seen the incredible photos coming out of Texas due to icestorms, freezing temperatures, loss of heat and...
Rachel
- Feb 16, 2021
- 2 min
Do You Participate in Politics?
(Short on time? Skip down to the “Action Here” section.) I was never a hugely political person. Sure, I always voted (anyone else get...
Hannah
- Feb 15, 2021
- 2 min
Right to REPAIR! Make your voice heard TODAY!
Short on time? Skip right to the ACTION HERE paragraph to learn how to voice your opinion tomorrow! A few years ago, my iPhone stopped...
Hannah
- Feb 9, 2021
- 1 min
Save our Marsh! Attend the Concord Hearing TODAY
We received an email yesterday from a reader letting us know that the Hoit Road Marsh Wildlife Management Area in Concord is in danger....
Hannah
- Jan 28, 2021
- 2 min
Portsmouth Bans Single-Use Plastics
You might have missed this recent headline amidst the craziness of December: Portsmouth high school students convinced city council to...
Rachel
- Jan 27, 2021
- 3 min
What is Greenwashing?
Ever hear the old saying “if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” That’s how I feel about greenwashing. Greenwashing is...
Hannah
- Jan 26, 2021
- 2 min
Only YOU can save New Hampshire’s forests
Our beautiful state of New Hampshire is the second most forested state in the nation. Nearly 84% of our land is covered with...
Hannah
- Jan 19, 2021
- 3 min
Who’s paying for your burger?
Meat and dairy production accounts for around 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. – CarbonBrief The United States Department of...
Rachel
- Jan 18, 2021
- 2 min
In Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr Day
I’ve been thinking about how best to honor this day on GreenLifeNH and decided to focus on environmental racism. It’s no secret that...
Hannah
- Nov 3, 2020
- 2 min
What to do after you vote…
If you haven’t voted yet, STOP READING IMMEDIATELY AND GO VOTE! To find your NH polling location, visit this site. If you want some more...
Rachel
- Oct 27, 2020
- 2 min
Vote for a Greener Tomorrow
In one week, our country will make a very important decision – do we care about the future of our planet or not? Do we care about the...
Jessica Forrest
- Oct 26, 2020
- 3 min
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...
Rachel
- Oct 12, 2020
- 2 min
What Is Fracking?
Fracking: the process of injecting liquid at high pressure into subterranean rocks, boreholes, etc. so as to force open existing fissures...
Jessica Forrest
- Oct 7, 2020
- 7 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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 16, 2020
- 2 min
Talking about The Green New Deal
“The Green New Deal” is a term I’ve heard and a program that I want to support based on its premise. However, if I’m being honest, I...
Hannah
- Sep 3, 2020
- 2 min
Think you’re making good climate choices? Take this NY Times Quiz to find out!
Want to cut down on your carbon footprint, but not sure the best way to proceed? Wondering whether you should go vegetarian or switch to...
GreenLifeNH Team
- Sep 2, 2020
- 4 min
Three of District 2’s Democratic EC Candidates Talk About the Environment
With the primary less than one week away, GreenLifeNH asked the Executive Council candidates to share their plans for addressing...
GreenLifeNH Team
- Aug 26, 2020
- 5 min
District 15’s Democratic Senate Candidates Talk About the Environment
With the primary less than two weeks away, GreenLifeNH asked the candidates to share their plans for addressing environmental issues....
Rachel
- Aug 24, 2020
- 2 min
Happening Now: California Wildfires
Image taken from the San Francisco Chronicle Fires occur naturally and California’s ecosystems have evolved with (and benefited from)...
Hannah
- Jul 28, 2020
- 3 min
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,...
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