Induction cooktops: an efficient electric option
Energy costs are rising tremendously, particularly natural gas prices. As a result, many homeowners are switching from gas to electric...
Local gardening is for you
Gardeners have dusted off their rakes and trowels in anticipation of a new growing season, and we’d like to nudge you towards native plants.
May is Bike Month
May is bike month, and Rebecca gives you the information you need to get you cycling in Cambridge, Somerville, and beyond.
I can't use my reusable bags. Now what?
Here's the solution: Don’t bag your groceries in the store! Pay for them, put them back in your cart, then bag them at your car.
Earth Day 2020
We’ve shown, as citizens of Planet Earth, that we can act as one and work together to protect each other.
Rethinking garbage disposals
Use your disposal correctly.
When you have food waste that you can’t compost, opt for the disposal instead of the trash. But never, ever, e
LEED and GREEN: the path to sustainable homes
I grew up on an organic farm with parents who were environmental activists, so I instinctively pay close attention to my own habits and life
12 ways to live Earth Day every day
This past Monday was Earth Day, and everyone was on board. The Franklin Park Zoo, the Charles River Association, tons of libraries, and othe
Renovate the right way
Renovating a home is exciting—from the initial concept through the final coat of paint, a renovation can be utterly transformative. It can b
Somerville recycles textiles
All clothing, shoes, and accessories will be picked up on the curb on your regular trash day. You can also use the bins located throughout t