Upcoming Events
Register for ‘Earth Law and the Charles River’
April 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmNewton’s Earth Day Festival Returns
April 21 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pmYour One Stop Shop for Greening Your Home
April 21 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm‘Why Trees Matter for Green Development’
April 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm‘Getting to Zero: Battery Backup Connected to the Grid’
April 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Newton Schools Introduce Greener Food Service with Reusable Containers
- EPA Drinking Water Limits and Call for State Action on PFAS
- Tip of the Week: Bring Your Eclipse Glasses to Fulfilled Goods for Reuse
- Learn About ‘Plastics and Your Health’ on May 2
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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