Please be on the lookout for the Black Swallow-wort (BSW) vine. It’s a non-native invader now infesting Newton. It can be found in many of your yards, hiding in hedges and shrubs and climbing fences. It reduces biodiversity and degrades … Read More
Category Archives: Live Greener
Green Energy Consumers Alliance (GECA) has released its summer Car Corner review which features the latest updates to available EVs and the incentives you need to know. With so many new options to choose from, selecting the right electric vehicle … Read More
Plastic Free July is a good chance to think of easy replacements for single use plastics. Try these ideas in your kitchen: Replace plastic bags (including produce bags) with paper or cloth. In addition to bar dish soaps, use loofah … Read More
4 Wednesdays, August 7-28 from 7-8:30pm. Online. Gardeners with all levels of experience and lots of questions, new homeowners starting from scratch, and garden rehabbers are invited to sign up for this four part series from the Massachusetts Master Gardeners … Read More
Wednesday, June 26 from 7-8:30pm. Village Bank, Auburndale branch (307 Auburn St., Newton). Join representatives from Green Newton, Endless Energy, the City of Newton, and The Village Bank loan team as we discuss everything you need to know about the … Read More
Tuesday, June 25 from 9am-12pm. Newton City Hall War Memorial Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton). Interested in greening your house of worship? Learn strategies and resources for making energy efficiency improvements to your religious building, hear case studies from organizations … Read More
Eversource and National Grid have launched a new program that pays up to 100% of the cost of weatherization (insulation, air sealing, and weatherstripping) eligible projects in houses of worship (HOW) for buildings that meet the program energy consumption and … Read More
Looking for a consistent and efficient supply of hot water? Upgrade to a heat pump water heater. With 70 percent less energy use than traditional electric water heaters, you can save up to $1,050 annually on energy*. Instant Savings Visit … Read More
World Refill Day is a global campaign to prevent plastic pollution and help people live with less waste. A day of action uniting our global community every year on June 16, the campaign is designed to create an alternative vision … Read More
As we begin to see temperatures rise above 90°F this week, a sharp rise in demand on the power grid will lead to increased fossil fuel consumption. The New England power system often sees demand peaking just as solar power … Read More
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