Keep the health of our planet in mind this year when selecting gifts for your loved ones. Enjoyable experiences, special thrift shop finds, and up-cycled or home made goods can all be thoughtful choices, and better for the planet than … Read More
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Supply chain delays may mean a four month wait for that new refrigerator, and it may also mean that the refrigerator is more expensive than it was a year ago. To ease the pain a little, be sure to check … Read More
If you have campaign yard signs, please leave them in place on your lawn (or put them where they can easily be found — like near the front door) for pick up by the candidates. They can use them again … Read More
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
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