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Frugal Family: Local Businesses Help Newporters Go Green
A look at the best deals in and around Newport.
There's a number of special offers and opportunities out there that will put some extra green in your wallet, too.
- FREE GARDENING WORKSHOP
Deal: at the with a free soil health and compost workshop, followed by helping them plan and lay out their garden for the season. Free lunch will be provided followed by a natural brick making demonstration. It’s all free, but registration is required. Activities for children ages 5 and up are included.
Good through: Saturday, Apr. 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- FREE COFFEE GROUNDS FOR COMPOST
Deal: has a large bin outside their door with free coffee grounds that people can use to enrich their compost piles. Bring your own container.
Good through: Ongoing
- TAKE A BIKE
Deal: Riding your bike instead of driving really puts some extra cash in pocket (especially with gas prices approaching $4) and makes the air a lot cleaner to breathe. Check out for a selection of used bikes and gear to save you even more cash.
Good through: Ongoing - CONSIGNMENT SHOPPING
Deal: You can knock “re-use” and “recycle” off the green checklist by shopping consignment stores. Not only can you find great quality products, wearing designer clothing is a lot cheaper by buying what has been gently worn. Check out Wish and Closet Revival for an extensive offering of quality clothing for less. And bring in your own gently worn clothing to earn cash or credits too.
Good through: Ongoing - REUSABLE BAG DISCOUNT AT STOP & SHOP
Deal: Bring your own bags when doing your grocery shopping at , and the store will deduct five cents for each bag you bring. Save some money while also saving the planet from plastic bags.
Good through: Ongoing
