Think green on Aquidneck Island - Rain barrels, wind energy, solar power.

Help yourself, help our environment

Check back as we add ideas and resources

Rain Barrels
Install a rain barrel to catch storm run off for using to water plants, etc. around your home etc.

Rain Barrels have been carried by Domina's Agway, 1348 East Main Rd., Portsmouth 401-683-1203
Here are a few links to find information....

Rain Barrel Guide

Rhode Island Water Lady

Midwestern Sales (free shipping)

New England Rain Barrel Company

Green Culture Rain Barrels

RainSaver

Aaron's Rain Barrels

How to Build your own Rain Barrel

Great American Rain Barrel Company

Composters
Reduce your garbage output by composting kitchen scraps and yard waste. Turn it into compost to use back in your yard and garden.

Compost Bins have been carried by Domina's Agway, 1348 East Main Rd., Portsmouth 401-683-1203

Green Culture Composter Bins

Information and Resources

RI Resource Recovery Corp

Compost and Garden Recycling - information on how to, and where to get compost bins
Eco-Depot - a free service for Rhode Islanders who wish to dispose of their household hazardous waste safely and properly
Resource Exchange - a free service designed to help businesses find markets for non-hazardous materials that have been traditionally discarded.

Electronics Recycling at Local Best Buy Stores - appliances, computers, TVs etc. and Kiosks in store for inkjet cartridges, batteries, cell phones, CDs/DVDs, PDAs, smartphones and Best Buy gift cards.

Earth Friendly Gardening

Energy Saving Casa - Energy saving ideas to help you save money and the environment.

Sustainable Sakonnet

The Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living - Sustainable RI

American Water Works Association

Rechargeable Battery Recycling

FlipSwap - Trade in, Cash in, or Donate old Cell phones that still work but you don't need.