PFAS are a class of over 12,000 chemicals that are toxic at low levels. Despite their toxicity, PFAS are used in many everyday items, like clothing, dental floss, food packaging, cookware, personal care products, and more. PFAS is also especially … Read More
Cash register receipts use 3,680,000 trees and 10 billion gallons of water every year in the US. Production and disposal of receipt paper generates unnecessary waste and emits the carbon equivalent of over 471,000 cars on the road. An estimated … Read More
Parents who want to protect their kids from sunburn and skin cancer typically apply sunscreens and many use a spray style sunscreen because it is easier to apply than a lotion. However, in recent years, many popular sunscreen brands such … Read More
If mosquitoes have been ‘bugging’ you this summer, you’re not alone. But before you reach for chemical solutions, consider prevention first. Here are some ways to reduce mosquito breeding in your yard and prevent mosquito bites. Mosquitoes breed in standing … Read More
Artificial turf removal at Newton South High School (NSHS) was discussed by Newton’s Sustainable Materials Management Commission (SMMC) last Thursday evening after new pictures of the project were shared by the group Better Action Now on Artificial Turf. The group … Read More
Choose a period product that works for you and the environment! Did you know that menstruators use up to 17,000 tampons or pads in their lifetime and plastic menstrual products generate more than 200,000 tons of waste per year? Unfortunately, … Read More
Millions of items are adorned with glitter, from shimmering makeup to sparkling wrapping paper. But the popularity of glitter and the sheer volume used in everyday products is posing a growing threat to our environment and health. Here are five … Read More
As Plastic Free July concludes, we hope you will keep your new found habits to reduce plastic pollution. To learn more about the issues at hand and to keep you inspired, pull out some popcorn and watch these terrific films … Read More
Each year, the average American ingests more than 70,000 microplastics in their drinking water supply. [4] These plastics originate from multiple sources, but are mostly linked to littering, stormwater runoff, and poor wastewater management in treatment facilities. The US passed … Read More
Tuesday, July 18 at 7pm. Online. Sierra Cape Cod’s virtual speaker series continues with a talk by Massachusetts Senator Julian Cyr addressing the intent and impact of “An Act to Protect Massachusetts Public Health from PFAS,” the proposed legislation he … Read More
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