Wednesday, November 20 from 12-1pm. Online. Batteries are in everything these days. Not sure how to safely dispose of them? You’re not alone. Come learn from a Call2Recycle battery expert who will help you identify different types of batteries and … Read More
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Thursday, November 21 from 12-1pm. Online. Ever wonder how clean your recyclables need to be? Unsure what to do with loose bottle caps? Overwhelmed by recycling numbers? This is the webinar for you! The Recycle Smart team is excited to … Read More
Please note, that the discussion of the National Grid Grants of Location will no longer be discussed at tonight’s Public Facilities Meeting. That discussion has been rescheduled for December 4th. Gas is not safe, not clean, not green. The Massachusetts … Read More
Tuesday, November 12 at 7pm. In-person at First Parish (4 Bedford Rd., Lincoln) or online. Massachusetts is now legislatively committed to reaching “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Forests are expected to put the “net” into this “net zero” … Read More
Tuesday, November 19 from 12-1pm. Online. Ever wonder what happens to all the excess food at grocery stores? Does it get trashed? Is it going to people in need? Join RecycleSmart MA as they explore the fascinating story of food … Read More
I love the Fulfilled Goods store – our local low-waste market – but worry about its future viability without more of our support. It has an amazing array of grocery staples – you can get as much or as little … Read More
What would an air‑source heat pump system cost for your home? Air-source heat pumps are a flexible, cost-effective and energy-efficient option for both heating and cooling your home. Fill out the fields in this calculator by MassCEC and Energy Sage … Read More
Thursday, November 21 at 7pm. Online. Insect populations around the world are declining rapidly. But why? While habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change all have something to do with it, Dr. Avalon Owens shows in this talk that light … Read More
Tell your U.S. House representative to oppose the Farm Bill’s pro-pesticide provisions. Sections 10204 and 10205 of the 2024 Farm Bill would override all the established state and local restrictions on pesticide use, including pesticides like chlorpyrifos and glyphosate, which … Read More
With labels like “made from plants” and “biodegradable”, there are a lot of supposedly environmentally-friendly alternatives to plastic. But are they really any better? Test your knowledge with this short quiz from The Story of Stuff Project. Green Newton encourages … Read More
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