Yes, we’ll be hitting our 200th Tip of the Week in July! For fans of Green Newton’s weekly Tip of the Week, here is a listing with links to 196 tips to help green your everyday living that have appeared on our website. Thanks to Luke Carrol, 2021 summer intern, who meticulously compiled the list.

You can also get an Excel file of the Tips of the Week.

(To search for specific tips, use the search box at the top right corner of the Green Newton website and enter a keyword.)

Tip Title + Link

Month + Day

Year

Tip of the Week: Loofahs Make Great Kitchen Sponges June 26

2021

Tip of the Week: Safe Sunscreens for You and the Environment June 20

2021

Tip of the Week: Eco-Travel Checklist June 14

2021

Tip of the Week: 10 Wedding Gifts for Eco-Conscious Newlyweds June 6

2021

Tip of the Week: Choosing Environmentally Safe Refrigerators May 23

2021

Tip of the Week: Instead of Buying, Borrow from the ‘Library of Things’ at the Newton Free Library May 13

2021

Tip of the Week: Black and Dark Green Plastic Planter Pots Cannot be Recycled May 10

2021

Tip of the Week: Black Earth Compost Offers Curbside Composting and More April 28

2021

Tip of the Week: Use This Checklist to Get the Most Out of a Home Energy Assessment April 26

2021

Tip of the Week: Grow Milkweed for the Butterflies April 19

2021

Tip of the Week: Avoid Pesticides, Go Native April 12

2021

Tip of the Week: Keep Balloons Out of Your Celebrations April 4

2021

Tip of the Week: What’s the Greenest Paint for My Home? March 28

2021

Tip of the Week: Selecting New Exterior Doors for Energy Efficiency March 22

2021

Tip of the Week: Used Disposable PPE Items Go in the Trash March 15

2021

Tip of the Week: Recycle Plastic Bags at the Grocery Store March 8

2021

Tip of the Week: Stop Flushing Forests Down the Toilet March 1

2021

Tip of the Week: Everyone Should Download the Recycle Right Newton Phone App February 22

2021

Tip of the Week: Window Coverings for Energy Efficiency February 14

2021

Tip of the Week: Vegan Baking Made Easy February 4

2021

Tip of the Week: Recycling CDs and DVDs During COVID January 28

2021

Tip of the Week: Try Paper Towel Alternatives January 25

2021

Tip of the Week: Got LED Bulbs? January 18

2021

Tip of the Week: Add High Efficiency Upgrades to Your Home Renovation (and Get Rebates) January 7

2021

Tip of the Week: Resolve to Take Action! to Address Climate Change in the New Year December 28

2020

Tip of the Week: How to Manage Waste From Packaging December 20

2020

Tip of the Week: Reset Your Water Heater’s Temperature to 120 December 12

2020

Tip of the Week: What to Do About Microfibers December 7

2020

Tip of the Week: Give Non-Material Holiday Gifts Your Family Will Love and Help the Planet November 28

2020

Tip of the Week: Bag, Mulch, or Compost Your Leaves November 23

2020

Tip of the Week: Reduce and Reuse Stuff to Lower Your Embodied Carbon Footprint November 16

2020

Tip of the Week: Buy Products With Recycled Content to Make Recycling a Success November 8

2020

Tip of the Week: Make Windows Safer for Birds November 2

2020

Tip of the Week: Dispose of Unwanted Prescription Medications Safely October 27

2020

Tip of the Week: How to Dispose of Plastic and Paper Cups October 19

2020

Tip of the Week: Check Out This Customized Home Energy Savings Planning Tool October 12

2020

Tip of the Week: Save Water in the Bathroom October 5

2020

Tip of the Week: Save Water in the Kitchen September 27

2020

Tip of the Week: Save Water in the Laundry Room September 20

2020

Tip of the Week: Choose Alternatives to Gas Leaf Blowers September 14

2020

Tip of the Week: Recycle Refrigerators and Freezers – Get a $125 Rebate August 31

