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
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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
The wait is over! Massachusetts just announced three new changes to the state rebate program for electric cars, MOR-EV, that will make electric vehicles (EVs) more accessible to more people in Massachusetts. All three changes stem from last year’s climate … Read More
Millions of items are adorned with glitter, from shimmering makeup to sparkling wrapping paper. But the popularity of glitter and the sheer volume used in everyday products is posing a growing threat to our environment and health. Here are five … Read More
As Plastic Free July concludes, we hope you will keep your new found habits to reduce plastic pollution. To learn more about the issues at hand and to keep you inspired, pull out some popcorn and watch these terrific films … 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. Remember to take them to the store! In … Read More
Considering “going green” and buying environmentally safe products? The Better Business Bureau (BBB) posted the following message to alert consumers to watch out for green marketing claims that sound great but may be misleading. According to the Federal Trade Commission … Read More
We haven’t bought a new bottle of dish soap, hand soap, dishwasher soap/detergent, or kitchen multi-purpose spray for our house in all of 2023. It’s a fact. And no, we still wash our hands, clean the kitchen counters, use a … Read More
When you order your takeout food from restaurants, remember to request that your order not include throw-away plastic utensils, condiments, or paper napkins if you’re eating at home, since you do not need any of those items. If you are … Read More
Thursday, July 11:30am-2:30pm. Allen Center (35 Webster St., West Newton). Take a break this Thursday and come support our sustainability focused women-owned businesses at the Summer Pop-Up Series organized by All Over Newton. Enjoy lunch and do a little shopping: … Read More
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