The sun has come out and the New England winter seems finally over–maybe. But before you reach for the first sunscreen on the store shelf, read through the sunscreen advice from the Environmental Working Group (EWG). They have been researching … Read More
Most takeaway coffee cups from popular cafes look like they’re made of paper—but they’re actually lined with plastic to keep them from leaking. When hot liquid hits that plastic lining, it can start to break down and leach chemicals into … Read More
Fast fashion is hugely detrimental to the environment and to those workers making clothes. The fashion industry uses about contributes 10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, 79 trillion liters of water, and throws out 92 million tons of waste. … Read More
The New York Times recently published simple recommendations you can do to reduce consumption of micro- and nano-plastics. Below is the list of recommendations. The article also includes extra recommendations for babies and children. “Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to … Read More
Plastic plant pots, trays, and markers should not be placed into the curbside recycling cart nor into the recycling dumpsters at the Newton Resource Recovery Center (115 Rumford Ave, Auburndale). In general, these items should be placed into the trash. … Read More
The Newton Swap Shop (Newton Resource Recovery Center, 115 Rumford Ave., Auburndale) will open for the 2025 season on April 24 and will operate Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30am-1:30pm (weather and staff availability permitting) through mid-October. All items are … Read More
Helpsy is a company that takes your unwanted textiles–in good or worn condition as long as they are clean and dry. They offer curbside pick up as well as drop off at convenient collection bins around Newton. Funds raised through … Read More
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
Most personal care products on the market today are made with chemicals that were introduced several decades ago. Since then, scientists have found that many of these chemicals are related to cancer, asthma, birth defects and fertility problems. Some of … Read More
When you put bags of textiles into a blue Helpsy bin in Newton or request a curbside pick up, items are taken to a processing facility where they are sorted and graded. The higher grades are resold to thrift stores … Read More
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