greater news - february

IN THE STORE

Apologies to our Canadian customers, but we are discontinuing shipments to Canada due to cost and customs issues. Please see our Shipping Policy for more information.

Contracting & Installation Services
Did you know that Greater Goods offers installation and contracting services? Whether you need help installing that new tankless water heater or you're planning a new green renovation on your home, we have experienced, highly-skilled contractors to meet your needs. Learn more or get an estimate. >>

A Little Winter Green
Whether transplanting your houseplants or starting seeds for your spring garden, this month in the store, we're featuring eco-friendly indoor and container gardening products to help you bring a little green into the middle of the D.C. winter grey. From Hoffman organic potting soil to Plant Nannies that will water your plants while you're away, come and check out what's new in the store!

Tweet with Greater Goods!
Be our fan on Facebook and follow our eco-tweets on Twitter! Check out Greater Goods on Meetup.com. You'll find our monthly Green Living Classes schedule, along with a great community of people interested in green living!

PRODUCT SPECIALS

NEW! - Clean and Green with District Suds
Greater Goods' very first product is now available—and we're so proud! Our oversized 8 oz. handmilled soap bar is a combination of goats' milk and lavender that you will love. These earth-friendly, luxury soaps are made locally by Kristina Libby, founder of For the Love of... and host of the Lotions and Potions class here at Greater Goods. Shop for District Suds Handmilled Soap. >>

GG.COM SPECIALS
All green pet supplies in our online store are now 10% Off through February 28, 2010, while supplies last. Use code GG10PET to get your discount! Shop for Pet Supplies >>

Composting's Gone High-Tech and 15% Off!
Composting kitchen scraps in the backyard is all well and good, but we've got nothing against letting technology speed up nature's progress. NatureMill just came out with the newest version of its home composting system, the XE series, and Greater Goods has it!

NatureMill's indoor composting machines have a motor-driven mechanism that churns up your kitchen scraps, adding heat and oxygen which cuts the decomposition time down to about two weeks. When the compost is finished, it drops into a bin at the bottom of the machine. The odor-free XE can fit under your kitchen counter too! And, until February 28, 2010, all NatureMill composters are 15% off, while supplies last! Check out the NatureMill XE >>

GREEN LIVING CLASSES

Limit 20 per Class • Registration Required • More Info and Registration >>

Urban Composting
Saturday, February 6th, 11am - FREE
Break it down! Who knew composting in the city could be so easy? Cindy of Eco-Coach will teach you how to compost with no smell, no fuss, and no muss.

Home Ecology
Thursday, February 11th, 8pm - FREE
Create a healthy home for your children & family. Understand the dangers of residential pollution and learn how recycling and reducing the use of toxic chemicals makes your home a safe haven.

Solar Panels
Thursday, February 18th, 8pm - FREE
Everything you ever wanted to know about installing solar panels in your home!

Energy Efficiency
Saturday, February 27th, 11am - FREE
Want to conserve energy but don’t know where to start? There are simple steps that you can take to make your home more energy efficient and save money, whether you own or rent your place. In this workshop, we will walk you through the basics, to help you get started right away.

WANT TO HELP OUT?
If you'd like to facilitate a workshop or discussion on your favorite eco-topic, help out at one of our events, or organize a volunteer activity, just send us an email at info@greatergoods.com.

IN THE COMMUNITY

For us, Valentine's Day is just an annual reminder of how sad and lonely we are (sigh). The rest of you meanwhile, are thinking about flowers and chocolates for your sweetheart. Here are some resources you might find helpful...

Chocolates
Gerogetown-based J. Chocolatier (1039 33rd St. NW) crafts handmade chocolates from the freshest ingredients. Stop by to check out their selection of toffee, nut, and truffle confections.

Divine Chocolate is "Owned by cocoa farmers, made for chocolate lovers". They improve the lives of African cocoa farmers by helping them establish their own unique brand. Pick them up at Biagio Fine Chocolates (1904 18th Street NW) and Chocolate Chocolate (1130 Connecticut Ave. NW).

Flowers
Want to impress your significant other? See what Sidra Forman can offer you. Sidra focuses on seasonal and sustainably produced elements to create one-of-a-kind arrangements. Be sure to check out her blog, too.

If you're in the Dupont Circle area on Sundays, be sure to visit Bob Wollam at the Farmers Market.

