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
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Only 9% of plastics are recycled, leaving the rest to become trash.1 A new buzz phrase is floating around, and it may sound like a solution to recycling problems: “chemical recycling.” So-called “chemical recycling” is really a term invented by … Read More
To celebrate the plastic reduction legislation announced last week in Newton and in Massachusetts, Fulfilled Goods (612 Washington St Suite 2, Newton) will be offering 10% off all refills this week through September 30. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey enacted the … Read More
On Monday, September 18, the City Council passed by a vote of 22-0, the updated “Sustainable Food and Beverage Serviceware, Packaging, and Single Use Ordinance.” This ordinance aims to reduce the use of single-use takeout containers that cannot be reused, … Read More
Tuesday, October 3 at 7pm. Online. Endocrine disruptors in plastics are associated with a 50% decline in adult male sperm counts over the past five decades and are implicated in the enormous leap in rates of autism and ADHD among … Read More
Wednesday, September 20 from 7:30-9pm. Online. This forum will be a full, informative discussion about green banks on the national level, the workings of an actual green bank, and the plans for the new green bank in Massachusetts. Paul Mark, … Read More
Sunday, September 17 from 1-4:30pm. New York City, NY. The United Nations is calling on world leaders to take real steps to lead us off fossil fuels to protect people and the planet. On September 20 in New York, the … Read More
Saturday, September 9 from 10am-3pm. 22 Berwick Road, Newton. Newton’s Rebooked is a new kind of book-buying experience, popping up at different locations with gently used books at great prices, and a guarantee that you’ll like the book you take … 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
Sunday, October 15 from 11am-4pm. Newton Center Green Parking Lot. The GreenEXPO is held in conjunction with the City of Newton’s Harvest Fair, and together the events draw 1200+ visitors from Newton and surrounding communities. Come see the many options … Read More
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