Do you aspire to create landscapes with genuine ecological value for a wide array of avian species— from songbirds, to raptors, owls, woodpeckers, and more? On October 17 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at Great Hall Lodge at Cedar Hill (265 Beaver Street, Waltham), Claudia Thompson, Founder of … Read More
A United Nations study reported tat 44.7 million tons of e-waste was discarded in 2016, and only 20 percent of it was disposed of properly. Many of the materials used in making these products can be recovered and reused, including plastics, glass, and … Read More
Let nature do the work as you grow your flowers, trees, shrubs, and/or vegetables. Sustainable gardening mirrors natural processes by recycling materials and minimizing energy use and waste. In this hands-on course, you’ll try out sustainable techniques in our instructor’s … Read More
PROBLEM: The EPA estimates that 7.6 billon pounds of diapers are discarded is the U.S. each year. People may mistake a diaper as being recyclable because they are composed of mostly plastic. However, diapers are made of a number of materials … Read More
Know which fruits and vegetables stay fresh longer inside or outside the fridge. By storing them for maximum freshness, they will taste better and last longer. INSIDE THE FRIDGE • Apples, berries, and cherries • Grapes, kiwi, lemons, and oranges … Read More
The first meeting of Students for a Greener World (SGW) for the 2018-19 school year for new & returning middle and high school kids interested in the environment will be held on Monday, September 17 from 5:30-6:30pm at the Newton … Read More
Green Lifestyle Course: Live More Sustainably, Make Healthier Choices and Cut your Bills If you’d like to learn how to reduce your use of energy, water, waste and toxins; and be a more eco-friendly consumer this is the course for you. The scheduled dates … Read More
The average elementary school disposes of 20,000 pounds of lunch waste every year. That’s 10 tons of trash per school! By packing a healthy lunch for your child in a reusable lunch box with a reusable bottle of water or milk, you … Read More
The incentives for getting a No-cost Mass Save Home Energy Assessment are: a free safety evaluation of your heating and cooling systems, free check-up of insulation and air sealing needs, free LED bulbs to replace inefficient bulbs, 75% Mass Save … Read More
Newton’s summer ban on use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers ends on Labor Day. After Labor Day, the gas, electric or battery-powered 65 decibel leaf blowers or lower are allowed Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm, and Saturdays, 8am-5pm. All leaf blower use is prohibited … Read More
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