Green Energy Consumers Alliance has been supporting a bill in the Massachusetts legislature that would stop retail electricity suppliers from signing up new customers on an individual basis. The bill would not affect municipal aggregation. The legislation has been sponsored … Read More
Enjoyable experiences, memberships, and subscriptions can all be thoughtful choices for gift giving, and better for the planet than buying new material goods. Some ideas: Membership to the Appalachian Mountain Club, Mass Audubon, or the Trustees which provide access to … Read More
Starting January 2024, the City of Newton’s residential electricity buying program, Newton Power Choice, provides a default of 95% renewable energy to most Newton residents with the option to upgrade to 100% renewable. Newton Power Choice recently fell below Eversource … Read More
We all realize that water is a precious resource that we should not waste, but one of the most disastrous ways to waste water in the home is through water leaks. These can happen any time, most often due to … Read More
Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10 from 12-4pm. Fufilled Goods (612 Washington St., Newton). In spirit of the season, Fulfilled Goods will be holding an ornament swap this week. Bring in any ornaments that you no longer need but … Read More
Planning your holiday cards? Pick something recyclable! Cards with NO metallic inks, foil, wire, batteries, or glitter can be recycled. Photos printed on regular paper are recyclable, but glossy photo paper or foil are not. When in doubt, check Recycle … Read More
Greg Reibman, president and CEO of the Charles River Regional Chamber, wrote in response to recent disinformation tactics on social media. Below is from his weekly email newsletter this week. A few weeks ago, I announced that our chamber was … Read More
Over the next few weeks, the Newton City Council will be making final revisions to a proposal that would allow for the creation of smaller, multi-family homes close to village centers and eliminate some of the onerous regulations that have … Read More
Johnny’s Luncheonette, an iconic Newton diner with robust recycling and food waste diversion programs, continues to push the envelope in sustainability. The diner now offers a reusable takeout container program! Customers who choose to join the program can order menu … Read More
Tuesday, October 24 from 12-1pm. Online. Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the 2022 climate bill in Massachusetts, and new program announcements from the Office of Energy … Read More
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