We have been hearing a lot about the provisions in the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act that will help incentivize residents to move away from fossil fuels. However, did you know that the Inflation Reduction Act will also put money … Read More
The Newton Free Library has partnered with Newton’s Department of Public Works to expand our Library of Things collection through the State’s Recycling Dividends program, which supports creation of local lending libraries for tools and other items. This special collection features … Read More
In the spirit of the back-to-school season, we thought we’d get a little academic. Don’t run away – we promise it’s interesting! This month, we are focusing on one of the strategies the state uses to reduce the amount of … Read More
Between 30 and 40 percent of food in the United States goes uneaten – as much as 20 pounds of food per person per month. That means Americans are throwing out the equivalent of $165 billion in food each year. … Read More
The school year begins in a few weeks and shopping for school supplies looms large for many families. Before you reach for new, take a good look at what you already have and can reuse. It can be a teaching … Read More
Shoutout to Grad Bag for helping make the transition to college more equitable AND sustainable! Grad Bag partners with Boston-area colleges to collect, refresh, and distribute lightly used dorm room items to first generation college students. In 2019, nearly 20,000 … Read More
On Saturday, August 13 from 9am-12pm, the Rotary Club of Newton will collect used clothing/textiles and gently used housewares. Donated items will be sorted for reuse or recycling. Please bring your donations to the Scandinavian Living Center (206 Waltham Street, … Read More
Massachusetts will ban the disposal of textiles in the trash beginning November 1, 2022. The City of Newton is well prepared for the start of the ban with a number of textile collection options around the city: NEW – Blue … Read More
Holtec International, the company decommissioning Plymouth’s Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, has proposed to dump millions of gallons of radioactive waste water from the now-closed station into Cape Cod Bay. This is a huge threat to the environment and public health … Read More
The average household in the US contains 15 pounds of hazardous products such as pesticides, cleaners, paints, and other chemicals. Using and disposing of these products properly is crucial to maintaining the health of our bodies and our environment. The best … Read More
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