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[2/2] #StarIsland, #GosportNH - #GreenGosport Initiatives that can be practiced on the #Mainland!

"Plan Your Errands

Star Island: We run a boat back and forth to the mainland most days of the week, and we recognize the cost of doing so both environmentally and economically. By planning our boat schedule accordingly, we eliminate unnecessary or redundant trips and reduce the number of times we need to go back and forth. This means less diesel to power the boat.

Mainland: When you have errands to do, make one long trip out of it instead of several. Going back and forth from your home is less efficient time wise, but also uses more gasoline if you’re driving. This requires planning, but we know you can do it. You plan to come to Star Island, right?

#Walk

Star Island: #Walking is how we get around on Star Island. Aside from a few freight trucks used to move heavy objects around the island (like luggage, or trash), people get from A to B by walking. This provides exercise, but also means that we are not using carbon-based fuels for transportation. Walking is an easy way to get where you’re going on island, even if it requires three flights of stairs. The only time we don’t suggest walking on island is if you’re late for a boat, then try running.

Mainland: We recognize that walking isn’t always the most practical form of transportation on the mainland, but we encourage you to think about where you can walk. If you live near your city center, why not walk to go out to eat instead of drive? Or, if you’re driving to a shopping center, park once and walk to several stores instead of driving to each one. Walking takes time, yes, but it’s well worth it. Studies have even suggested walking promotes creativity.

Make Informed Purchases

Star Island: We make purchases mindfully and consider several factors: do we need this item? Is this item energy efficient / #EnvironmentallyFriendly? What’s the quality, will this item last? Are we supporting another local organization? Sometimes we seek alternatives. For example, we mix #vinegar and #BakingSoda together for an all-purpose cleaner and use vinegar to wash windows and mirrors instead of glass cleaner. Also, we consider packaging when purchasing: is the product packaged in bulk? Can we reuse or recycle the packaging?

Mainland: When you’re shopping, think about what you need instead of what you want. You might miss the latest cellphone craze, but you’ll still be able to text and call people, right? Shop second hand. Purchase in bulk and reuse containers (for example: use canning jars to purchase and store dry goods such as coffee, popcorn, oats, and rice among others). Also, consider paper bags instead of plastic bags when making purchases. Or, remember to use a reusable bag or opt out if you’re only purchasing a few items.

Comfort Level

Everywhere: Do what makes sense for you. Don’t walk 50 miles to work when taking public transportation makes more sense. And if you don’t have a yard, growing a garden will be rather difficult. We encourage you to make choices that you are comfortable with, but also to ask yourself if you can do more to make a sustainable impact in your life and for your community. Be creative. Have fun. #GoGreen! "

Source:
https://starisland.org/the-island/green/practices/

#SolarPunkSunday #SolarPunk #SelfReliance #RenewableEnergy
#Renewables #RenewablesNow
#GreenPractices #OffGrid #IslandLiving #EcoConsciousLiving #IslesOfShoals

𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗸𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹: 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝘁 𝗩𝗿𝗶𝗷𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗱𝘀𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗸 𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘇𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗼𝗽𝗷𝗲𝘀

Baking soda, je kent het vast om mee te bakken of om in gerechten te verwerken. Maar wist je dat je er ook heel goed mee kunt schoonmaken? Het is een stuk minder extreem dan kristalsoda en net zo effectief. Schoonmaakexpert Zamarra Kok heeft drie goede...

https://www.rtl.nl/wonen/huishouden/artikel/5181134/dit-kun-je-schoonmaken-met-baking-soda

#BakingSoda #Vrijheidsbeeld #ViezeTheekopjes

𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗸𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹: 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝘁 𝗩𝗿𝗶𝗷𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗱𝘀𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗸 𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘇𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗼𝗽𝗷𝗲𝘀

Baking soda, je kent het vast om mee te bakken of om in gerechten te verwerken. Maar wist je dat je er ook heel goed mee kunt schoonmaken? Het is een stuk minder extreem dan kristalsoda en net zo effectief. Schoonmaakexpert Zamarra Kok heeft drie goede...

https://www.rtl.nl/wonen/huishouden/artikel/5181134/dit-kun-je-schoonmaken-met-baking-soda

#BakingSoda #Vrijheidsbeeld #ViezeTheekopjes

𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗸𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹: 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝘁 𝗩𝗿𝗶𝗷𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗱𝘀𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗸 𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘇𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗼𝗽𝗷𝗲𝘀

Baking soda, je kent het vast om mee te bakken of om in gerechten te verwerken. Maar wist je dat je er ook heel goed mee kunt schoonmaken? Het is een stuk minder extreem dan kristalsoda en net zo effectief. Schoonmaakexpert Zamarra Kok heeft drie goede...

https://www.rtl.nl/wonen/huishouden/artikel/5181134/dit-kun-je-schoonmaken-met-baking-soda

#BakingSoda #Vrijheidsbeeld #ViezeTheekopjes

𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗸𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹: 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝘁 𝗩𝗿𝗶𝗷𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗱𝘀𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗸 𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘇𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗼𝗽𝗷𝗲𝘀

Baking soda, je kent het vast om mee te bakken of om in gerechten te verwerken. Maar wist je dat je er ook heel goed mee kunt schoonmaken? Het is een stuk minder extreem dan kristalsoda en net zo effectief. Schoonmaakexpert Zamarra Kok heeft drie goede...

https://www.rtl.nl/wonen/huishouden/artikel/5181134/dit-kun-je-schoonmaken-met-baking-soda

#BakingSoda #Vrijheidsbeeld #ViezeTheekopjes

𝗕𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗸𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹: 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝘁 𝗩𝗿𝗶𝗷𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗱𝘀𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗯𝗮𝗸 𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘇𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗼𝗽𝗷𝗲𝘀

Baking soda, je kent het vast om mee te bakken of om in gerechten te verwerken. Maar wist je dat je er ook heel goed mee kunt schoonmaken? Het is een stuk minder extreem dan kristalsoda en net zo effectief. Schoonmaakexpert Zamarra Kok heeft drie goede...

https://www.rtl.nl/wonen/huishouden/artikel/5181134/dit-kun-je-schoonmaken-met-baking-soda

#BakingSoda #Vrijheidsbeeld #ViezeTheekopjes