Plastic Bags: To Ban or Not to Ban?

Unitarian Universalist of Wellesley 309 Washington Street, Parish Hall, Wellesley, MA

The evening will start with a 45-minute version of the award-winning movie “Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic?” Then Newton Alderman Alison Leary will discuss the Newton bag ban and lead a discussion about whether Wellesley should join 15 other MA communities in

Free

Answering the Call: An Interfaith Gathering for Climate Action

Temple Beth Elohim 10 Bethel Road, Wellesley, MA

“Climate change is a problem that can no longer be left to future generations.” Source:  Pope Francis, speaking at the White House, September 23, 2015 Inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical on climate change, members of Boston area congregations and faith

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Needham Adult Education: Zero Energy Home

Needham High School - Room 206 Webster St, Needham

Peter Kane, Instructor Join us to learn about the design and construction of a zero net energy home built in Westwood three years ago. The owner/designer/builder will present a slide show illustrating the important design considerations, construction details, and the

$35

Passive House Symposium in Boston

District Hall in South Boston 75 Northern Ave, Boston , MA

Passive House Massachusetts is hosting a symposium connecting architects, builders, engineers, home/building owners, policymakers, real estate professionals, students and the general public.  The mission is to further educate through lectures by and discussions with esteemed professionals local to Massachusetts. Vendors

Green Solutions EXPO

Electric cars, green products and services and more are on view, Oct. 18 in Newton Centre.  Visitors will also have a chance to explore a growing alternative trend in modern living: a solar-powered "tiny house" that occupies a mere 8-by-16-foot footprint.  Read

Free