Say No to Throwaways
The bans on plastic bags and polystyrene in Melrose mean you won’t be getting these non-recyclable materials from retailers and restauranteurs in the city, but there are still plenty of […]
Cut Down on Junk Mail
Any online purchase or donation can result in a barrage of mail not just from that particular organization, but also from many others who purchase your name and address from […]
Make Mondays Meatless
One seemingly small change that can benefit our health, our wallets, our communities, AND the environment in exponential ways is swapping out meat for plant-based menu options. Make Mondays a […]
Prioritize Reuse Over Trash
When you’ve got unneeded clothes and household items cluttering up your home or furniture you no longer want, pass it on! Putting unwanted items back into circulation conserves the wood, […]
Get A No-Cost Home Energy Assessment
Why an assessment of your home and energy systems? Are your energy bills higher than you like? Do you just feel like energy is being wasted, but you don’t know […]
Calculate Your Carbon Footprint!
Curious about your carbon footprint? One of the most trustworthy and used calculators around is the so-called “Berkeley Calculator” created by CoolClimate. Households and businesses can enter their consumption of […]