Get Rid of Junk Mail
Tired of unwanted catalogs, junk mail? Too much of a hassle to unsubscribe to each? This website, Catalog Choice, helps you unsubscribe in a jiffy and for free, by sending […]
Sustainable Household Goods
Many of the household goods and cleaning products we use daily contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment and use unnecessary amounts of plastic packaging. By buying from some […]
Borrow from the Library of Things Collection
Check out an item from Medfield Public Library’s Library of Things collection. Save resources by sharing resources, and instead of buying an infrequently used household item (like a sewing machine, […]
Ditch Disposables
Did you know that the average American throws away approximately 185 pounds of plastic per year (EcoWatch)? Or that more than 40% of plastic is used just once before it […]
Help our Planet by Deleting Emails
It’s not only greenhouse gases and deforestation that are polluting our planet. Spam and unread emails also contribute to carbon emissions. This happens because emails are transmitted through the Internet […]
“3 Months of Less” Challenge
Everything we buy – from food and clothes to fuel – increases our carbon footprint. Furthermore, overconsumption is one of the leading contributors to climate change and global warming. Being […]
Roadmap to Sustainable Recycling in MA
Upgrade your recycling efforts with 10 simple steps designed to make sustainable living in Massachusetts straightforward and hassle-free. These steps simplify the recycling process, addressing common obstacles like confusing […]
Reuse/Donate Household Items
Cleaning your house and want to keep as much as possible out of the trash? There are many places for gently used goods and even well-used textiles to go. Reuse […]
Don’t Trash Food Scraps
According to the MassDEP food waste is 25% of trash. Benefits of reducing food waste Diverting food scraps can reduce your household waste. It also can save you money in trash […]
Be Textile Savvy: Reuse/Donate/Recycle
On Nov. 1, 2022 Massachusetts banned most textiles from disposal or disposal transport. Fortunately, there are many ways textiles can be reused, donated or recycled, including items that are ripped, […]