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Most beauty products are in plastic, expensive and run out quickly, at least that’s been my experience. So when I first heard about buying in bulk, I was skeptical. I assumed it would cost more and the products wouldn’t work as well. However, I was quickly proved wrong. Buying in bulk was completely new to me. I walked into Fulfilled Goods in Newton with clean, empty bottles and absolutely no idea what to do. Thankfully, the staff noticed I looked lost and kindly guided me to the weigh station, where I tagged and weighed my containers. The process was quick and simple, and I caught on fast. Though the store was small, it had a wide selection of beauty, cleaning, and dry goods. I stuck to products that fit into my usual routine: shampoo, conditioner, face wash, body wash, and granola. The granola was purchased because I panicked and did not know what to put in my last container. I also picked out a conditioner bar and a baking soda deodorant. Since I wasn’t sure what I’d like, I only filled the containers halfway. To my surprise, everything came out to less than $50, cheaper than my regular shampoo and conditioner, which alone usually cost around $30. The re-use option and low price tag were already pros for me, however the products had to perform well. That night I tried the shampoo and conditioner. I would like to note that I hadn’t tested the scents beforehand, and afterward, my friend commented that I smelled “earthy and masculine.” Although I didn't smell bad, it was definitely stronger than expected. There were many other scent options, I simply failed to test them. Thankfully, I had picked a more pleasant scent for the body wash, and I used the conditioner bar as a leave-in. The results? My hair has never looked or felt better. For context, I have slightly damaged 2c/3a curly hair so I am very particular on what I use on my hair. My hair was clean, smooth and super defined. I even went outside into the pouring rain and my curls held up. For the other products: the face wash was effective, and helped prevent breakouts after a week of use, however, it was the priciest at about $4 per ounce. The deodorant, while it smells nice, did not prevent sweating so it may not work for everyone. Finally the granola, no notes, it was amazing, I wish I bought the entire jar. In short, I’m fully converted to buying in bulk. It's affordable, effective, and more sustainable. Fulfilled in Newton Goods made the process easy, and I highly recommend visiting if you're nearby. If not, other stores like Boston General Store in Dedham and Brookline offer similar options. While I recommend shopping small and shopping local, if you are in a pinch most big name retailers sell shampoo and conditioner bars, though I can't vouch for their quality.  Join the Zoom TONIGHT at 7.30pm to hear one woman's story how she walked away from tailpipe emissions and is loving her electric car. Its a great way you can take real action.
Register here. Sharon Kirby, a member of Sustainable Wellesley, generally tries to “do the right thing.” When it was time to buy a new car, she did her homework, ultimately choosing an Electric Vehicle (EV). She is so thrilled with her choice that she offered to share her research with us in this simple half-hour presentation. She has some surprising discoveries about Electric Vehicles and Hybrids. There will be plenty of time for questions afterward. For car lovers, prepare to get excited and know you will be defending the planet as well. Believe it or not, 43% of Wellesley’s carbon emissions are due to the use of gas and diesel vehicles that rely on internal combustion engines. In other words, transportation in and around Wellesley is one of the single largest cause of greenhouse gases in our town. So when you drive; drive electric. There are a variety of mobility options in and around Wellesley. If you are in the market for a car- new or pre-owned - small or large - join the conversation tonight and/or head over to the parking lot next to the library to see a variety of electric and hybrid cars this Saturday, October 2nd from 1-4pm. See and talk to owners of Polestar 2 Mustang Mach-E Tesla Model Y Audi e-tron SUV MINI Countryman Plug-In Hyundai KONA Chevrolet Bolt Chevrolet Volt Toyota Prius Prime Tesla Model 3 Volkswagen ID.4 Nissan LEAF Chrysler Pacifica Register here or just come on by. Both events are free and open to all. Ask about incentives on electric vehicles!  This month you can get up to $8,500 off of the Nissan LEAF Plus (220 mile range) through the Green Energy Consumer Alliance’s Drive Green discount program. Add in the $7,500 federal tax credit and the $2500 Massachusetts state tax credit too!
This is one example, but there are many options to choose from. Learn which electric car model best fit your lifestyle and needs. Consider what works better for you depending on the miles typically driven per day, types of long trips you plan to take in your vehicle, and how much passenger and cargo space you need. Get more information how EV's work, which type of EV is right for you, and the how you can save money by making the switch to electric by clicking here or here.  The Town of Wellesley is looking to understand the specific retail, restaurant and business wants, needs and patterns in Wellesley Square in an effort to bring vitality and new businesses to our community.
Imagine, a pedestrian weekend main street, re-use and plastic free stores, no styrofoam, EV charging stations, community refrigerator, a fix it shop, in town composting and recycling, etc. Let them know what YOU want by filling out this survey. It takes less than a minute to fill out the survey. |
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