TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19AT 6:30 PM – HEAT PUMPS 101: Presentation hosted by the Hamilton-Wenham Climate Action Team at the Hamilton-Wenham Library
The Hamilton Wenham Climate Action Team (HWCAT) invites you to their Heat Pumps 101 Presentation where you can learn all about using electricity to heat and cool your home efficiently. Expertise on the most recent rebates and incentives for purchasing heat pumps will be provided. Hamilton and Wenham residents who own heat pumps will also be available to chat about their experiences.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19AT 12:00 PM – FOOD RESCUE IN MASSACHUESTTS: Online webinar hosted by Recycle Smart, with speakers Chris Foote (Wegmans), Liz Miller (Spoonfuls), and Gabriella Snyder Stelmack (Bread of Life in Malden)
Ever wonder what happens to all the excess food at grocery stores? Does it get trashed? Is it going to people in need? We’ve got answers! Join us as we explore the fascinating story of food rescue in MA. You’ll hear from three organizations – a grocery store, a food rescue organization, and a food security organization – working together to distribute excess food to people in need. And bonus: Keep it out of the trash!
Batteries are in everything these days! Not sure how to safely dispose of them? You’re not alone. Come learn from a Call2Recycle battery expert who will help you identify different types of batteries and show you the right way to get rid of them. We’ve also called in a recycling expert to explain how dangerous they can be if you put them in the trash or recycling. Spoiler: They can cause huge fires!
Ever wonder how clean your recyclables need to be? Unsure what to do with loose bottle caps? Overwhelmed by recycling numbers? This is the webinar for you! The Recycle Smart team is excited to host this year’s Ask Me Anything about Recycling in MA. We’ll give a refresher on what makes something recyclable, dig into why smart recycling still matters, and share some rules of thumb before jumping into Q&A.
UPCOMING EVENTS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 – KIDS UPCYCLED HOLIDAY SHOP Hosted by Striving for Sustainability
PAST EVENTS
MASS ECO FEST – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024: Hosted by Unpacked Living, the event aims to be a celebratory day dedicated to honoring our Earth, all while highlighting local makers, vendors, and individuals leading the charge against plastic pollution in Massachusetts. This family-friendly event will include live music, local vendors, and food trucks who champion sustainability through practices such as pre-cycling, using natural materials, and upcycling existing resources. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own reusable bags, food containers, and water bottles to participate in a day where plastic takes a back seat. Compostable to-go options will be available, if needed. Learn more about Mass Eco Fest here!
ROWLEY ROADSIDE CLEAN UP – MAY 3 to MAY 7, 2024: Take an hour or two this weekend to help remove litter from the sides of our roads and in our public spaces. Register to receive supplies (trash bags, disposable gloves, trash pickers, etc) here: https://forms.gle/bGRQYWgb5ED4tvnj8.
NATURE WALK INSTALLATION ON NEW NATURE TRAIL – APRIL 27, 2024: Thanks to a generous grant from New England BioLabs, the Open Space Committee is installing eight ecology signs on a new nature trail located on a forested municipal parcel located behind Pine Grove School. The signs (and subsequent raised beds sown with native plants and a Story Walk) will enhance the educational value of the nature trail. Come help dig post holes, pour cement, and install the signs!