GREEN RESOURCES

CityRenewed: Living green in the DC area
DC Green List: Green events in DC
Culture Mob: a great resource for happenings in the District
A great collection of green resources in DC by blogger Sacha Cohen: GoingGreenDC.net
Green Drinks is a monthly happy hour for those working in environmental issues, or just interested: www.greendrinks.org
DC government's current environmental programs, policies, services, events, and issues: www.green.dc.gov/green/site/default.asp
CarbonFreeDC: Mobilizing DC residents to reduce local carbon emissions: www.carbonfreedc.org
Find a farmer's market near you: www.freshfarmmarket.org
Find a community garden to join: www.dc-urban-gardener-news.com/community_gardens/
The only publication specifically targeting DC-area gardening enthusiasts: www.washingtongardener.com/
Find a CSA: www.localharvest.org
Learn how to grow your own garden: www.monkeysee.com/play/10009-how-to-grow-your-own-vegetable-garden
Join a very active Yahoo! group and get plugged in to daily exchanges on all kinds of related issues: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DCUrbanGardeners/

DC HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE/E-CYCLING DROP-OFF SITE OPEN
DPW now provides weekly Household Hazardous Waste/E-cycling collections for District residents on Saturdays at the Fort Totten Trash Transfer Station, 4900 John F. McCormack Road, NE, 20011, 8 am to 3 pm. The District also offers the metropolitan area’s first permanent weekly document shredding service for residents.

Accepted Household Hazardous Waste includes: Leftover cleaning and gardening chemicals, small quantities of gasoline, pesticides and poisons, mercury thermometers, paint, solvents, spent batteries of all kinds, antifreeze, chemistry sets, automotive fluids, and asbestos tiles, fluorescent light bulbs, polishes, and moth balls.

Unacceptable items: Ammunition, bulk trash, wooden TV consoles, propane tanks, microwave ovens, air conditioners and other appliances, as well as radioactive or medical wastes.

Residents can also e-cycle end-of-life consumer electronics, including audio-visual equipment, televisions, VCRs, cell phones and home office equipment such as computers, computer parts, printers, photocopiers and fax machines. These machines will be broken down into their component parts (plastic, glass, toxic metals) and recycled or disposed of safely. More Info >>

