A solar system captures solar radiation through a solar collector. A heat transfer fluid inside the collector heats up and is pumped to a heat exhanger where the absorbed heat is transmitted to the drinking water or heating circuit. The cooled heat transfer fluid is pumped back to the collector and the cycle is repeated. Depending [...]
Mama Earth is a family owned, local green business, started in 2010 in Wyoming, Rhode Island. They focus on Green Dry Cleaning, Cloth Diapers and sustainable Global Crafts. About Mama Earth, from their website: We understand that modern families have a busy lifestyle. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for our customers to have [...]
What is Trees 2020? Trees 2020 is an initiative with an ambitious goal: to plant and care for 40,000 new trees across Providence’s 25 neighborhoods over the next 12 years. By planting 40,000 trees, Providence can increase its tree cover to 30%. Trees, one of our most important assets, boost air and water quality, moderate [...]
Party for the Planet at the Roger William’s Park Zoo is a week long green extravaganza featuring art made from recycled products or inspired by nature, interactive demos that will teach you all the fun you can have outdoors and green organizations from throughout RI sharing tips on how to live green in your community [...]
The Roger Williams Park Zoo, along with Trees 2020 is once again holding it’s Planting for the Planet event, to raise awareness for local tree populations! Trees work as carbon sinks, removing and storing the excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and repairing the balance of greenhouse gases. The effects of losing a carbon sink [...]
Five Rhode Island golf courses have officially been certified as “green.” According to the certification, the courses are judged on the effects they have on the environment including water usage, chemical use, energy consumption and air emissions. The following courses have been certified: PUBLIC COURSES Meadow Brook Golf Course in Richmond PRIVATE COURSES Alpine Country [...]
This March 16, the Roger William Park Zoo’s very own Roots & Shoots group is teaming up with the City of Providence and Eco-Depot to organize a household hazardous waste and e-waste recycling drive. Bring your household hazardous waste and electronic waste to the Department of Public Works on Allen’s Avenue in Providence between 8 AM [...]
FarmFreshRI.org was started as a “hub for fresh, healthy food” and has grown into the most complete resource for many Rhode Islanders looking to support the organic lifestyle. This site has an incredibly thorough presentation of: • Farmer’s Markets • Volunteer Opportunities • Restaurants • Conferences …and much more. Please support this excellent resource and visit their [...]
Restivo’s Heating & Air Conditioning is the presenting sponsor behind GoGreenRI.org They have supported this website since 2008 – and have been a huge asset in the marketing and promotion of the Green movement in Rhode Island. Restivo’s distributes high efficiency, reliable products, including heating and cooling solutions from Amana. Here is a little bit [...]
