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 […]
Buy or Lease an Electric Vehicle
Why drive an EV? EVs reduce your emissions, are fun to drive, and are less expensive to operate and maintain. And there are a lot of great choices on the […]
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, […]
Compost Food Waste
There are many benefits to composting food waste: Reduces waste requiring disposal – Food waste accounts for 22% of solid waste in MA. Reduces greenhouse gas emissions (compared to […]
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 […]
Green Your Electricity
Rooftop solar isn’t the only way to “green” your electricity usage! You can make the switch to 100% local, renewable energy by opting up to Melrose 100% Local Green power […]