Can you make your home more energy efficient while still respecting its historic character? Yes! Join Historic Newton on Wednesday, March 21 at 6:30pm at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds (286 Waverley Ave., Newton) in a program that covers how … Read More
Monthly Archives: March 2018
What strategies do artists use to engage with climate change? Attend a talk by playwright Chantal Bilodeau on ‘The Arts as Climate Change Activism’ on Saturday, March 24 from 5-7pm at the Laurie Theater, Brandeis University (415 South St, Waltham). Bilodeau … Read More
Those plastic retail hangers look harmless in stores. But did you know that 85% of them go straight into landfills? How bad is it? See the video and the graphic below to find out and to learn about recyclable paper hangers. You … Read More
We inadvertently left out the 4 alternatives to single use coffee pods and have included them in the revised post below. Our apologies for the mishap. According to a recent poll by the National Coffee Association, one in five adults get their daily … Read More
Join the City of Newton in their latest in a series of presentations on redesigning the zoning code, ‘Building Shape, Size, and Form in Neighborhoods and Village Centers‘ on Thursday, March 15 from 6:30-8pm in the Druker Auditorium of the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). The … Read More
On March 8 from 3:30-4:30pm in the Drucker Auditorium of the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton), join Students for a Greener World (SGW) in planting seedlings and plants in small square pots made from newspapers, making a bird feeder … Read More
Do you know a business that cares about the environment? Help us recognize them for their efforts. The Newton-Needham Regional Chamber’s Environment Committee is looking for nominations for its annual Green Business Awards, which will be presented at the Spring Business … Read More
As part of a commitment to address our region’s transportation needs, join the Newton Needham Regional Chamber on Friday, March 9 from 8:30-10am to hear about two significant changes to the ways people are — or will be — moving throughout our … Read More
Planning is underway for Newton Power Choice, a group electricity purchasing plan for residents and businesses of Newton that provides a choice to buy more New England wind and solar power with an excellent opportunity to: Reduce demand for dirty fossil fuels; Protect our … Read More
Finding baby products that are toxic-free can be a challenge, since we’re in the dark about the chemical makeup of many children’s products. The lack of disclosure by manufacturers can make it impossible to identify safe products. Check out the Safe … Read More
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