Category Archives: Eco-Tips

Leggat-Barr Family Reduces Carbon Footprint

Posted on March 1, 2014 by lcaro

Thank you to Steve Barr for this update of the Leggat-Barr family’s steps to “recycle” their 1840s North Yarmouth farmhouse and make it more modern and fuel-efficient: We heat primarily with wood, about 4 cords a year (we LOVE the … Continue reading →

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Green Ninja Climate Footprint: Children’s Time Earth Day 2013

Posted on April 22, 2013 by lcaro

Children’s Time – April 21, 2013 So, have you ever heard of having a big carbon footprint?  This is a story about someone with a big carbon footprint and how to make it smaller. Show Green Ninja video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeYOZgbgG1Q For Earth … Continue reading →

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Tips for Buying Local Food

Posted on April 15, 2013 by lcaro

There’s been lots of talk about how buying locally raised food reduces our global footprint.  Here are some suggestions for how to make the transition: • Start small.  Rather than giving up your favorite long-distance foods like coffee, bananas, or … Continue reading →

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