Wilton Community Corner
EarthTalk: Air travel's carbon footprint
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Dear EarthTalk: Are there any efforts underway to green the air travel industry? It seems to me that it must be one dirty business from a pollution standpoint. -- E.C.
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Relay For Life of Norwalk - April 18, 2008
Register Your American Cancer Society Relay For Life Team Now
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Norwalk is just around the corner. This “celebration of...
EarthTalk: Green Kids' Shoes
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’ve found environmentally friendly shoes for myself, but have had trouble finding similar shoes for my kids. Are they out there? -- Dawn M.
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Gov. Rell Statement on Broadwater
Governor M. Jodi Rell today issued the following statement after the New York Department of State denied a coastal consistency permit for the Broadwater liquefied natural...
EarthTalk: Energy drinks
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: There are so many energy drinks on the market, but they all seem very high in sugar, coloring and preservatives. Are there any natural versions that offer a...
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Relay For Life teams forming/Spintacular at the Wilton YMCA
Join in the community celebration by starting your own Relay For Life
team, or joining one already formed. Relay will be an overnite walk at the Wilton High School,....
EarthTalk: Recycling old clothes
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How or where can I recycle clothes that are too old or worn out for Goodwill?-- Tim
Just because that old shirt you used to love is too...
Ridgefield Rallies for Relay
Join
millions of other American Cancer Society Relay For Life participants across the
country in the fight against cancer. Find out how to get involved in the 5th
annual Relay...
Impressionists by the Sea
Joan Kaskell talk & trip to see "Impressionists by the Sea" at the Wadsworth Atheneum.
Monday, March 31st, 11:00 am
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Wilton Library Welcomes Techno-Guru David Pogue
from:Wilton Library AssociationOn Thursday, March 27th, from 7 to 8 pm, Wilton Library will be delighted to present David Pogue, technology columnist for The New York Times and writer/host of "It's...
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EarthTalk: Safety issues with gel hand sanitizers
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: My pediatrician swears by those gel hand sanitizers for lowering the risk of my family getting sick during cold and flu season. But I’ve also heard that these...
Read more...American Cancer Society Newsletter
For the ninth straight year, the American Cancer Society was witness to one of the most energetic and inspirational fund-raisers in Fairfield County.
On March 2, 400...
EarthTalk: Chemicals in scented candles
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I just read an article that said air fresheners contain chemicals that can cause health problems when inhaled. Are scented candles any better? -- Leanne C.
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A New Look, More Info, New Ways to Share on our new Wilton Community Site!
Welcome to Wilton's new "shared community webspace", at AmericanTowns.com! Not just a fresh new look, but a whole host of new features and resources neatly organized –...
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EarthTalk: Greener computers
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: As an online gamer, I spend a lot of time in front of my computer. What’s the environmental impact? And are “greener” PCs available? -- Bob G.
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Newtown Savings Bank donates to six Relay For Life events
Upper Fairfield County, CT — Newtown Savings Bank recently gave six area Relay For Life events a big boost in raising funds for the American Cancer Society.
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EarthTalk: Reducing food packaging waste
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Everybody says stop using plastic bags, but what about all the plastic, cellophane, cardboard and other materials used for packaging the food itself? What can we...
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Eric Weitz to Lead Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's Wilton Office
WILTON, CONN., February 14, 2008 – Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Connecticut and Westchester County, N.Y. is pleased to announce that Eric Weitz has been named branch...
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EarthTalk: Environmental festivals and events
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I've been reading about various green festivals going on around the country and I want to attend some and get up to speed on environmental issues and products....
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EarthTalk: Earth-friendly chocolate
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I heard a reference to “Earth-friendly chocolate” and was wondering about what goes into chocolate that would raise environmental concerns. -- Ben M.
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