Lehigh Valley Area Producer Only Farm Markets:
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Location
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Dates
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Time
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| Allentown Plaza Growers Market, PPL Plaza 821 Hamilton Street, Allentown |
June - October | Wednesdays from 11:30 to 1:30 |
| Emmaus Farmers Market, KNBT Parking Lot 235 Main Street, Emmaus |
May 4 - November 23 |
Sundays from 10 to 2 |
| Bethlehem Farmers Market, Campus Square 4th and Morton Streets, Bethlehem |
June - September | Thursdays from 12 to 5 |
| Easton Farmers Market, Center Square |
April 8 - November 18 |
Thursdays and Saturdays from 8 to 2 |
| Macungie Market, Memorial Park 50 Poplar Street, Macungie |
June 5 - September 25 |
Thursdays from 4 to 7 |
| Saucon Valley Farmers Market, Water Street Park Water Street, Hellertown |
May - November | Sundays from 9 to 1 |
Local Direct-Sales Farms:
Backyard Bison (bison meats)
685 Crowthers Road, Coopersburg PA 18036; 610-838-2928
Flint Hill Farm (eggs, goat milk and cheese, yarn)
1922 Flint Hill Rd, Coopersburg PA 18036; 610-838-2928
Keepsake Farm and Dairy (raw milk, eggs, meats, cheese)
On Rte. 248 in Moore Township
3286 Pheasant Drive, Northampton PA 18067
Klein Farms (raw milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt, beef and poultry)
410 Klein Road, Easton PA 18040; 610-253-8942
Pasture's Ride Natural Meats (beef, pork, lamb, poultry)
1555Crystal Cave Rd, Kutztown PA 19530; 610-683-5436
Rodale (produce, pick your own apples and pumpkins)
611 Siegfriedale RD, Kutztown PA 19530; 610-683-6009
Off-Campus Recycling:
Earth 911: Searchable web site for a variety of recycling and re-use locations
Many Staples and other office supply stores accept used printer cartridges, toner cartridges, cell phones, and computer equipment. Call them directly to ask for locations accepting items and any associated fees.
Home Depot stores will accept compact fluorescent bulbs and batteries.
Internet Resources:
Environmental Working Group: information on safety of food and personal care products
Energy star web page
Compare fuel efficiency of different car models
Access tips for an energy-efficient home
Green Cleaning ideas
Local Harvest: local sources for sustainable food
Freecycle: keep items out of landfills by giving away what you don't need and asking for what you do need. There are various other swap sites for specific items online--do a google search!
Plan you bicycle commute on Map My Ride
GoGreenTube: Green videos in the style of YouTube
What to do if you break a fluorescent light bulb:
While the amount of mercury in bulbs has been reduced, in the case of breakage you should take the following precautions:
- Ventilate the area by opening the windows, then vacate the room for 15 minutes
- Do not vacuum
- Wear rubber gloves, collect the pieces into a secure container (such as a lidded glass jar)
- Scoop up smaller pieces using two stiff pieces of paper (such as index cards)
- Collect remaining fine particles with tape (duct, packing, masking tape all work well)
- Wipe area with damp paper towel or wet wipe
- Continue to ventilate the room for several house and open the window next time you vacuum