<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sustainable Wellesley]]></title><description><![CDATA[An all-volunteer, nonprofit organisation that engages residents, businesses and the Town of Wellesley to take sustainable actions]]></description><link>https://www.sustainablewellesleybackup.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:05:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.sustainablewellesleybackup.com/fr/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How's Your Heating System Doing? Worried It Wont Last? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know that furnaces typically last about 15-20 years and boilers start aging out around 25-30 years? ​ When you sign up for a no cost Home Energy Assessment , you can learn how your home consumes and loses energy and how efficient your current heating and cooling systems are in your home. During a Home Energy Assessment, ask your energy specialist about the latest rebates for upgrading to a more energy-efficient HVAC system. The sponsors of the Mass Save® program provide 0%...]]></description><link>https://www.sustainablewellesleybackup.com/post/how-s-your-heating-system-doing-worried-it-wont-last</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697a33a7ff1fc7c003322db2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:09:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c62ab5_760e4461c8ec49d1a14f29973819210a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_512,h_342,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sustainable Wellesley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hear About State Support For Local Climate Initiatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another informative  Carbon Countdown  is coming up on  Saturday, December 13th, from 9:30–11 am .  Senator Mike Barrett will provide an update on climate issues in Massachusetts, and Oleander Stone will offer insights from the Office of Climate Equity and Environmental Justice.  Following 5 “lightning round” presentations from Green Communities, Mass Climate Bank, Municipal Vulnerability Program, Environmental and Climate One Stop Program, and Metropolitan Area Planning Council, there will...]]></description><link>https://www.sustainablewellesleybackup.com/post/hear-about-state-support-for-local-climate-initiatives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692d98562bc8fd382e705814</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:39:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c62ab5_90a2b22dc1b54233a83072e9eb0d56b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sustainable Wellesley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother Nature Can’t Swipe Left on Climate Change - Donate Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[As you consider where you are donating this giving season, please consider  donating  to Sustainable Wellesley. 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Creem &#38; MA Senate For Passing Sweeping Climate Legislation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Massachusetts Senate just passed sweeping climate legislation. This is the third cutting-edge bill that will enable us to build up...]]></description><link>https://www.sustainablewellesleybackup.com/post/thank-you-sen-creem-ma-senate-for-passing-sweeping-climate-legislation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66fde66921df3e67832a10d2</guid><category><![CDATA[11th Hour]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:35:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8a4fc2_179ed52b791543d79b2292d3d0bdd3c1~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_630,h_629,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sustainable Wellesley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat pumps are sexy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspiration comes in a variety of ways. Michael T. Roberts found his creative inspiration in a Mitsubishi heat pump, sparking the idea...]]></description><link>https://www.sustainablewellesleybackup.com/post/heat-pumps-are-sexy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66fde5f521df3e67832a0eed</guid><category><![CDATA[11th Hour]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:32:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_3bb0e89fc14e4f528da03173790aceb8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sustainable Wellesley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get Electric Car REbate Scoop on 8/14 or 8/15]]></title><description><![CDATA[register for ‘Understanding the Massachusetts MOR-EV Rebate for Electric Cars’ on August 14 &#38; 15 Maybe you know Massachusetts has a...]]></description><link>https://www.sustainablewellesleybackup.com/post/get-electric-car-rebate-scoop-on-8-14-or-8-15</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66fde506de7e422444dbf1b8</guid><category><![CDATA[11th Hour]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:30:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef69ede4002344faac09d89a761b765b.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sustainable Wellesley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bra's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sustainable Wellesley shares a variety of ways you can make an impact. Using pre-loved items is one small way you can do something....]]></description><link>https://www.sustainablewellesleybackup.com/post/bra-s</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66fde473de7e422444dbef82</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:26:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/39dccba3146a44cf846c0c43e9f3a856.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sustainable Wellesley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local Student Creates Shopping Site You Can Feel Good About]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wellesley resident and NCDS senior Fiona Jabson is probably similar to some of you. She often had conversations with friends, cousins,...]]></description><link>https://www.sustainablewellesleybackup.com/post/local-student-creates-shopping-site-you-can-feel-good-about</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66fde393253c8cb29bcdcf0a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:22:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8a4fc2_6b00662588ef4d0fa6ab557ba8b6ba8f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_816,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sustainable Wellesley</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[get  groceries with no plastic?!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you tired of all the plastic that comes with your groceries? 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