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
Category Archives: Food
Thursday, January 16, 6:30-8:30pm. The Public Library of Brookline, Brookline Village Library (361 Washington Street Brookline). Learn about the dangers lurking in everyday plastics and how they affect our well-being. Discover what steps Brookline is taking to address this issue. … Read More
Tuesday, March 11, 6:30-9pm. Newton South High School, Goldrick 1102 – Kitchen (140 Brandeis Road, Newton Centre) “Donburi” means “big bowl” in Japanese, referring to a meal of rice or noodles with various ingredients and seasonings served in a large … Read More
Food waste has an enormous impact on society, the economy and the environment. Restaurants are sometimes left with perfectly usable surplus food that isn’t served, contributing to food waste. The Too Good to Go app connects users with local cafes … Read More
The City of Newton passed an ordinance earlier this year that aims to reduce single use plastic packaging, particularly from restaurants. Newton restaurants must comply with the following: All dishware/containers (larger than 4 oz) must be reusable, compostable, or recyclable … Read More
In a Project Drawdown analysis of how the global community can reduce food waste to help avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change, it ranks reducing food waste as the #1 solution that would limit end-of-century warming to 2°C. … Read More
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
I love the Fulfilled Goods store – our local low-waste market – but worry about its future viability without more of our support. It has an amazing array of grocery staples – you can get as much or as little … 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
Routine maintenance is important for refrigerators. Dirt should be cleaned from the refrigerator coils every six months to a year – more often if there are shedding pets in the home. When coils are dirty with lint, dust, or pet … Read More
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