Transportation:

RIPTA- RI Public Transportation. 

Expert Tip: Google Maps with Transit now includes Providence with routing. If you want to use public transportation, enter starting and ending locations and then click on use public transportation. 

Food:

Chez Pascal- A restaurant that uses local produce

Farmer's Markets- Rhode Island has a great selection of farmer's markets. 

Fox Point Garden

Whole Foods- Many stores, including Whole Foods and Staples do accept batteries and CLFs for recycling. 

Urban Greens- A Co-op that allows you to order cheap, good food.