Discover Sustainable Living on Martha's Vineyard

Welcome to Bluedot Living Martha's Vineyard, your go-to source for climate news and solutions on-Island. Meet your neighbors who are taking steps toward change, browse local in-season recipes, and find advice on ways to reduce your impact on Earth at home and in your neighborhood.

Discover Sustainable Living on Martha's Vineyard

Welcome to Bluedot Living Martha's Vineyard, your go-to source for climate news and solutions on-Island. Meet your neighbors who are taking steps toward change, browse local in-season recipes, and find advice on ways to reduce your impact on Earth at home and in your neighborhood.

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ON-ISLAND

SAVOR THE SEASON

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ADVICE

Elissa Turnbull illustration of Dear Dot on Martha's Vineyard
Illustration by Elissa Turnbull

Dear Dot: Round Two of Rapidfire Dot Responses to Climate Questions

Dot answers quick lifestyle questions about biking, e-bike rebates, flushing habits, fruit fly prevention, and garden pruning tips.

Dear Dot: Can I Reuse Cooking Oil?

Reusing cooking oil is safe and smart: just cool it, strain out food bits, store it in a labeled (non-plastic) container, and reuse it up to about 10 times.

Dear Dot: How Safe is My Tap Water?

Is tap water safer than bottled or spring water? Expert insights reveal why tap water remains a safe, cost-effective, and eco-friendly choice.

BLUEDOT LIVING KITCHEN

Planet Friendly Recipes

CLIMATE CHAMPS

Climate Champ: Caroline Pam

IGI’s co-executive director wants Martha’s Vineyard to buy local — and think bigger.

Climate Champ: Tim Boland

Tim has spent a lifetime studying and conserving trees and plants. After almost a quarter of a century at Polly Hill Arboretum, he’s stepping down as executive director.

ESSAYS

Why Alpha-Gal Turns Out to Be a Gift  

I guess I just needed a little push to eat a more plant-based diet.

Growing Up Off-Grid in Chilmark

Environmental scientist Bella Bennett reflects on growing up off-grid in Chilmark.

News from Nantucket

GUIDES

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