Roger Lohr Cross country skiing and snowshoeing are some of the most “sustainable” recreational activities requiring skiers or snowshoers to use their own power and techniques to move over the snow. But when these sports are offered commercially, the trails … Continue reading →
Cassandra Hemenway We’ve all done it. There’s a thing we’re not sure of – a lightbulb, a plastic bag, maybe a Styrofoam tray– and we throw it in the recycling bin because we REALLY want it to be recyclable, even … Continue reading →
Tackling the ever-evolving world of meat-based burger alternatives Marc Kaye Long gone are the days when finding an alternative burger for vegetarians or vegans was a distant wish. Today, there are more options than ever, and I’m here to help … Continue reading →
Clean water for good health, environment and beer Jessie Haas Beer. Did you ever sit there staring at a pint, wondering what’s in it? People love to talk about hops and barley, but, fundamentally, beer is water, over 90% water. … Continue reading →
George Harvey Through reforestation, we can draw down atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂). We can also use wood from the forests to heat our homes. The question is, can we do both of these things at the same time? One of … Continue reading →
Avena sativa, the Unexpected Superfood Larry Plesent When I think of superfoods (ingredients that are especially high in vitamins, minerals and other botanical goodies), I think of exotic red berries from Brazil or peanut-like legumes that grow on vines in … Continue reading →
David Fried Walking up the dirt road in Johnson, Vermont the other day, I came across glowing red berries in clusters all over the stems of a large bush. I tasted some. Wow. Sour, but good. Would be very fine … Continue reading →
George Harvey Five years have gone by since the Green Energy Times’ article “Sustainable Sugaring” appeared (http://bit.ly/GET-sugaring). We felt it was time to reconnect with some of the people we interviewed and see how they are doing, especially regarding their … Continue reading →
Save 45% in Fuel Costs with Renewable Heating and New Biomass Boiler Systems Jim Van Valkenburgh A project to upgrade the heating system at Green Street School (GSS) in Brattleboro, VT has been a tremendous success in comfort, annual energy … Continue reading →
Clean Tech Business of the Year Awardees Recognized at Annual Member Holiday Dinner Clean Energy NH, the Granite State’s leading clean energy advocate and educator, held its third annual Member Holiday Dinner on December 11 and announced the winners of … Continue reading →