May 4, 2009

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Martha's Vineyard is characterized by a rich and colorful history. One story that stands out is the success and prevalence of the local green movement.

Plum TV Martha's Vineyard's "Green Island" shares the stories of local businesses participating in preserving the VIneyard's natural beauty in eco-friendly ways.

Vineyard Alt Heating: listings.plumtv.com/business/5581/index.html

To Sharon Strimling Florio, being carbon-neutral is paramount. So much so that her business — Vineyard Alternative Heating — is leading the cause here on Martha's Vineyard. They sell pellet stoves and clean-burning wood stoves, as well as pellet furnaces, that are excellent money-saving alternatives for heating a home and cooking, all the while being carbon-neutral and environmentally friendly.

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Brunos: listings.plumtv.com/business/8834/index.html

Waste company Bruno's talks about their new recycling program "Single Stream Recycling." Single Stream Recycling is more effective because all the recyclable materials can be placed together in one container, saving both time and money.

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SBS - The Grain Store: listings.plumtv.com/business/8740/index.html

Nothing is more local than your back yard.

When Liz Thompson of SBS shares her love of compost it's hard not to fall in love with her. As one of the most important ingredients in the living cycle, it's a simple process that each and every one of us can do on any scale. Being conscious of what's in our soil is just as important as what goes into our bodies, because in the end, everything starts there.

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Eco MV: listings.plumtv.com/business/5580/index.html

Eco MV brings you the best biodegradable, non toxic, animal friendly products and solutions available. We continually strive to add a positive effect to the lives of our customers, our suppliers, the people that create our products from all over the world and our shared planet.

Eco MV:

Our retail store carries non-toxic, biodegradable, fair trade, organic products for the body, home and office. Products range from shampoo to trash bags, dresses to plates and coffee to sun block and everything is safe for you and the planet. 

 

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Allied Waste: listings.plumtv.com/business/8833/index.html

Allied Waste teaches single-stream recycling.


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  • Local Eco Friendly Furniture Company

    Please visit www.mvfurnitureco.com to see over 60 pieces of furniture inspired by life on the beautiful island of Martha's Vineyard. Made of only organic, non-off gassing, sustainable, and recycled materials, MV Furniture Co offers two lines: Many Shades of Green and Olive St. The furniture in our Many Shades of Green line is offered in 28 colors. These colors are a reflection of how we see life on MV. For more information log on to our site or call us at 1-888-305-7891. Design responsibly.....

    Posted by lizstiving@msn.com July 26, 2009 17:57:11

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