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1 Dec 2019

Sunshine Academy Takes a Big Step

by Susan Martin | posted in: Success Stories | 0

Sunshine Academy was founded by Ann and Andrew Haber. As new parents, they moved to Brookline, MA for the excellent K-12 programs. With their own young children in mind, they sought to extend that standard of excellence to early childhood … Read More

4 Oct 2019

The Brown Family House: A Focus on Sustainability and Affordability

by Anne Sudduth | posted in: Success Stories | 0

The Harold and Ronald Brown Family House will embody the sustainability values of 2Life Communities, a non-profit organization that develops affordable housing for seniors in the Greater Boston area to ensure that they can age affordably and live well. 2Life … Read More

19 Sep 2019

Brookline Teen Center: A Model for Going Green

by Anne Sudduth | posted in: Success Stories | 0

The Brookline Teen Center (BTC) is a model for sustainability. Founded by two Brookline natives – Paul Epstein, a Brookline High School social worker, and his wife, Saskia, a non-profit director – the Teen Center offers an array of programs … Read More

18 Sep 2019

The Village Works: The Renewable Energy Switch

by Anne Sudduth | posted in: Success Stories | 0

Coworking spaces have grown in popularity in recent years, and the environmental community has no complaints. They are often located in central areas that allow their members to walk, bike, or use mass transit to arrive at work. Sharing a … Read More

30 Aug 2019

Temple Beth Zion: Committed to Climate Action

by Susan Martin | posted in: Success Stories | 0

Temple Beth Zion (TBZ) is an independent, inclusive Jewish congregation whose members of all ages are committed to each other, to joyful participatory worship, to meaningful Jewish learning, spiritual growth and acts of social justice. TBZ has long been aware … Read More

8 Aug 2019

Village Family Chiropractic: Small Eco-Friendly Steps Add Up

by Susan Martin | posted in: Success Stories | 0

With a staff of four, Village Family Chiropractic has a large variety of patients of all ages, with a client base of around 1/3 children, 1/3 pregnant women, and 1/3 everyone else.  Dr. Lisa Geiger returned to the Boston area … Read More

4 Aug 2019

Longwood Towers: A Condominium Complex Moves toward Energy Efficiency

by Susan Martin | posted in: Success Stories | 0

Longwood Towers on Chapel Street in Brookline has a rich history. Built in 1926 as Alden Park Manor, it originally served as one of the most prestigious residential hotels in the area and was home to sports legend Babe Ruth … Read More

26 Jun 2019

Rifrullo Cafè: A Sustainable Restaurant Case Study

by adam.studdard | posted in: Success Stories | 0

Rifrullo Cafè in Brookline, Massachusetts recently earned 3-star Certified Green Restaurant® recognition from the Green Restaurant Association (GRA). In order to reach this sustainability milestone, Rifrullo owner Colleen Suhanosky took action in a range of different focus areas. In this … Read More

26 Jun 2019

Simons Shoes: On the Path to Efficiency with LED Lighting

by adam.studdard | posted in: Success Stories | 0

Growing up as a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club, Michael Kerstein developed an appreciation of the natural world from a young age. “When you’re in the woods and you drop your garbage on the path for somebody else to stumble … Read More

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