Upcoming Events
‘Planting for Climate Resilience’
April 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmRegister for ‘Planting for Climate Resilience’
April 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmGreen Newton Neighborhood House Party
April 6 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Participate in No Mow May to Help Pollinators
- Tip of the Week: How to Stop Bunnies from Eating Your Pollinator Garden
- Energy Upgrade Information for Renters and Landlords from Mass Save
- We’d Love to See You at the Next Green Newton Neighborhood House Party on April 6
Green Newton Highlights
Check Out the CBS Coverage of Newton’s Effort to Green Restaurant Takeout
On March 1, Newton proved itself again a leader of sustainability when the city passed the expanded sustainable packaging ordinance to help reduce single use plastic waste. Presently, only six other communities in Massachusetts–Andover, Brookline, Concord, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Northampton, and Williamstown–also … Read More
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Top 5 Climate Actions You Should Take
- Put solar on your rooftop or opt up to 100% clean energy on your electric bill for a very easy but really big impact.
- Insulate your home well and electrify your heating and cooling system with heat pumps if you can. Start with a home energy assessment.
- Walk, bike, and take public transportation, and make your next car an electric vehicle.
- Cut down on meat and dairy consumption, particularly beef. And compost your organics.
- Buy less stuff (especially plastic) and reuse what you have.
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