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BAG-SHARE SITE
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Join in today and help put an end to disposable bag use through this unique initiative.

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Shopping Guide!

75% off insulation
and air sealing!

Could your home use more insulation or other energy efficiency improvements? Now is a great time to take advantage of generous incentives! If your home is served by Western Massachusetts Electric Company, National Grid or Berkshire Gas Company, your cost to insulate or seal your home through the MassSAVE program could be reduced by 75% (up to $2000)!

Call 1-866-527-7283 or visit the MassSAVE website to see about scheduling a free energy audit and getting an insulation proposal.

American Wind Energy Association - The mission of the American Wind Energy Association is to promote wind power growth through advocacy, communication, and education.

Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) - The mission of the Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) is to work with you to protect the environment in the Berkshires and beyond. BEAT educates citizens about the environment and their role in protecting it, keeps the public informed of current local issues that could have an impact on the environment, and helps people work together to take action to protect the environment.

CET - Center for Ecological Technology.

CRIAGS LIST - Free classifieds for Western Massachsuetts

FREECYCLE PLAINFIELD & HILLTOWNS - Our mission is to build a worldwide gifting movement that reduces waste, saves precious resources & eases the burden on our landfills while enabling our members to benefit from the strength of a larger community.

FREECYCLE NORTHAMPTON - Our mission is to build a worldwide gifting movement that reduces waste, saves precious resources & eases the burden on our landfills while enabling our members to benefit from the strength of a larger community.

FOODSAFE.org - List of companies and brand-names offering non-GMO products.

GREEN PEOPLE - World's largest directory of eco-friendly and holistic health products. Organic food, Pet supplies, Natural childbirth, Beauty products, Green Homes, Hemp, Organic cotton, Holistic health products, Recycled products.

GROWING THE VALLEY - Online forum for farmers and gardeners in the Pioneer Valley and Hilltowns to share ideas and resources. It's a place to go to ask questions, help others find solutions. Divided into categories - livestock, crops, classifieds, events, etc. - users can post questions or ideas, and other members can respond

HARVEST TRADER - Classifieds Bulletin Board designed to make it simple and fast for producers to sell surplus produce, dairy, meat, eggs, and nursery stock. It is intended to be equally convenient for buyers to find and purchase these items within their local area. Free Resitration.

HIGHLAND COMMUNITY INITIATIVE -A program of The Trustees of Reservations, The Highland Communities Initiative (HCI) is a group of neighbors and volunteers working to enhance the quality of life and rural character of our communities. HCI is a grant-funded program to promote land conservation and community preservation in rural western Massachusetts.

INSTITUTE FOR RESPONSIBLE TECHNOLOGY - Educating policy makers and the public about genetically modified (GM) foods and crops.

LOCAL GREENIE of PIONEER VALLEY - LocalGreenie.org, the free directory for green and socially responsible businesses and non-profits, complete with in-depth info and social networking features! Follow us on Twitter

MASS WOODS Forest Conservation Program - Our goal is to provide accurate information to woodland owners when they need to make two critical decisions: 1) the potential sale of timber and 2) planning for the future of the property.

NATIONAL CENTER FOR HOME FOOD PRESERVATION - The Center advises people on how to can foods safely, along with offering recipes for how to make delicious foods.

NESEA - New England Sustainable Energy Association.

RE-STORE Home Improvement Center accepts donations of quality but unwanted home improvement materials and sells them to the public at low prices in a convenient retail setting.

VALLEY COMMUNITY LAND TRUST - a progressive non-profit dedicated to ecologically sound land stewardship and wider access to home ownership. We've been around for 30 years and own property throughout Franklin County. We are seeking new members.

VEGGIE TRADER - New website for finding or selling local homegrown produce and surplus in your area.
Veggie Trader is our pilot effort to see if we can help more families eat well, make the most of the environment, and put more backyards to work for the benefit of neighbors, community and country.

WESTFIELD RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION invites Hilltown Sustainability Group folks to view their site, share ideas and stay in touch with them!

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