Wednesday, November 13 from 3:30-5pm. Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). What’s the sweetest way to learn about induction cooking? Visit the Library and dip into melted chocolate to get a taste of how induction cooktops work! … Read More
During the COVID pandemic, the “kill your lawn” idea caught a wave in the mainstream media, from the New York Times (2022) and the Boston Globe (2020, 2022) to the Washington Post (2023) and Men’s Journal (2020)—which notably ran its … Read More
Tuesday, October 29 from 12-1pm. Online. Considering upgrading your heating system? Green Energy Consumer Alliance can answer any questions you might have about heat pumps: a super-efficient heating and cooling option. Information on rebates and incentives for installations will also … Read More
Are you thinking of throwing out or donating your old household items and furniture? Do you want a service that prioritizes reuse and recycling over trash? If so, you may be interested in Junkluggers, an eco-friendly junk removal service in … Read More
Sunday, October 20 from 11am-4pm. Langley Road in Newton Center. Come see and “kick the tires” of the electric school bus on display at the Green Expo @Harvest Fair. The Newton Electric Vehicle (EV) Task Force will be joined by … Read More
Wednesday, October 9 from 7-8pm. Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). If you’re interested in solar, or more broadly, how to plan for multiple energy projects, stop by for dynamic presentations by two energy experts. Representatives from … Read More
Pumpkin seeds are an example of an edible food item that we often discard. Save those seeds this year when you carve the Jack-o-lantern and turn them into a delicious snack that everyone in your family will love! Roasted Pumpkin … Read More
Saturday, October 5 from 10am-12pm. 34 Clyde Street, Newtonville (Near Newton North High School) Join your Newton community to meet neighbors who have taken steps to improve their homes — and reduce their energy use. RSVP not required, but requested, … Read More
Are you interested in sustainable investing and mitigating climate change? Do you want to support sustainable and equitable companies in your city or town? If so, you may be interested in Greenvest, an environmental investment advisory firm. The following interview … Read More
This is the time of year when leaves are falling and yards are filling up with them. Instead of collecting and hauling yard “debris” to the curb, it’s much better to leave the fallen leaves, branches, stems, and seed heads … Read More
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