9 Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Businesses to Support In The Upper Valley
Sep 19, 2024 06:30PM ● By Elise RenaudAre you looking to support eco-friendly and sustainable businesses in the Upper Valley? There are many to choose from, including these.
Rooted Gardens
If you’re looking for an environmentally friendly lawncare service, look no further than Rooted Gardens in Norwich, VT. They offer weekly zero-emission lawn services and creating ecological landscaping that “creates gardens that enhance the surrounding environment for the benefit of humans and all other life in the ecosystem,” the website said. Learn more here.
Music Mountain Compost
For curbside compost services, look no further than Music Mountain Compost. It offers commercial, residential, and event compost services in nearly 70 towns in central and southern Vermont.
“We come and empty your full bucket, sanitize your bucket, and then return to you. Do your part to keep food scraps out of the landfill,” the website said.
LaBelle Winery
Enjoy some delicious, locally grown wine at LaBelle Winery. The winery, located in Amherst and Derry, NH, offers wine tasting, dining experiences, event venues, and more. According to NH Saves, the winery was a 2019 New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility Cornerstone Award winner.
Gale River Motel & Cottages
In Franconia, NH, Gale River Motel & Cottages offers a wonderful getaway experience with beautiful views of Mt. Lafayette, Cannon Mountain, and the Franconia Notch. According to its website, the Gale River Motel & Cottages is “recognized by the New Hampshire Sustainable Lodging & Restaurant Program as an Environmental Champion.” Learn more about what the motel offers here.
The Sustainable Farmer
Norwich Farmers Market
Located in Norwich, VT, this seasonal market features local farmers, artisans, and food producers, many of whom practice sustainable agriculture and eco-friendly business practices.Cedar Circle Farm
Hypertherm
Listen Thrift Stores
Located in Lebanon, NH, and White River Junction, VT, this non-profit organization promotes recycling and reusing through its thrift stores. Proceeds support local community services, and their eco-friendly mission reduces waste by keeping items out of landfills.Explore more options at NH Saves and Sustainable Woodstock.