Support Local Farms and Farmer Markets
Besides being tastier, buying local preserves area farms.
haymakerfarmersmarket.org
Find a Regional Winery
The last decade has seen a number of area award-winning wineries experience success.
B. Y. O. B.
Not bring your own beer. Bring your own sturdy canvas or cloth bag to hold what you plan to purchase. Keep a bag or two in the car, ready to use when you shop Kent. Available at Kent Natural Foods Co-op
Join a Community Garden/Club
Beside adding beauty, gardens conserve green space, reduce crime, and reduce city heat.
gardenclubofkent.org
Portage County Gardeners 330-296-2447
Donate Old Items
County Clothing Center 330-296-0503
Family & Community Services 330-677-4124
Good Will Industries 800-989-8428
Kent Social Services 330-673-6963
Habitat ReStore 330-677-888
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Use the Kent Free Library
Check out a book or DVD. Listen to a CD. Read today’s news…won’t cost you a penny and you’re saving trees.
kentfreelibrary.org
Buy Used Books, Vinyl, CDs & DVDs
When you’re finished, pass it along. Available at Last Exit Books, Vinyl Underground, Spin-More Records, Einstein’s Attic, and The Exchange.
All-Organic Hair Care
anuecosalon.com
Buy Clothes Secondhand
Available at Einstein’s Atic.
Paint it Green
Most paint formulas release harmful gases. Use zero-VOC paints. Clean brushes with plant-based solvents. Available at Sue Nelson Designs
Donate your old paint: District Recycling Center 3 3 0 - 6 7 8 - 8 8 0 8
Join Environmental Organizations
Our world would be in far worse shape if not for eco-watchdog organizations.
kentenvironment.org
citizensforportageparks.org
portagefarmland.org
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