Styrofoam Collection at Kendal at Hanover
We at Kendal began participating last year in the Styrofoam collection events conducted by Sustainable Lebanon and Lebanon Rotary, and by Sustainable Hanover.
That worked out well for those first three foam collection events, but we soon discovered that the word was out, and deposits kept coming.
We had become a victim of our own success!
Textile Recycling Bins Are Here!
Apparel Impact and Hanover have recently placed some of their bins around town so that you can clear out your textile waste and feel good about it. Look for the white bins located at the Hanover Co-op on Lebanon Street, the plaza at 45 Lyme Road and the Department of Public Works. For more information see https://sustainablehanovernh.org/whoknew.
EV Chargers – What’s Up?
If you have an electronic vehicle (EV) or are planning on purchasing one, you will have more than a passing interest in where you are going to find EV chargers, particularly when traveling. As EVs become more and more popular, the demand for chargers of all types is going to dramatically increase.
Upper Valley E-Bike Lending Library
E-bike lending library coming to Hanover, June 14-28.
• We will be offering overnight rentals which are very popular and get booked up quickly.
• We will also offer "Demo Days" on Saturdays (Jun 17 and 24) that provide one-hour opportunities for people to try one or more e-bike models.
• All library services are free.
• Reservations required. www.vitalcommunities.org/uvell
First Hanover Styrofoam Recycling A Great Success!
Over twenty volunteers, including six from Hanover’s Rotary Club, helped collect a whole lot of styrofoam at Hanover’s first styrofoam recycling event.
Two Dedicated and Long Term Volunteer Leaders Stepping Down
Two of Sustainable Hanover’s most dedicated, effective, and long term volunteers are stepping down from their leadership roles. Susan Edwards is ending her sojourn as Chair of the Waste Reduction and Recycling initiative and Marjorie Rogalski, as Co-Chair of Sustainable Hanover.
2022 Community Yard Sale
1000’s of goods are about to change hands in our major recycling/reuse event of 2022
EV Future — Enough Chargers?
The number of Electric Vehicles (EV’s) on the road is increasing quickly, spurred on by government subsidies, concern for the climate, and Hanover’s own goal of 100% renewable transportation by 2050. But these cars need to be charged. Most people with EV’s do most of their charging at home, but for people who live in apartments, and for trips longer than the range of the car, there need to be public chargers. That has become the focus of the efforts to move towards electric transportation.
E-bikes Coming to Hanover
The Upper Valley E-Bike Lending Library will be in Hanover from June 8 to 28.
Volunteers from Sustainable Hanover and Hanover Bike Walk will offer a mix of two-day rentals and one-hour test rides for community members to experience why electric-assist bicycles (e-bikes) are an increasingly popular choice for local travel.
See the schedule and make a reservation (required) online. As in prior years, the event is free.
Help Wanted! Recycling
Hanover’s Recycling Committee is looking for additional members. Our mission is to encourage residents to “reduce, reuse, recycle”. If you are interested or would like to have more information, please contact a committee member or leave a message - sustainablehanovernh@gmail.com.
I Hate to Waste Food
Rummaging through my refrigerator, I came upon a pear. It was a beautiful yellow-green when I stored in the fridge to eat later. Unfortunately, later never came—or rather, when it did, the pear was a mass of brown pulp. Yuck. I hate to waste food.
Recycling Update & Holiday Recycling Tips
Did you know that the holiday season generates about 25 percent more trash? The following tips for using less "stuff" during the Holiday season will not only show you how to reduce, reuse but also how to reduce waste in the Upper Valley.