When you put bags of textiles into a blue Helpsy bin in Newton or request a curbside pick up, items are taken to a processing facility where they are sorted and graded. The higher grades are resold to thrift stores … Read More
Category Archives: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
The best thing you can do is to avoid purchasing items you don’t need, but instead repair and reuse what you have. Having prioritized reduce, reuse, and repair, the next best thing is to make sure to recycle items that … Read More
Are you interested in reducing waste in Newton? Or promoting composting? Would you like a voice in what happens in the city? The Newton Sustainable Materials Management Commission (SMMC) is seeking two new members and would like to invite interested … 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
Saturday, December 14, 1-2:30pm. Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, (500 Walk Hill St., Mattapan). Bring in your unwanted clothes and discover new-to-you treasures. This is the perfect event for those who are looking for new clothes and/or who want … Read More
When selecting presents this holiday season, think quality and long term to items that will last. Reusable is great, avoid plastics when possible (including synthetic fiber clothing). In addition, enjoyable experiences, memberships, and subscriptions can all be thoughtful choices for … Read More
Are you looking for a place to find affordable holiday gifts for friends and family? Come to Fulfilled Goods! You’ll be able to find a wide selection of sustainable gifts. Bring your own reusable containers to fill and bring the … Read More
An estimated 150 million light sets are sold in America each year. Though beautiful on your house, tree or mantel, string lights don’t belong in your green recycling bin. They wrap around machinery at your local recycling facility, causing sorting … Read More
Saturday, December 7, 10am-2pm. Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). Do you have a broken item in your home that you know you could fix with the right guidance? Fix-It Clinics empower you to fix your broken household items with … Read More
Monday, December 2 from 7-8pm. Online. This holiday season, want to waste less and celebrate more? Waste from holiday meals, gift giving and packaging can trash our holiday spirit and harm the environment. We throw away at least 25% more … Read More
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