Tuesday, November 19 from 12-1pm. Online. Ever wonder what happens to all the excess food at grocery stores? Does it get trashed? Is it going to people in need? Join RecycleSmart MA as they explore the fascinating story of food … Read More
Category Archives: Environmental Protection
Thursday, November 21 at 7pm. Online. Insect populations around the world are declining rapidly. But why? While habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change all have something to do with it, Dr. Avalon Owens shows in this talk that light … Read More
Tell your U.S. House representative to oppose the Farm Bill’s pro-pesticide provisions. Sections 10204 and 10205 of the 2024 Farm Bill would override all the established state and local restrictions on pesticide use, including pesticides like chlorpyrifos and glyphosate, which … Read More
With labels like “made from plants” and “biodegradable”, there are a lot of supposedly environmentally-friendly alternatives to plastic. But are they really any better? Test your knowledge with this short quiz from The Story of Stuff Project. Green Newton encourages … Read More
The Newton Community Farm is a nonprofit organization and working farm that provides locally grown produce through a CSA program, the Newton Farmers Market, and local food pantries. NCF also educates the public about sustainable growing practices, land use, and … Read More
During the COVID pandemic, the “kill your lawn” idea caught a wave in the mainstream media, from the New York Times (2022) and the Boston Globe (2020, 2022) to the Washington Post (2023) and Men’s Journal (2020)—which notably ran its … Read More
Saturday, October 19 from 11am-2pm. Boston Building Resources (100 Terrace St, Boston). There will be a variety of family-friendly activities: Free food and music A Fixit Clinic: bring broken items that need repair – Fixit coaches will be on hand … Read More
Monday, October 21 at 7pm. Online. Traditionally, cooling your house has meant warming the planet. Today, however, new technologies give us greener choices. Join geophysicist Beth Ellen Clark Joseph and engineer Jacob Miller, experts on climate- friendly air conditioning and … Read More
Are you thinking of throwing out or donating your old household items and furniture? Do you want a service that prioritizes reuse and recycling over trash? If so, you may be interested in Junkluggers, an eco-friendly junk removal service in … Read More
Sunday, October 20 from 11am-4pm. Langley Road in Newton Center. Come see and “kick the tires” of the electric school bus on display at the Green Expo @Harvest Fair. The Newton Electric Vehicle (EV) Task Force will be joined by … Read More
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