Business Sustainability Cohort The Environmental Assistance Office is launching three new Sustainability Cohorts in the dairy products, brewing, and specialty foods sectors. We would welcome your help in identifying and recruiting businesses for which this program would be a good fit. Ideal businesses are those that are small- or medium-sized, or that are undergoing a […]
Events to help you save money and our environment- Hazardous Waste Collection schedule is available; Green Up Day- first Saturday in May.
What is Polystyrene?Polystyrene (PS) is a petroleum-derived material that is labeled #6 for it’s recycling code (located on the bottom of most plastics). PS comes in the form of flexible plastic (cups, wares), and hard, brittle foam (packaging, and loose-fill packing peanuts). The latter is Expanded Polystyrene (EPS); StyrofoamTM is the brand name of many foam […]
Happy New Year! If you’ve already done your taxes, then good for you. That’s impressive. If not, then consider donating some of your tax refund to Green Up Vermont! Line 29 of your Vermont State tax return has space for you to write a donation amount of your choice. Anything helps! Every year, the first […]
Tax Deductions for Food Donation Now is a great time to donate food- not only so everyone can eat well for the holidays, but also to claim a tax deduction on your personal or business income tax from 2019! Any charitable contribution to eligible organizations (non-profits, churches, educational institutions and other charity organizations) can reward […]