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Yes, This Really is More Sustainable!

By Ozette Ostrow|2021-05-20T16:46:29-04:00May 20th, 2021|Energy Efficiency, Energy Savings, Go Green, Recycling, Sustainability, Uncategorized|

Every day you make decisions that impact the climate. Sometimes, the right thing to do is not always the most obvious – sustainability can be more counterintuitive than you may think. We're listing out some of the common misconceptions and what to do about them. 1. Yes, really - use the dishwasher! Dishwashers have become

CET’s Innovation Conversation

By Ozette Ostrow|2021-04-23T11:32:53-04:00April 23rd, 2021|Climate Change, Earth Month, Food Waste, Go Green, Innovation, Sustainability, Webinar|

Every year, the Center for EcoTechnology (CET) sets ambitious goals to transform the way we live and work; and to improve our community, economy, and environment. We’re moving the needle through innovative pilot efforts, including local carbon reduction projects, decarbonization, peak load reduction, deconstruction and more! In 2020, CET reduced emissions equal to taking

Energy Efficiency Day!

By Brian Premo|2019-10-16T17:24:09-04:00October 16th, 2019|Energy Efficiency, Energy Savings, Go Green, Green for Business, Green for Homes, Outreach, Sustainability, Uncategorized|

October 2 was Energy Efficiency Day! This is a national collaborative effort of dozens of energy efficiency advocacy groups to help people cut carbon, save money, and breathe easier. The Center for EcoTechnology collaborated with Columbia Gas, Advanced Energy Group, and Eversource to perform 25 energy audits for small businesses in Springfield, MA. We were

DIY Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day

By Becky Kalish|2019-03-11T08:19:26-04:00February 7th, 2019|Creative reuse, Go Green, Waste Diversion|

For some people, February is a month full of dreary winter days and anguish over never-ending slush on the ground. For others, it’s excitement over the days beginning to get longer and the anticipation of spring. For yet others, it’s a month of looking forward to Valentine’s Day. This holiday is often full of loving

Celebrate #GivingTuesday with CET

By Morgan O'Connor|2017-11-27T12:57:29-05:00November 27th, 2017|Composting, EcoFellows, Energy Efficiency, Go Green, Uncategorized|

By Morgan O’Connor, Marketing & High Performance Building Fellow Tomorrow, November 28, join the worldwide movement and give back to your community by participating in Giving Tuesday! This international celebration of giving has already raised $177,000,000 across 98 different countries, and the day has not even arrived yet! Tomorrow as people come together to give