The City of Newton passed an ordinance earlier this year that aims to reduce single use plastic packaging, particularly from restaurants. Newton restaurants must comply with the following: All dishware/containers (larger than 4 oz) must be reusable, compostable, or recyclable … Read More
(November 14, 2024) The Massachusetts Legislature passed sweeping climate legislation to empower the state’s fight against climate change and accelerate progress towards the state’s goals of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. “This comprehensive climate bill includes a wide … Read More
Monday, November 25 from 6-7pm. Online. What do rapid changes in the Arctic mean for wildlife, humans, and the climate? How is all of this going to play out in different regions and ecosystems around the world? Does understanding these … Read More
Saturday, December 7 from 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 folks to fix for themselves and … Read More
Buildings like homes, offices, and schools are responsible for over 40% of global energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, making them one of the largest contributors to climate change. The Studio for High-Performance Design + Construction (Studio HPDC) in Nonantum, … Read More
Wednesday, December 11 from 7-8pm. Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). Whether you’re idling at the starting line or ready to accelerate into the world of electric vehicles, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn … Read More
In a Project Drawdown analysis of how the global community can reduce food waste to help avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change, it ranks reducing food waste as the #1 solution that would limit end-of-century warming to 2°C. … Read More
Wednesday, November 13 from 7-8:30pm. Countryside Elementary School (191 Dedham Street, Newton Highlands). Please join us for an enlightening evening exploring the future of sustainable energy in our community. Register on the form below. As part of Massachusetts Clean Energy … Read More
Thursday, November 14 at 9am. Online. Embodied carbon in a building refers to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from the manufacturing, transportation, installation, maintenance, and disposal of building materials. Such construction activity annually accounts for 11-23% of all emissions globally. … Read More
Tuesday, November 19 at 7pm. Congregation Dorshei Tzedek/Second Church (60 Highland St, West Newton) and Online. Affordable housing builder and advocate Jason Korb will explain the costs, considerations, and risks involved in this kind of development and offer suggestions for … Read More
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