Thursday, January 12 at 7pm. Online. Join Beyond Plastics as pediatrician and toxicologist, Dr. Philip J. Landrigan, summarizes what we know, what we don’t know, and what researchers strongly suspect about the impact of plastics on human health and future … Read More
What are “forever chemicals” and what can we do about them? Join Mothers Out Front MA online on Monday, October 24 from 6-7pm to learn about PFAS – what they are, where they come from, how they move, how they … Read More
The UU Plant Based Eating Club, housed at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, invites you to a discussion of the film Eating You Alive. The film addresses the role of plant-based eating in maintaining health and avoiding chronic … Read More
Fall is the best time to start transitioning lawns to organic. The key to a healthy lawn is healthy soil and good mowing, watering, and fertilizing practices. Healthy soil contains high organic content and is teeming with biological life. Healthy … Read More
On Sunday, October 16 at 7pm, learn how to make healthy plant-based food with the Plant-based Planet Team. Through online demonstrations you’ll learn how to make various plant-based dishes at home. Questions are encouraged. Instructions for joining via Zoom or … Read More
Consider joining the Ride for Food (RFF) on Sunday, October 2. This is a fun annual event organized by Three Squares New England, that raises critically needed funds for organizations fighting food insecurity across Eastern Massachusetts. Choose one of several … Read More
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of chemicals that make products stain-proof, water-resistant, and oil and fat resistant. Because PFAS are used in over 200 industries, it is not easy to avoid the in our lives. Clean Water … Read More
Want to take a closer look at historic sites and landmarks around the City of Newton? Historic Newton is once again presenting walking tours this summer! We’ll be visiting the Mount Ida campus, Newton Cemetery, and more. We also have … Read More
Newton is home to almost 70,000 cars, which contribute over 300,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. Our cars, along with our homes, make up the majority of greenhouse gas emissions in Newton. While we recommend driving an electric … Read More
Most personal care products on the market today are made with chemicals that were introduced several decades ago. Since then, scientists have found that many of these chemicals are related to cancer, asthma, birth defects and fertility problems. Some of … Read More
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