Thursday, January 22, 4-6pm. Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary (10 Juniper Rd., Belmont). Discover the incredible world of earthworms and their vital role in building healthy soil. Led by a biological engineer, this hands-on workshop by Mass Audubon dives … Read More
Many types of wrapping paper are not recyclable—anything glittery, sparkly, etc., will not be accepted by your recycling program. The good thing is that store-bought wrapping paper is not a necessity. This year, look around your home for alternatives. Here … Read More
Recycle Smart (MassDEP) offers information on the how’s and why’s of the recycling process including what can be recycled curbside. It is very important that we place only accepted items into the recycling carts. Adding banned items “contaminates” the processed … Read More
State-level incentives will remain after this year, but time is limited to take advantage of the Federal incentives. Most of these upgrades require completed installations by December 31, 2025, so make a plan today so you don’t miss out on … Read More
Looking for an off the beaten path gift for the special someone? Enjoyable experiences, memberships, and subscriptions can all be thoughtful choices for gift giving, and better for the planet than buying new material goods. Here are some ideas: Tickets … Read More
Our electric utility, Eversource, has a program called Connected Solutions to help manage the peak electric load on the grid. Managing peak loads becomes especially important in the hottest days of summer, when everyone turns on their air conditioning units … Read More
When I first walked into Fulfilled Goods, I didn’t know what to expect. I wondered, what exactly was a package-free store? Inside, I found every household item I could ever want—soaps, razors, toilet paper, as well as all kinds of … Read More
Winter hours at the Resource Recovery Center,115 Rumford Avenue, Newton, begin on Monday, Nov. 5 Winter hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You can drop off appliances, motor … Read More
Sunday, October 19, 1:15-4pm. Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). Fix-It Clinics empower Newton residents to fix items for themselves, and are totally no-cost. Bring in a broken household item and a repair coach will help guide you through … Read More
In addition to the no-cost home energy assessments that help determine how to improve the energy efficiency of your home, Mass Save offers the following cost savings: Upgrade Your Stove, Get $500 Back Get Paid to Ditch Your Old Dehumidifier … Read More
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