Tuesday, November 19 from 12-1pm. Online. Ever wonder what happens to all the excess food at grocery stores? Does it get trashed? Is it going to people in need? Join RecycleSmart MA as they explore the fascinating story of food … Read More
I love the Fulfilled Goods store – our local low-waste market – but worry about its future viability without more of our support. It has an amazing array of grocery staples – you can get as much or as little … Read More
What would an air‑source heat pump system cost for your home? Air-source heat pumps are a flexible, cost-effective and energy-efficient option for both heating and cooling your home. Fill out the fields in this calculator by MassCEC and Energy Sage … Read More
Thursday, November 21 at 7pm. Online. Insect populations around the world are declining rapidly. But why? While habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change all have something to do with it, Dr. Avalon Owens shows in this talk that light … Read More
Tuesday, October 29 from 7-8:30pm. Online (Sign up below). Interested in greening your house of worship? Do you want to connect with others who want to protect the environment – and our climate – by working within their congregation? Gather … Read More
Saturday, November 2 from 1pm-4pm (Rain date: November 3). Newton City Hall, War Memorial Circle (1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton). What will you do with your pumpkin after Halloween? You could put it in with your yard waste, but how much … Read More
Tell your U.S. House representative to oppose the Farm Bill’s pro-pesticide provisions. Sections 10204 and 10205 of the 2024 Farm Bill would override all the established state and local restrictions on pesticide use, including pesticides like chlorpyrifos and glyphosate, which … Read More
With labels like “made from plants” and “biodegradable”, there are a lot of supposedly environmentally-friendly alternatives to plastic. But are they really any better? Test your knowledge with this short quiz from The Story of Stuff Project. Green Newton encourages … Read More
Monday, November 4 from 7-9pm. Lexington Venue (1794 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington). Boston, one of the world’s wealthiest, most-educated cities, made a fateful decision to spend billions of dollars erecting a new district along its coast — on landfill, at sea … Read More
Thursday, October 31 from 12-1:30pm. Online. The Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) Implementation Advisory Committee will hold a virtual public meeting to discuss the Commission on Energy Infrastructure Siting and Permitting, the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council (EVICC), and a … Read More
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