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These days, computers are the number one way we get our information, but there are ways to make our electronic friends more energy efficient as well: • Turn off your computer at night or when you are not using it for several hours. • Enable the Power Management feature for your monitor. • Turn off your computer monitor when you are not using your computer for 15 minutes or longer. • If you buy a new computer, consider a laptop. Laptops use only 1/4 the energy of a standard desktop. • If you buy a new monitor, consider a flat screen. Read More »

Trash is everywhere, and it's becoming a problem. So why not answer two green dilemmas at once by transforming your lawn and kitchen leftovers into fertile soil for your vegetable and flower beds. See Concordnet.org for more information on composting. Concord residents may pickup up free compost and woodchips made from Concord yard waste whenever the Composting Site is open. Bring your own shovel and barrels or other containers. Read More »

Not only is carpooling a great way to cut down on the nasty side-effects of gasoline emissions, but it's also a lot more fun to share the grueling Monday commute with a friend. Find Concord carpool options at: http://www.erideshare.com/carpool.php?city=Concord&state=MA&zip=01742

Retro truly is rad, especially these days, and so is putting a stop to the amount of trash our society creates. Instead of buying new clothing or household goods, why not check out a consignment shop the next time you need something? You can even make money consigning goods that you are no longer using (check with specific shops for their buying and selling arrangements). Some local consignment shops include: Read More »

Coffee, arguably America's most beloved beverage, has become a hot topic due to the incredible strain that growing puts on soil and increasingly unsustainable farming practices. The good news is that 'fair trade' eco-coffee is now widely available. See this comprehensive guide http://www.thegreenguide.com/products/Food&Drink/Coffee for a greener cup of joe and put your mind at peace.

Check out what your community is doing to help the land it was built on:

“CONCORD CLIMATE ACTION” (CCA) LAUNCHED Read More »

"In Massachusetts, businesses may take a credit against the state excise tax for the purchase and installation of a solar water-heating system. The system must be installed at a commercial building, and the credit may not exceed $300 or 15% of the system cost, whichever is less. This credit expires December 31, 2007. A business may carry over unused portions of the credit for use in taxable year 2007" (DSIRE site). Check out Corporate Credit for more information.

Welcome to Concord'350'!
The Concord350 website is a clearinghouse of ideas, photos, and news related to the creation of Concord-centric 350 events between now and October 24th.

What Does '350' Stand For? Read More »