Use Plastic Free July as a time to rethink the everyday plastic products we use in our lives. Here are some easy suggestions for the bathroom: Try a toothbrush made of bamboo and silk dental floss that can be refilled … Read More
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Plastic Free July is a good chance to think of easy replacements for single use plastics. Try these ideas in your kitchen: Replace plastic bags (including produce bags) with paper or cloth. In addition to bar dish soaps, use loofah … Read More
Wednesday, June 26 from 7-8:30pm. Village Bank, Auburndale branch (307 Auburn St., Newton). Join representatives from Green Newton, Endless Energy, the City of Newton, and The Village Bank loan team as we discuss everything you need to know about the … Read More
The Slotes made climate-friendly updates to their home, adding insulation, heat pumps, solar panels, and more. Jon Slote of Newton, Massachusetts, is a proud grandfather. And he’s concerned about how climate change will affect his three grandchildren. Slote: “They didn’t … Read More
Looking for a consistent and efficient supply of hot water? Upgrade to a heat pump water heater. With 70 percent less energy use than traditional electric water heaters, you can save up to $1,050 annually on energy*. Instant Savings Visit … Read More
As we begin to see temperatures rise above 90°F this week, a sharp rise in demand on the power grid will lead to increased fossil fuel consumption. The New England power system often sees demand peaking just as solar power … Read More
Wednesday, June 5 from 12-1pm. Online. Do you need to upgrade your heating system? It might be a good time to consider heat pumps, a super-efficient heating option that also provides cooling in summer. There are big rebates and incentives … Read More
The Native Plant Trust is the nation’s first plant conservation organization and the only one solely focused on New England’s native plants. They maintain a database of native plants that is searchable by different criteria. Search for plants by name … Read More
Right down the street in Needham there is another example of a net energy home. These super energy efficient houses generate enough solar power to provide all the electricity needed for the home’s heating, cooling, hot water, cooking, and other … Read More
If you’re anything like us, you’ve been doing some spring decluttering this month. For our team, it’s clothes we have (finally) accepted will never fit, toys our children have outgrown, kitchen gadgets collecting dust in our cupboards, and books…so many … Read More
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