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
Does composting seem complicated or hard to do? Check out the educational display by the side entrance inside the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton) on the 3 composting options in Newton. It highlights how to put food scraps … Read More
Massachusetts does not permit the discarding of textiles into the trash. It’s more important than ever to divert these items to reuse and recycle streams whenever possible. The poster from Newton Sustainable Materials Division explains how. Check it out.
Wednesday, June 5 from 12-1pm. Online. Do you need to upgrade your heating system? It might be a good time to consider heat pumps, a super-efficient heating option that also provides cooling in summer. There are big rebates and incentives … Read More
Marc Welch, Newton’s Urban Tree Forester, is passing along a tip about how to mulch around the base of a tree trunk. Avoid mulch “volcanoes” where the piles of mulch surround and pile up against the bases of trees (and … Read More
The ever popular Newton Swap Shop at the Newton Resource Recovery Center (115 Rumford Ave., Auburndale) is open and runs through October 26. Open 7:30am-1:30pm every Thursday-Saturday, you never know what new treasures you will discover–and all for free. There are … Read More
Green Energy Consumers Alliance’s Drive Green program has researched and pre-negotiated great deals on EVs in Massachusetts and Rhode Island for you. Register for deals on our Electric Car Shopping Tool today. $9,200 off the Hyundai IONIQ 6 SEL $6,000 … Read More
There’s never been a better time to try vegan. The inaugural Newton Vegan Chef Challenge kicked off on May 1st. Local chefs have been competing for the dining public’s votes with creative and delicious plant-based menu options. Veganism is on … Read More
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