Upcoming Events
Volunteer to Advance Clean Energy in Newton
October 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmFall Sustainability Series: Solar & Home Energy Plans
October 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm‘Legislative Update and Overview: Climate Change Policy for Massachusetts‘
October 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pmInterested in Sustainability? Newton Green Drinks
October 16 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pmGreen Expo 2024
October 20 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Tip of the Week: Don’t Trash Those Pumpkin Seeds, Roast Them Instead
- Take a Tour of the Night Sky on October 22
- Public Invited to Comment on Placement of EV Charging Stations in Massachusetts on October 22
- Green your Halloween: Fifth Annual Newton Pumpkin Smash is on November 2
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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