Window coverings can reduce energy loss through the windows, lower heating and cooling bills, and improve home comfort. About 30% of a home’s heating energy is lost through windows. In cooling seasons, about 76% of sunlight that falls on standard … Read More
One of the most important personal climate actions you can take is to reduce the energy your home uses. MassSave gives you a great way to get started. If it’s been more than 2 years since your last MassSave assessment, … Read More
Save your sneakers and bring them to the Students for a Greener World (SGW) Sneaker Reuse & Recycling Project on NewtonSERVES day on Sunday, April 26 from 9am-3pm at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton). They will be recycled … Read More
If you were to turn on your shower with the water temperature as high as it can go, would you be afraid to stick your hand in because the water would be too hot and may scald you? If you … Read More
You should change the filter in your furnace every three months, so if you started using your heater in October, it’s definitely time to make the swap! But did you know you should also check your filter every month during … Read More
Easy Vegan Baking Hacks to Shrink Your Sweet Tooth’s Footprint Adapt all your favorite recipes with a little substitution savvy BY KATIE O’REILLY | DEC 20 2019 Reducing the animal products in your diet is a surefire way to shrink … Read More
Newton Community Farm (303 Nahanton St., Newton) has begun enrolling for the Summer Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program. Enrollment occurs in stages, starting with interested sharers who participated last year. Eat fresh, locally-grown produce from June through October for a … Read More
Before you get started, you’ll need to pick a programmable thermostat you’ll actually use. According to a study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, nearly 90% of Americans say they’ve rarely (or never) programmed their thermostat because they’re not sure … Read More
Come to the next set of Green Action Team Meetings and find out what you can do about the climate crisis. Get support from like-minded individuals and share your experiences. You are welcome to attend all the groups that are … Read More
Here’s a simple recycling tip: focus on the shape of the item, not the number! The number inside a triangle of arrows ♻️ actually identifies the type of resin that a plastic is made from. If it’s a bottle, jar, … Read More
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