Upcoming Events
Massachusetts Incentives for Heat Pump Installations
October 29 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmGreening Your House of Worship with GreenerU
October 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmGreen your Halloween: Fifth Annual Newton Pumpkin Smash
November 2 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmGreen your Halloween: Newton Pumpkin Smash
November 2 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmDrop in for Chocolate and an Induction Cooking Demo
November 13 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Newton Sustainable Materials Management Commission Seeks Residents Interested in Having a Voice in Waste Reduction in the City
- Public Meeting on Achieving Massachusetts Green House Gas Emission Goals Will be Held on October 31
- Newton Community Farm’s Commitment to the Environment Goes Deep Below the Surface
- Tip of the Week: Regular Refrigerator Maintenance for Better Performance–Who Knew?
Green Newton Highlights
Throngs of Visitors and a Lost Gold Earring at Sunday’s Earth Day Festival
Throngs of visitors turned out in the brisk weather for the 3rd Annual Newton Earth Day Festival on Sunday. 46 businesses and community groups lined the Newton North High School parking lot offering information on home insulation, solar, organic gardening, … 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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