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LWV Climate Change Challenge for High School Students

High School Students in Needham – here’s a great way to advocate for change and possibly win $500!” Two important reports on climate change were recently released: the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report and the US National Climate Assessment. Together,

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

The Climate Silence and What You Can Do About It!

Photo: Adam Welz People aren’t talking about climate change enough. 65% of people in the US “rarely” or “never” talk about climate change. Only 20% say they hear people they know talk about climate change at least once a month. Nearly 2

Darling Hair Boutique Has “Green” Product Line

Jennifer Darling, owner of Darling Hair Boutique in downtown Needham, first became interested in “green products” about 15 years ago. She was having some skin issues, and noticed that products with botanicals (and shorter ingredient lists) were less irritating on

2nd Hand Rose of Needham – Practicing the 3R’s

2nd Hand Rose of Needham, a consignment store located at 937 Great Plain Ave. in downtown Needham, (open Mon-Sat 10am-6pm), operates under a sustainable business model: By selling only used clothing on consignment, they practice all 3 “R’s”: They Reduce the

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

Needham High School Environmental Club at GO GREEN Needham Expo

The GO GREEN Needham Expo on Saturday, November 10 from 10 am to 4pm at Needham Town Hall showcases how community are working to reduce our community’s carbon footprint. To see a full list of participants, click here. Hope to

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

Organic Landscaping Options from Hartney Greymont

Spotlight: Hartney Greymont, GO GREEN Needham Expo Participant At the GO GREEN Needham Expo on Saturday, November 10 from 10am to 4pm at Needham Town Hall, you will learn the many way in which trees are vital to the environment –

Are Heatpumps for You? Ask Boucher Energy Systems, Inc.

The GO GREEN Needham Expo on Saturday, November 10 from 10 am to 4pm at Needham Town Hall will inform Needham residents to energy and cost saving options for their homes and businesses. To see a full list of participants,