Take Root Competitors

Next Step Living® is the leading provider of energy solutions in the Northeast, growing from four employees in 2008 to hundreds of results-oriented professionals motivated by the opportunity to make a difference. Headquartered in Boston’s Innovation District, Next Step Living makes it easy and affordable for people to live in homes with a low environmental impact. As a leading authority for home improvements, Next Step Living partners with more than 400 municipalities, contractors, civic organizations and leading corporations to deliver energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions for better living. Since 2008, Next Step Living has helped homeowners in the Northeast achieve more than $45 million in energy savings. .

Small farm dedicated to the preservation of heritage breed livestock and heirloom vegetables, fruits and herbs using sustainable farming practices that are humane, chemical, hormone and antibiotic free.

The Edible Schoolyard Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the transformation of public education by using organic school gardens, kitchens, and cafeterias to teach both academic subjects and the values of nourishment, stewardship, and community. Edible education provides hands-on experiences that connect students to food, nature, and each other; and it systematically addresses the crises of climate change, public health, and social inequality. At its heart is a dynamic and joyful learning experience for every child.