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Stop Plastic Pollution Comments from Nevada

Thank you for lending your voice to our worthy endeavor. Please share with friends and associates. Encourage them to join with us in speaking out in our own words. Got something to say? Send us photographs and we’ll post on the state page where plastic pollution is happening. Walk the talk with a donation of $3,…

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Let’s Break Free From Plastic Pollution

During these difficult times the world continues to turn and we continue to pollute. Congress has introduced a bill that would limit the production and use of plastics and other packaging products. The Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act responds to rampant plastic pollution.  Tell Washington why stopping plastic pollution is vital for our quality…

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Why Not Quick Release

Top 12 Reasons to Not Spread Quick Release Fertilizer 12. The MA Department of Agricultural Resources recommends one application of 100% slow-release fertilizer in the fall. 11. Better golf courses only fertilize when needed; and make sure that no fertilizer goes anywhere else. 10. Save $ while not polluting by stopping the use of fast-acting…

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What is quick-release fertilizer?

  What is good about 100% slow-release fertilizer? Slow-release fertilizer comes in a granular or pellet form. The coating takes time and moisture to break down. It is water insoluble (WIN), feeding the lawn over time only during suitable grass growing conditions. Applied in the fall, slow-release is more efficient and economical because the turf…

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Grass Turf and Soil Fun Facts

Fun Fact: Grass lawns improve air quality by trapping airborne dust particles and other pollutants. Fun Fact: Grass absorbs and disperses the sun’s rays, preventing the ground underneath from absorbing and storing the heat. Lawns reduce the need to use air conditioning on warmer days and save you money on use of electricity. Fun Fact:…

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Testimonials

Testimonials “One of the ways the Governor and state legislature can achieve their worthy goals of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is capturing and sequestering carbon in healthy lawns, both at home and in our public and private golf courses using non-quick release fertilizers.” Jack Clarke Director of Public Policy & Government Relations Mass Audubon  www.massaudubon.org …

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Participating Towns for Blue Sky over MA

Towns and cities participating in the Blue Sky over MA Contest Here are communities already gathering pledges. If you live in one of these places, please sign their pledge and together help combat the climate crisis. To Be Announced   We invite you to create your own group.   Let’s talks about how to participate:…

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Vote the Ocean

Pledge to be a consistent voter, one who puts first ocean, climate change, and environmental issues. ORI’s Vote the Ocean and the Environmental Voter Project are working together to send you free election reminders before every election. Studies have shown that these simple reminders can dramatically increase your likelihood of voting. You can double, triple,…

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