Every year, billions of birds migrate north in the spring and south in the fall, the majority of them flying at night, navigating with the night sky. However, as they pass over big cities on their way, they can become … Read More
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All released balloons return to Earth as ugly litter – including those marketed as “biodegradable latex”. Balloons kill countless animals and cause dangerous power outages. They can travel thousands of miles and pollute the most remote and pristine places. Balloons … Read More
There has been a lot of talk in the news lately about the health hazards of gas stoves. Not only does cooking with gas generate methane, there can be particulates in the gas that reduce your indoor air quality. If … Read More
If mosquitoes have been ‘bugging’ you this summer, you’re not alone. But before you reach for chemical solutions, consider prevention first. Here are some ways to reduce mosquito breeding in your yard and prevent mosquito bites. Mosquitoes breed in standing … Read More
Choose a period product that works for you and the environment! Did you know that menstruators use up to 17,000 tampons or pads in their lifetime and plastic menstrual products generate more than 200,000 tons of waste per year? Unfortunately, … Read More
Considering “going green” and buying environmentally safe products? The Better Business Bureau (BBB) posted the following message to alert consumers to watch out for green marketing claims that sound great but may be misleading. According to the Federal Trade Commission … Read More
Remove any standing water where mosquitoes can breed around your yard, such as plant pots, leaky hoses, clogged gutters, empty buckets, toys, and old tires. Trim back overgrown vegetation, and encourage natural predators like bats, birds, dragonflies, and frogs. Protect … Read More
Plastic pollution impacts the not only the environment but also our health and wellbeing. Because companies do not have to pay for the cost of these impacts, plastics are often the cheapest options on the store shelf. As consumers, we … Read More
Before you crank up the old air conditioner, here are some tips from Eversource to keep your home cool while saving energy at the same time: Heat pumps aren’t just for heating. Did you know that heat pumps are an … Read More
Eligible customers who purchase new electric lawnmowers, leaf blowers, string trimmers, and chain saws can apply for a rebate through Mass Save. To take advantage of the rebates, residents must save their receipt and fill out a rebate application on … Read More
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