


- Responsible Products.com for all kinds of compostable “plastic” products.
- Trybluewater.com for cleaning products that don’t come in plastic (I use their laundry detergent).
- ThredUp.com for extremely high-quality used clothing for men, women, and children.
- ChagrinValleySoap.com for shampoo and other personal care items that don’t come in plastic.
- WhoGivesACrap.com for recycled paper products that don’t come in plastic (great name, right?)








Rittenberg, a Rotarian for almost 15 years, is excited and honored to take on his new role as District Governor for the 2023-2024 year. His experience as former past president of the Sharon and Westborough clubs, co-chair of the District Environmental Action Group, former board member of Westborough Connects, and founding member of Square One, a community coalition focused on mental health and well-being, has prepared him well to lead the district.
Installation of District Governor and all Club Presidents in attendance.

Volunteer training is June 7, 6 pm. New members and volunteers from your club/area can set up carpools and have a blast helping out together! Learn more about opportunities and sign up to volunteer at RYLA!




Using insects for food has been discussed as a potential climate change solution for numerous reasons. Notably, raising insects requires minimal land, they can be fed on food waste, and their entire bodies are edible. But while consuming insects may be a nonstarter for some people, it appears to be less eyebrow-raising to use insects as animal feed for livestock and for pets. According to a recent report by CBS News, insects are being explored as a high-protein, low-carbon alternative to conventional feedstocks. The use of insects in animal feed has gained attention as a means to address sustainability concerns. It has been estimated that around 1.2 trillion edible insects are raised on farms annually, providing ranchers with an opportunity to reduce their reliance on carbon-intensive crops such as soybeans

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The Tour de Natick raises money for the Rotary Club of Natick’s charitable foundation to benefit Natick Scholars.