Recycling Bins Installed on Main Street!

Now there is a place to recycle those soft drink cans and water bottles as you enjoy downtown Ridgefield. Thanks to Boy Scout Alex Hance of Troop 431, eight new recycling bins now stand beside the wrought iron trash bins in downtown Ridgefield. For his Eagle Scout project, Alex secured funding for the bins . . . → Read More: Recycling Bins Installed on Main Street!

RACE still offers rain barrels

Aquarion, the public water supply company for much of Connecticut, has asked for voluntary water conservation during this time of drought and high temperatures [see Ridgefield Patch article on Aquarion's request for water conservation].  Great time to think about using a rain barrel – RACE still has 2 left over from our Earth Day sale.  The . . . → Read More: RACE still offers rain barrels

Federal Grant Supports “Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge” in Ridgefield

Ridgefield is one of 14 Connecticut communities that will participate in the “Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge,” a project slated to receive a $4.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.  Aimed at enabling residents to increase energy efficiency and clean energy installations in their homes, the project will provide education, incentives, assistance  and online . . . → Read More: Federal Grant Supports “Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge” in Ridgefield

What’s Ridgefield’s Carbon Footprint?

This Wednesday, June 23, at 7:30 PM, RACE will be presenting the results of Ridgefield’s greenhouse gas inventory at the Board of Selectmen meeting in Town Hall. All are welcome . . . → Read More: What’s Ridgefield’s Carbon Footprint?

Focus groups on the future of Rt 7

17th June 2010 – Focus groups on the future of Rt 7 (for Ridgefield this affects Branchville and the intersections of 7 & 35) are TODAY at VP School, 4:30 – 8 pm.  You can stop in for 15 minutes, an hour, or however long suits you.  It IS an issue that affects the environmental and . . . → Read More: Focus groups on the future of Rt 7

Green Real Estate: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Is your business being attacked by energy leaches? Read on to . . . → Read More: Green Real Estate: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Recycle your ink cartridges

Recycle your ink cartridges and support our local Youth Commission. Recycling bins are located around town, including at Town Hall, on Main Street and the . . . → Read More: Recycle your ink cartridges

Where’s the Recycling Center?

The recycling center is located at 55 South St, Ridgefield. For more information, please . . . → Read More: Where’s the Recycling Center?