Saturday, January 27, 1-3pm. Lawmarissa Rd., Waban (full address will be given upon registration). Catch up with old friends and meet new ones at Green Newton’s upcoming neighborhood house party. Learn how to reduce or eliminate gas and oil, find … Read More
As temperatures in the Boston area dipped down to the teens last week, it was a good time to think about how winter proof our homes are. It may be time to consider improving insulation and air sealing levels if … Read More
Nearly half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. So making smart decisions about your home’s heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system (HVAC) can have a big effect on your utility bills — and your … Read More
For the month of January, you can stock up on sustainable items through Green Newton’s favorite refillery Fulfilled Goods (612 Washington St Suite 2, Newton) and our local online retail partner Lochtree. Fulfilled Goods: Fulfilled Fridays – 10% off all … Read More
Monday, January 22 at 5:30pm. Denny Room, Brookline Public Health Building (11 Pierce St. Brookline) and Online. Brookline’s Advisory Council on Public Health (ACPH), in partnership with the Zero Emissions Advisory Board (ZEAB), would like to invite the community to … Read More
The continuing PFAS contamination crisis means that an estimated 200 million Americans across 2,800 communities may have water that contains unhealthy levels of these harmful “forever chemicals.” A home water filter can be a fantastic way to reduce the levels … Read More
Sunday, January 21 from 7-8pm. Online. Learn how to make healthy plant-based food with the Sierra Club’s Plant-based Planet Team. The event is free and open to the public. After registering, instructions for joining via Zoom or phone will be … Read More
The science is clear. We all must phase out fossil fuels, the sooner the better, but no later than 2050. But there is no one path for us all on the journey to zero carbon. Each family’s situation is different … Read More
Vacation mode is a setting on your water heater that allows you to run at lower temperature than normal, saving energy and money. Typically, manufacturers set vacation mode to around 50°F, well below the temperature you need to for a … Read More
Winter is a wonderful time to try your hand at bird feeding, where you can view a variety of year-round species like finches and woodpeckers from the warmth of your home. To get you started, Mass Audubon has compiled some … Read More
Recently on Twitter