2020

Tip of the Week: Aerosol Containers Go in the Trash August 24

2020

Tip of the Week: What to Do With Dead Batteries August 17

2020

Tip of the Week: Keeping the Mosquitos Away August 8

2020

Tip of the Week: Decoding Meat and Dairy Product Labels August 2

2020

Tip of the Week: Replace Plastic Garbage Bags with Paper July 26

2020

Tip of the Week: Recycle Your Used Disposable Razors and Razor Blades July 19

2020

Tip of the Week: To Recycle or Not to Recycle Some Plastics… that is the Question July 14

2020

Tip of the Week: For Plastic Free July, Commit to Plastic Wrap Alternatives July 6

2020

Tip of the Week: Switch from Shower Gel to Bar Soap During ‘Plastic Free July’ June 28

2020

Tip of the Week: Caring for Your Lawn in Summer June 21

2020

Tip of the Week: Save Energy and Money on Cooling Your Home June 10

2020

Tip of the Week: Add More Plants to Your Meals June 7

2020

Tip of the Week: Invest Like a Climate Activist June 1

2020

Tip of the Week: Reduce ‘Always-On’ Wasted Electricity May 25

2020

Tip of the Week: Say ‘No’ to Disposables and Bag Your Own Groceries at Your Car May 17

2020

Tip of the Week: For Pest Control, Know Your Enemy and Outsmart ’em May 11

2020

Tip of the Week: Reduce Toxic Chemicals Exposure from Cleaning Products May 4

2020

Tip of the Week: Try Your Hand at DIY Repair April 26

2020

Tip of the Week: Quick Home Energy Saving Recommends April 14

2020

Tip of the Week: Some Paper and Plastic Should Go in the Trash, NOT in the Recycle Bin April 6

2020

Tip of the Week: Reduce Energy Waste While Working from Home March 30

2020

Tip of the Week: Home Activities to Teach Kids About the Environment March 23

2020

Tip of the Week: Reduce Waste in Your Wardrobe March 1

2020

Tip of the Week: Change Your Furnace Air Filter Regularly February 23

2020

Tip of the Week : Cover Drafty Windows February 17

2020

Tip of the Week: Replace Your Heating System’s Air Filter February 1

2020

Tip of the Week: Program Your Thermostat the Right Way for Each Season January 20

2020

Tip of the Week: Recycle Plastic by Shape and Not Number January 13

2020

Tip of the Week: Remember Your Reusable Shopping Bags and Produce Bags January 2

2020

Tip of the Week: Online Invitations are a Great Alternative to Paper (and So Convenient) December 16

2019

Tip of the Week: Give Experiences for Holiday Gifts December 8

2019

Tip of the Week: Use a Power Strip to Truly Turn Electronics Off November 28

2019

Tip of the Week: Reduce Heat Loss from Your Fireplace November 24

2019

Tip of the Week: Compost or Bag your Leaves to Keep our Lakes, Ponds and Streams Clean November 16

2019

Tip of the Week: Ideas for a Greener Thanksgiving November 10

2019

Tip of the Week: Junk Your Junk Mail October 26

2019

Tip of the Week: Organic Lawncare 101 October 20

2019

Tip of the Week: Easy Steps to Making Your Halloween EEK-o-Friendly October 14

2019

Tip of the Week:  Your Unwanted Totes are Actually Wanted October 7

2019

Tip of the Week: Return or Repurpose Those Campaign Yard Signs October 1

2019

Tip of the Week: Clean Those Light Bulb September 29

2019

Tip of the Week: Reduce Waste While Packing Your Lunch September 23

2019

Tip of the Week: Start Now to Transition Your Lawn to Organic September 15

2019

Tip of the Week: Get Rid of that Old Fridge and Receive a $100 Rebate (Through the End of September) September 8

