When I first walked into Fulfilled Goods, I didn’t know what to expect. I wondered, what exactly was a package-free store? Inside, I found every household item I could ever want—soaps, razors, toilet paper, as well as all kinds of … Read More
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GreenEXPO @ Harvest Fair will be on Langley Road in Newton Center on Sunday, October 19 from 11am-5pm. Come visit us for family fun and to learn about energy upgrades and waste reduction. Click here for a complete listing of … Read More
There has been a lot of talk in the news lately about the health hazards of gas stoves. Not only does cooking with gas generate methane, there can be particulates in the gas that reduce your indoor air quality. If … Read More
Thursday, September 18, 8:30-9:30am. Online. The chamber’s Environmental Committee is hosting a webinar on the Main Streets energy efficiency program, which is now available to small businesses, commercial property owners, non-profits, and houses of worship in Watertown and Newton Centre. … Read More
When we think about sustainability, it can feel overwhelming. Where do we even start? The good news is that small, everyday actions really do add up. Right here in Chestnut Hill, our local Wegmans is showing how a grocery store … Read More
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
Thursday, September 4 at 7 pm. Online. Reporter Mariah Blake, author of They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals, will speak on the secret history of forever chemicals with the moving story of how … Read More
Sustainability focused businesses and community groups are invited to exhibit at GreenEXPO 2025, held alongside the City of Newton’s beloved Harvest Fair. This annual celebration draws more than 1,200 attendees from Newton and neighboring communities for a day of sustainability, learning, … Read More
On my recent visit to Cambodia, I had the unique opportunity to visit a Phnom Penh garment factory with a translator by my side. My intent was to write an investigative report on the environmental impacts of “fast fashion,” a … Read More
City Councilor Susan Albright Pushes Back on New Gas Infrastructure in Newton When Susan Albright, Chair of Newton’s Public Facilities Committee, saw National Grid’s request to install a new gas pipeline to a mixed-use development, she was stunned. “Here we … Read More
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