Saturday, April 17, 7 pm. Online. Mark your calendars — RecycleSmart will host another “Ask Me Anything About Recycling in MA” for Earth Month. Not sure if your aluminum foil is recyclable? Wondering if you should replace caps or leave … Read More
Category Archives: Talks and Workshops
Saturday, April 12, 12-3pm. McMullen Museum (2101 Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton). In celebration of Earth Day, the McMullen Museum invites visitors of all ages to participate in an afternoon filled with games, music, and artistry celebrating the earth, the arts & … Read More
Wednesday, April 30, 2pm. Online. For decades, sewage sludge — a byproduct of wastewater treatment — has been marketed as a sustainable fertilizer. But the reality is far more dangerous. Loaded with PFAS (‘forever chemicals’), microplastics, and other toxic contaminants, … Read More
Thursday, May 8, 6-9pm. American Legion Post 440 (295 California St, Newton). Come celebrate with Newton Conservators at their Annual Dinner. Event begins at 6pm with dinner at 7pm, followed by business meeting, awards ceremony and keynote speaker. Speaker Greg … Read More
There are so many benefits to driving an electric vehicle. Join one of our webinars during Earth Month (April) & beyond to learn about the importance of transitioning to electric vehicles. In particular, we’re covering why EVs are good for … Read More
Thursday, April 3, 7pm. Online. Experts Jennifer Forman-Orth and Doug Bidlack will talk with us about mosquito biology, the real science about what you can do to avoid getting mosquito bites, and how state mosquito control helps prevent exposure to … Read More
Monday, April 7, 12-1:30pm. Online. Learn how to motivate action to stop air pollution to protect health in this webinar. Let’s protect our health and protect the climate by addressing the impact of pollution. Dr. Phil Landrigan will present the … Read More
In this webinar, Spoonfuls and the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic will bust the persistent myths around “expiration dates” on food, and set the record straight. We’ll discuss: The origins of food date labeling, including how a … Read More
Have you started cleaning up the yard and wondering about garden plastic like pots, garden décor, and outdoor play structure? Remember not all plastic is accepted in the green cart! The only plastic items that belong in your recycling cart … Read More
April 15, 10am-3pm. Boston University Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences (665 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston) and online. Join The Boston Globe’s 2025 Sustainability Summit, where visionaries, policymakers, and change makers shaping the future of our planet will come … Read More
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