Residents have until April 15 to respond to a survey from the Mayor’s office that asks residents about their disposable and reusable water bottle use. The city council is currently considering eliminating the sale of single use plastic water bottles … Read More
Tuesday, April 11 at 7pm. Online. The food we eat, where we buy it, and how that food is grown affects our health and that of the planet. Approximately one-third of human-made greenhouse gas emissions are linked to our food … Read More
Thursday, March 23 and Sunday, March 26 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
Our food choices have a direct effect on the health of our environment and those who grow and harvest what we eat. That’s why food labeled “organic” is the right choice. In addition to serious health questions linked to actual … Read More
Newton can get a lower subscription price for curbside compost pickup when 5,000 households sign up. Currently, 2,815 Newton households participate. It’s already a great deal at $59.99 for 6 months but, if each subscriber got one friend or neighbor … Read More
Judith’s Kitchen (1371 Washington St, West Newton) has been offering their delicious menu items for takeout in Recirclerable reusable containers for several months. Now, Grape Leaf Mediterranean Grille (6 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands) has recently partnered with Recirclable so that … Read More
On February 9, Alan Gordon of the Newton Sustainable Materials Management Commission presented the next iteration of Newton’s sustainable packaging ordinance aims to expand this list to include more single use items by 1) replacing items that cannot be recycled … Read More
Wednesday, February 1 at 7pm. Online. Two area farms, Gaining Ground in Concord and The Good Food Farm in Ashby, have embarked on an experiment in “no-till agriculture” designed to build healthier soil with better water and carbon retention. As … Read More
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
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