EV…or Not EV If you are like many people I know, you may have asked yourself recently, “Should I trade my car in for an electric vehicle?” You see them gliding around town more and more. Maybe you know someone
The Needham EVangelist: EV…or not EV
Green Energy Consumers Alliance’s “Shave the Peak” – A new Way to Green the Grid
Turn down the heat a few degrees; turn air conditioning down or off for a time; use the dishwasher later in the evening — small actions taken by a large number of people can make a big difference. Join the
Rep. Garlick Hosts “Food, Planet, Health” Meeting in Needham
When thinking about what we can each do to protect the environment, most of us know that our car choices matter, and that insulating our homes is an important way to reduce energy use. But what about our food choices?
Food Rescue Program Off and Running at Needham High School
Handling leftovers at home is one thing, but what do you do with unsold food left over from a cafeteria that feeds over 1,500 students? Fortunately, food rescue is in great hands at Needham High School thanks to a partnership
Needham’s largest retail outlets are now in compliance with the Select Board’s Plastic Checkout Bag Policy
The seven largest stores in Needham are now complying with the Select Board’s Plastic Checkout Bag Policy. The Select Board’s Plastic Checkout Bag Policy was adopted on March 20, 2018. It requested that the largest stores in town (over 3,500
Parent Talk Spring Sale – Promoting Re-use in Needham
The annual Needham Parent Talk Spring Sale, takes place on Sunday, May 5, 2019, from 8:30 am -12:45 pm at the Eliot School. This sale facilitates the re-use of children’s clothing and toys, keeping many perfectly usable items out of
Wellesley Rotary Club hosts Successful “Repair Cafe”
What is lurking in your cellar? Broken appliances? Wobbly chairs? Lamps that don’t work? On Saturday, April 6th, the Wellesley Rotary Club held another “Repair Café” and put many damaged or broken items back into service. They are helping to add
Stock up on LEDs – Eversource “New Year, New Light” promotion this December
You may be forgiven if you don’t regularly read the inserts that come with your bills – or, if you receive your bills electronically, you may not see anything at all. But a busy life shouldn’t cause you to miss
Wash Your Clothes in Cold Water!
It’s better for your clothes, your wallet, and your planet Like most people, I thought it needed to be warm water until a couple of years ago, but it turns out that’s not the case anymore. Why? Because they don’t
4 Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…Rhythm? Bash the Trash!
The GO GREEN Needham Expo on Saturday, November 10 from 10am to 4pm at Needham Town Hall will inspire creative reasoning and creativity among young people to address some of the environmental challenges we are facing. To see a full