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greater news - february IN THE STORE Apologies to our Canadian customers, but we are discontinuing shipments to Canada due to cost and customs issues. Please see our Shipping Policy for more information. Contracting & Installation Services Did you know that Greater Goods offers installation and contracting services? Whether you need help installing that new tankless water heater or you're planning a new green renovation on your home, we have experienced, highly-skilled contractors to meet your needs. Learn more or get an estimate. >> A Little Winter Green Whether transplanting your houseplants or starting seeds for your spring garden, this month in the store, we're featuring eco-friendly indoor and container gardening products to help you bring a little green into the middle of the D.C. winter grey. From Hoffman organic potting soil to Plant Nannies that will water your plants while you're away, come and check out what's new in the store! Tweet with Greater Goods! Be our fan on Facebook and follow our eco-tweets on Twitter! Check out Greater Goods on Meetup.com. You'll find our monthly Green Living Classes schedule, along with a great community of people interested in green living! PRODUCT SPECIALS NEW! - Clean and Green with District Suds Greater Goods' very first product is now available—and we're so proud! Our oversized 8 oz. handmilled soap bar is a combination of goats' milk and lavender that you will love. These earth-friendly, luxury soaps are made locally by Kristina Libby, founder of For the Love of... and host of the Lotions and Potions class here at Greater Goods. Shop for District Suds Handmilled Soap. >> GG.COM SPECIALS All green pet supplies in our online store are now 10% Off through February 28, 2010, while supplies last. Use code GG10PET to get your discount! Shop for Pet Supplies >> Composting's Gone High-Tech and 15% Off! Composting kitchen scraps in the backyard is all well and good, but we've got nothing against letting technology speed up nature's progress. NatureMill just came out with the newest version of its home composting system, the XE series, and Greater Goods has it! NatureMill's indoor composting machines have a motor-driven mechanism that churns up your kitchen scraps, adding heat and oxygen which cuts the decomposition time down to about two weeks. When the compost is finished, it drops into a bin at the bottom of the machine. The odor-free XE can fit under your kitchen counter too! And, until February 28, 2010, all NatureMill composters are 15% off, while supplies last! Check out the NatureMill XE >> GREEN LIVING CLASSES Limit 20 per Class • Registration Required • More Info and Registration >> Urban Composting Saturday, February 6th, 11am - FREE Break it down! Who knew composting in the city could be so easy? Cindy of Eco-Coach will teach you how to compost with no smell, no fuss, and no muss. Home Ecology Thursday, February 11th, 8pm - FREE Create a healthy home for your children & family. Understand the dangers of residential pollution and learn how recycling and reducing the use of toxic chemicals makes your home a safe haven. Solar Panels Thursday, February 18th, 8pm - FREE Everything you ever wanted to know about installing solar panels in your home! Energy Efficiency Saturday, February 27th, 11am - FREE Want to conserve energy but don’t know where to start? There are simple steps that you can take to make your home more energy efficient and save money, whether you own or rent your place. In this workshop, we will walk you through the basics, to help you get started right away. WANT TO HELP OUT? If you'd like to facilitate a workshop or discussion on your favorite eco-topic, help out at one of our events, or organize a volunteer activity, just send us an email at info@greatergoods.com. IN THE COMMUNITY For us, Valentine's Day is just an annual reminder of how sad and lonely we are (sigh). The rest of you meanwhile, are thinking about flowers and chocolates for your sweetheart. Here are some resources you might find helpful... Chocolates Gerogetown-based J. Chocolatier (1039 33rd St. NW) crafts handmade chocolates from the freshest ingredients. Stop by to check out their selection of toffee, nut, and truffle confections. Divine Chocolate is "Owned by cocoa farmers, made for chocolate lovers". They improve the lives of African cocoa farmers by helping them establish their own unique brand. Pick them up at Biagio Fine Chocolates (1904 18th Street NW) and Chocolate Chocolate (1130 Connecticut Ave. NW). Flowers Want to impress your significant other? See what Sidra Forman can offer you. Sidra focuses on seasonal and sustainably produced elements to create one-of-a-kind arrangements. Be sure to check out her blog, too. If you're in the Dupont Circle area on Sundays, be sure to visit Bob Wollam at the Farmers Market. GREEN RESOURCES CityRenewed: Living green in the DC area DC Green List: Green events in DC Culture Mob: a great resource for happenings in the District A great collection of green resources in DC by blogger Sacha Cohen: GoingGreenDC.net Green Drinks is a monthly happy hour for those working in environmental issues, or just interested: www.greendrinks.org DC government's current environmental programs, policies, services, events, and issues: www.green.dc.gov/green/site/default.asp CarbonFreeDC: Mobilizing DC residents to reduce local carbon emissions: www.carbonfreedc.org Find a farmer's market near you: www.freshfarmmarket.org Find a community garden to join: www.dc-urban-gardener-news.com/community_gardens/ The only publication specifically targeting DC-area gardening enthusiasts: www.washingtongardener.com/ Find a CSA: www.localharvest.org Learn how to grow your own garden: www.monkeysee.com/play/10009-how-to-grow-your-own-vegetable-garden Join a very active Yahoo! group and get plugged in to daily exchanges on all kinds of related issues: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DCUrbanGardeners/ DC HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE/E-CYCLING DROP-OFF SITE OPEN DPW now provides weekly Household Hazardous Waste/E-cycling collections for District residents on Saturdays at the Fort Totten Trash Transfer Station, 4900 John F. McCormack Road, NE, 20011, 8 am to 3 pm. The District also offers the metropolitan area’s first permanent weekly document shredding service for residents. Accepted Household Hazardous Waste includes: Leftover cleaning and gardening chemicals, small quantities of gasoline, pesticides and poisons, mercury thermometers, paint, solvents, spent batteries of all kinds, antifreeze, chemistry sets, automotive fluids, and asbestos tiles, fluorescent light bulbs, polishes, and moth balls. Unacceptable items: Ammunition, bulk trash, wooden TV consoles, propane tanks, microwave ovens, air conditioners and other appliances, as well as radioactive or medical wastes. Residents can also e-cycle end-of-life consumer electronics, including audio-visual equipment, televisions, VCRs, cell phones and home office equipment such as computers, computer parts, printers, photocopiers and fax machines. These machines will be broken down into their component parts (plastic, glass, toxic metals) and recycled or disposed of safely. More Info >>

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