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
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Americans love the convenience of take out meals, and food establishments rely on them for revenue. It would seem like a win for all, except that it generates a great deal of single-use plastic waste. With the damage single-use plastics … Read More
Newton Community Farm is pleased to offer a weekly fruit share in conjunction with Autumn Hills Orchard in Groton, MA. Each weekly share consists of a 4–5 pound (approximate) bag of apples and occasionally may include grapes or pears. As … Read More
The following 10 facts shed light on how plastic is proving dangerous to human health. To learn more about the threat and impact of plastic pollution and get tips to reduce your plastic consumption, download our Plastic Pollution Primer and … Read More
Thursday, June 15 from 7:30-8:30pm. Online. Join Mothers Out Front to learn how our plant choices can benefit pollinator populations and our future. Members of Healthy Soils, Livable Future action group of Mothers Out Front will share recommendations for what … Read More
Saturday, June 17 2-3pm. Horace Mann Housing Complex (8 Brookside Ave, Newtonville). Join Newton Neighbors, the Newton Housing Authority, and Newton Community Farm for a presentation about growing and caring for vegetable seedlings. Barney Keezell is the featured speaker. Newton … Read More
Thursday, June 1 at 7pm. Online. Join Newton Community Farm for this free virtual presentation with world-renowned physician, epidemiologist, and Harvard professor Dr. Walter Willett. We all know that what we eat affects our health, but how do our food … Read More
If you remember to bring reusable grocery bags to the store, why fill them up with plastic produce bags when you can bring your own fabric bags or keep your produce unbagged. Just keep them together with your reusable grocery … Read More
Wednesday, April 19 at 7pm. Online. The Newton City Council’s Programs & Services Committee will hold a public comment on the proposed expanded packaging ordinance at their meeting tonight (see agenda). The ordinance proposes to eliminate a broad array of … Read More
Saturday, May 6, 4–6 pm. Newton Community Farm (303 Nahanton St, Newton). Be part of the unveiling of the latest sustainability measures at Newton Community Farm at their Open House. They will dedicate the Dr. Eugene Rubin Greenhouse (4:30pm) and … Read More
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