One of the most imperative tasks ahead of us is weaning ourselves off of fossil fuels. Energy efficient retrofits, removing natural gas from home heating and cooking, and finding ways to get around beyond gas-powered vehicles are top priorities. These … Read More
Can Induction Stoves Convince Home Cooks to Give up Gas? Induction stoves offer major benefits over gas, but home cooks face barriers in making the switch. by Sarah Wesseler January 13, 2023 You walk into your kitchen to make … 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
Thursday, February 9 at 7pm. Online. Do you wince every time you get takeout because of the unavoidable stack of single use plastic containers and lids that come with it? Yet we seem to have no other options. Hear from … Read More
Starting January 23, applications will be accepted for Newton Community Farm’s 2023 Summer Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program. Registration occurs in stages, starting with sharers who participated last year. Eat fresh, locally-grown produce from June through October for a cost … Read More
Saturday, January 28 and/or Thursday, February 2 at 7pm. Online. The UU Plant-Based Eating Club is hosting a Zoom discussion of the blockbuster documentary Seaspiracy, a groundbreaking Netflix documentary that exposes the fishing industry’s impact on marine wildlife and ecosystems, … Read More
Fulfilled Goods (612 Washington Street, Newtonville), a Newton store specializing in zero waste, is running a refill campaign (#resolvetorefill) this month and will be offering a discount on different refills each week. Here are the specials: Week of 1/9 – 10% off … Read More
Thursday, January 12 and Friday, January 20 at 7pm. Online and in-person. The UU Plant-Based Eating Club is hosting a group read of The Engine 2 Seven-Day Rescue Diet: Eat Plants, Lose Weight, Save Your Health by Rip Esselstyn. Available … Read More
2023 is upon us and we are experiencing more signs of climate change than ever. Make this year your year for taking bold steps to address climate change by cutting your use of fossil fuels. Here are 5 actions with the biggest … Read More
Wednesday, December 14 at 12pm. Online. Join Environment America for “Pollution-Free Cooking for the Holidays” to learn more about the health dangers of gas stoves, hear about the benefits of induction stoves and get information about incentives that are now … Read More
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