Green America’s chocolate scorecard included a few new brands that are leaders. This nonprofit organization “harnesses economic power—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace—to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.” The scorecard’s ratings are based on … Read More
The world’s largest online consignment and thrift shop, ThreadUp, recently launched a Fashion Footprint Calculator that allows users to calculate the carbon impact of their closets and identify tangible ways to make more sustainable fashion choices. With nearly 230,000 tons … Read More
A community effort is the most effective way to discourage rats. Newton’s Health and Human Services Department (HHS) works with residents, business owners, and other city departments to teach us about rat behavior and how to minimize their presence and … Read More
Modeling clay is a popular product used in crafting. There are many different clays on the market, but it is important to understand which clays are considered safe, and which are potentially toxic to children and to the environment. Clays … Read More
Unfortunately, your seemingly harmless candle could be filling the air in your home with carcinogenic soot and lead emissions. The biggest issue with candles are toxic wax and, in the case of older candles, toxic lead wicks. Avoid aromatherapy candles made … Read More
COVID-19 has brought new challenges when it comes to staying healthy and safe. We have learned that wearing a mask and social distancing will reduce exposure to airborne contaminants and we’ve gained a heightened appreciation for cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting … Read More
Most experts agree that feeding bread to birds of any type is not healthy. If you want to do something that will really help ducks, geese, and other water birds, take a plastic bag next time you go to the … Read More
Window awnings can reduce solar heat gain in the summer by up to 65% on south-facing windows and 77% on west-facing windows. You can use an awning to shade one window or have an awning custom-made to shade the entire … Read More
Yes, we’ll be hitting our 200th Tip of the Week in July! For fans of Green Newton’s weekly Tip of the Week, here is a listing with links to 196 tips to help green your everyday living that have appeared … Read More
Loofah is the fruit of a vine that can be dried and used as scrubbing sponges. You may have seen them sold as bath sponges, but do you know they are also great for the kitchen? You can find unbleached … Read More
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