Bad news – you cannot recycle beer toppers, the plastic holders that hold cans of beer together, in the green curbside recycling carts. Good news – you can now return your beer toppers for reuse and recycling to a local … Read More
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According to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, about 30% of the waste that we throw into the household trash is food scraps. By separating those scraps out and composting them, our trash that goes to the incinerator is reduced … Read More
PFAS are a family of approximately 9,000 human-made chemicals that are effective at repelling grease, water, and stains, as well as combating certain types of fires. PFAS are in cookware, food packaging, stain resistant carpets and clothing, some cosmetics, outdoor … Read More
Have you made the switch to heating with a heat pump? If you use a heat pump as your main source of heating your whole home, you can take advantage of the cheaper A4 residential electricity delivery rate through Eversource. … Read More
Drafty windows can account for to 10 to 25 percent of overall heat loss. Weather stripping and insulating around windows can help reduce energy losses, but if you have older, single-pane windows you may want to consider replacing them. Window … Read More
Welcome Home is a Newton nonprofit that strives to provide families experiencing hardship with basic household items they need to live with dignity. They collect and redistribute almost-new household items to dozens of people in need each month with no … Read More
2022 is upon us and we are experiencing more signs of climate change than ever. Make this year your year for taking bold steps to address climate change. Here are 5 actions with the biggest impact that you can take to fight … Read More
Recently Green Newton offered a tip on how to stop receiving Globe Direct mailings. Now you can eliminate Valpak coupons too. Done!
Rather than contribute to the 4 million tons of waste generated during the holidays from store bought wrapping paper, consider upcycling alternatives like fabric, shoe boxes, paper bags, maps or calendar pages that you already have on hand. It’s a chance … Read More
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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