2019

Tip of the Week: Take Steps to Reduce Your Food Waste August 31

2019

Tip of the Week: Avoid School Supplies Laced with Toxic Chemicals August 15

2019

Tip of the Week: REUSE School Supplies and Shop Eco-Friendly! August 11

2019

Tip of the Week: Put a Lid on Those Recyclables! July 29

2019

Tip of the Week: Refrigerator and Freezer – Cool Ways to Save July 20

2019

Tip of the Week: Best Practices for Watering Lawns and Gardens July 15

2019

Tip of the Week: Donate Gently Used Dorm Items for College Students July 8

2019

Tip of the Week: July 4 Recycling Reminders July 1

2019

Tip of the Week: What is the Most Fuel-Efficient Speed to Drive? June 21

2019

Tip of the WEED: Avoid Toxic Weed Killers June 16

2019

Tip of the Week: Detecting and Fixing Toilet Leaks June 10

2019

Tip of the Week: Reduce and Reuse Your School Supplies June 3

2019

Tip of the Week: Keep Books Out of the Waste Stream! May 27

2019

Tip of the Week: How to Dispose of Dog Poop the “Green” Way May 15

2019

Tip of the Week: Nontoxic, Eco-Friendly Cookware Recommendations May 13

2019

Tip of the Week: Refrigerator-Freezer Energy Tips May 4

2019

Tip of the Week: Clover is a Wonderful Addition to Your Lawn April 29

2019

Tip of the Week: Rethink Disposable and Go Reusable April 20

2019

Tip of the Week: Dispose of Black Plastic Take-Out Trays in the Trash April 14

2019

Tip of the Week: Keep Paper-Based Food & Beverage Cartons Out of the Recycling Cart April 7

2019

Tip of the Week: Clean Up a Broken Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb with Caution March 31

2019

Tip of the Week: Buying Recycled and Non-Chlorine Bleach Toilet Paper Makes a Difference March 23

2019

Tip of the Week: Prevent Food Waste March 16

2019

Tip of the Week: The Safest, Most Sustainable Seafood to Eat March 11

2019

Tip of the Week: Choose Alternatives to Plastic Wrap March 3

2019

Tip of the Week: Understanding Date Labels on Food February 9

2019

Tip of the Week: Heat Pump Electric Dryers Use Much Less Electricity February 3

2019

Tip of the Week: Limit Your Family’s Exposure to BPA Jaunary 26

2019

Tip of the Week: Film Plastic Doesn’t Belong in your Green Home Recycling Bin January 21

2019

Tip of the Week: Sustainable Alternatives To K-Cups January 10

2019

Tip of the Week: Tune Up Your Water Heater December 30

2018

Tip of the Week: Embrace Fake Meat December 24

2018

Tip of the Week: Keep Wintry Sidewalks Safe with Sand December 15

2018

Tip of the Week: Save Energy Cooking with Convection Oven December 8

2018

Tip of the Week #1: Upcycled Homemade Gift Wrap November 30

2018

Tip of the Week: Pick a Natural Holiday Tree for a Smaller Carbon Footprint November 22

2018

Tip of the Week: Keep Grease & Cooking Oils Out of the Drain November 17

2018

Tip of the Week: Composting Helps Your Yard and Our World November 10

2018

Tip of the Week: “Go Low” This Winter to Save Energy and Money November 1

2018

Tip of the Week: Nip Those Unwanted Catalogs in the Bud October 27

2018

Tip of the Week: Yearly Review October 20

2018

Tip of the Week: Forego Restaurant Takeout Containers and BYO October 20

2018

Tip of the Week: Preventing Junk Mail October 12

2018

Tip of the Week: Mulching, Raking Leaves and Other Sustainable Yard Care Techniques October 12

2018

Tip of the Week: Skip the Fabric Softeners October 7

2018

Tip of the Week: Weatherstripping Doors and Windows can Reduce Utility Bills September 30

2018

Tip of the Week: Getting Rid of Usable Furniture and Other Items in Your Home September 22

2018

Tip of the Week: Recycle Unwanted Laptops, Phones and Other Electronics September 16

2018

Tip of the Week: Smart Storage of Fruits and Veggies September 8

2018

Tip of the Week: Pack a Lunch for School and Work September 3

2018

Tip of the Week: Back to School Shopping August 24

2018

Tip of the Week: Stop Food Waste August 12

2018

Tip of the Week: Beware of Toxic Algae Blooms this Summer August 6

2018

Tip of the Week: How to Mosquito-Proof Your Yard July 22

2018

Tip of the Week: Summer Thermostat Settings July 14

2018

Tip of the Week: Live With Less Plastic July 6

2018

Sign up for Mass Energy’s ‘Peak Day’ Alerts, and Get Tips on Reducing Your Electricity Usage July 1

