Saturday, October 19 from 11am-2pm. Boston Building Resources (100 Terrace St, Boston). There will be a variety of family-friendly activities: Free food and music A Fixit Clinic: bring broken items that need repair – Fixit coaches will be on hand … Read More
Monday, October 21 at 7pm. Online. Traditionally, cooling your house has meant warming the planet. Today, however, new technologies give us greener choices. Join geophysicist Beth Ellen Clark Joseph and engineer Jacob Miller, experts on climate- friendly air conditioning and … Read More
In the energy business, vampire devices are electronics that continue to drain your power even when they’re turned off. TVs and desktop PCs are some of the biggest culprits, but coffee machines, microwaves, and hairstyling tools continually pull energy and … Read More
Are you thinking of throwing out or donating your old household items and furniture? Do you want a service that prioritizes reuse and recycling over trash? If so, you may be interested in Junkluggers, an eco-friendly junk removal service in … Read More
Sunday, October 20 from 11am-4pm. Langley Road in Newton Center. Come see and “kick the tires” of the electric school bus on display at the Green Expo @Harvest Fair. The Newton Electric Vehicle (EV) Task Force will be joined by … Read More
Monday, October 21 from 7-8pm. Online. Meat production and commercial fishing consume lots of natural resources while generating significant amounts of pollution. Learn how to minimize your environmental impact, and benefit your health, with a plant-based diet. Led by Sara … Read More
Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30pm. Online. You’ve probably noticed your electric bills rising over the years. As we move to an electric energy system powered by renewable electricity, higher rates are a financial burden and a barrier to transitioning from … Read More
Wednesday, October 9 from 7-8pm. Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). If you’re interested in solar, or more broadly, how to plan for multiple energy projects, stop by for dynamic presentations by two energy experts. Representatives from … Read More
Tuesday, October 22 from 7-8pm (Doors open at 6:30pm). Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst, Campus Center Auditorium (100 Carlson Ave, Newton). The Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association is hosting a free lecture by Dave Epstein, meteorologist and author. Dave will … Read More
Pumpkin seeds are an example of an edible food item that we often discard. Save those seeds this year when you carve the Jack-o-lantern and turn them into a delicious snack that everyone in your family will love! Roasted Pumpkin … Read More
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