Here are some practical tips on how to be more sustainable this Halloween: 1. Beg, borrow, and swap your costume. Connect with your friends and neighbors and see if they have any costumes from previous Halloweens. Organize a fun costume … Read More
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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
Fall is the best time to start transitioning lawns to organic. The key to a healthy lawn is healthy soil and good mowing, watering, and fertilizing practices. Healthy soil contains high organic content and is teeming with biological life. Healthy … Read More
This Halloween, support green businesses that change the way chocolate is made and that prioritize people and the planet. Why? Child labor and deforestation continue to be ingredients in big name chocolate bars. Green America has created a chocolate scorecard … Read More
If you aren’t ready to shut down and unplug your computer, make sure it goes into sleep mode when not being used. This can save you up to $75 every year. You can find this option in your computer’s settings. … Read More
The school year begins in a few weeks and shopping for school supplies looms large for many families. Before you reach for new, take a good look at what you already have and can reuse. It can be a teaching … Read More
Depending on your cooling system, cooling your home can have a big impact on your energy use and drive up your bill. If you’re looking to cut costs and save energy, try the Cooling Cost Calculator by Eversource. You’ll be able … Read More
This summer has been hot and dry, and most of Massachusetts is now considered to be in a drought. Let’s do our part to conserve water with these easy water saving steps: Use water left over from meals and water … Read More
Plastic Free July is a good chance to think of easy replacements for single use plastics. Try these ideas in your kitchen: Replace plastic bags (including produce bags) with paper or cloth. In addition to bar dish soaps, use loofah … Read More
It’s going to be an extra hot week! With or without an air conditioner, try these tips by the Boston Globe to keep extra cool. Freeze your sheets. Run a fan over a frozen bottle of water. Keep lotions and … Read More
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