In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, small fragments of plastics were found to have crossed the blood brain barrier into the brains of human cadavers, and the brains may contain about seven grams of plastic – … Read More
Category Archives: Kids
Tuesday, February 11, 7pm. Online. How is our commonwealth doing in the climate change battle, and what will it mean for you? Congregation Or Atid, in partnership with Jewish Climate Action Network, is pleased to once again welcome Massachusetts Climate … Read More
Recently, Newton’s Electric Vehicle Task Force, in collaboration with Green Newton, researched the possibility of applying for a federal grant to bring electric school buses to Newton Public Schools (NPS). Unfortunately, a combination of logistical and administrative hurdles ultimately made … Read More
Can’t we just let our kids be kids and enjoy the innocence of childhood? Do we really need to talk about climate change with them? I’m a big advocate for talking with kids (and everyone!) about climate change and, specifically, … Read More
As a parent of five, I think a lot about the kind of world my children have grown up in. Like most parents, I want to give them every opportunity for a bright future. For many of us, that means … Read More
Thursday, February 6, 7pm. Online. Join Beyond Plastics for a talk with Laura Vandenberg, PhD, professor of environmental health sciences at UMass Amherst’s School of Public Health & Health Sciences. Laura’s research explores how exposures to chemicals early in life … Read More
The Greener Plate Challenge 2025–a 10-day free, fun email campaign for anyone who wants to learn how to eat more healthily and save the planet–is on from February 4-13! The Challenge: Once you sign up, you will get a single … Read More
Thursday, January 16, 6:30-8:30pm. The Public Library of Brookline, Brookline Village Library (361 Washington Street Brookline). Learn about the dangers lurking in everyday plastics and how they affect our well-being. Discover what steps Brookline is taking to address this issue. … Read More
Do you buy necessities online or still have some holiday shopping to do? Do you want a marketplace that has sustainable products and uses eco-friendly shipping materials? If so, you may be interested in Lochtree, an online marketplace focused on … Read More
Looking for a good read during the holiday break? Shopping for an inspirational gift? Beyond Plastics has assembled a list of books for adults and children on the world of nature, caring for the natural world, and our relationship with … Read More
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