2018

Tip of the Week: Make Your Summer Cookouts More Eco-friendly June 23

2018

Tip of the Week: Safe Disposal of Mercury Containing Items June 18

2018

Tip of the Week: Eat Less Meat June 2

2018

Tip of the Week: Choose Forest Trade Program (FTC) Certification May 26

2018

Tip of the Week: Choose Native Plants May 19

2018

Tip of the Week: Save Energy With Your Computer and Other Office Equipment May 12

2018

Tip of the Week: Replace Paper Towels and Paper Napkins with Sturdier Cloth Ones April 22

2018

Tip of the Week: Spring Cleaning? Here’s Where to Bring Old Clothes April 15

2018

Tip of the Week: Consider Having a Green Funeral April 7

2018

Tip of the Week: ‘What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Landscaper or Pest Control Professional’ March 31

2018

Tip of the Week: Get a More Sustainable Shave March 25

2018

Tip of the Week: Not Good to Flush Cat Poop and Scatter the Litter March 17

2018

Tip of the Week: 4 Sustainable Alternatives To Single Use Coffee Pod March 13

2018

Tip of the Week: Guide for Safe Baby Products March 4

2018

Tip of the Week: Install Door Sweep to Seal Gaps February 24

2018

Tip of the Week: Healthiest Mattresses February 18

2018

Tip of the Week: Save Water in the Bathroom February 11

2018

Tip of the Week: Reusable Fabric Bags for Buying Fruits and Veggies February 3

2018

Tip of the Week: Cloth or Paper Napkins? January 27

2018

Tip of the Week: Washing by Hand vs. Dishwasher January 20

2018

Tip of the Week: Stop Idling Your Car January 14

2018

Tip of the Week: Check Your Taps for Leaks January 6

2018

Tip of the Week: Fix Those Drafty Windows December 29

2017

Tip of the Week: Here’s How to Opt Out of Unwanted Phone Books December 24

2017

Tip of the Week: BPA in Cash Register Receipts – Recycle or Trash? December 17

2017

Tip of the Week: Give the Gift of ‘Experience’ December 10

2017

Tip of the Week: Choosing Christmas Trees December 2

2017

Tip of the Week: Go Green This Holiday Season November 26

2017

Tip of the Week: What Not To Put Down Your Drain November 18

2017

Tip of the Week: Materials Accepted at Newton’s Resource Recovery Center November 12

2017

Tip of the Week: Meat Eater’s Guide to Climate and Environmental Impacts November 5

2017

Tip of the Week: Items to Avoid in Your Green Recycling Cart October 29

2017

Tip of the Week: Cleaning Up a Broken Compact Fluorescent (Mercury-Containing) Bulb October 22

2017

Tip of the Week: Take Unwanted Medication to the Newton Police Department October 16

2017

Tip of the Week: Adjust your TV to ‘Standard’ for Energy Savings October 8

2017

Tip of the Week: Recycle Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer and Get a $50 Rebate September 30

2017

Tip of the Week: Purchasing Coffee Marked “Shade Grown” is Good for the Planet September 23

2017

Tip of the Week: How to Safely Dispose of Alkaline and Non-alkaline Batteries September 16

2017

Tip of the Week: Liquid Soap vs. Bar Soap – Assessing Their Sustainability September 2

2017

Tip of the Week: Remove Stains on Carpet or Upholstery Without Harsh Chemicals August 26

2017

Tip of the Week: Routinely Replace or Clean Air Conditioner Filters August 12

2017

Tip of the Week: What Pregnant Women and Parents Should Know About Eating Fish August 5

2017

Tip of the Week: Remove Dirt, Dust and Pet Hair from Fridge Condenser Coils July 21

2017

Tip of the Week: Keep Tires Properly Inflated July 15

2017

Tip of the Week: Say NO to Plastic Straws! July 10

2017

Tip of the Week: Eliminate Standing Water in Your Yard July 1

2017

Tip of the Week: Garden Manually June 24

2017

Tip of the Week: Always Wash Clothes in Cold Water June 17

2017

Tip of the Week: Use Non-Toxic Cleaners June 5

2017

Tip of the Week: Pay Household Bills Online May 29

2017