Do you have an old refrigerator or freezer wasting energy? The sponsors of Mass Save® – Cape Light Compact, Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil – are offering no-cost pickup and removal plus a $50 rebate to residential electric customers who … Read More
On Wednesday, September 27, the City launched a Zoning Redesign event series with “Think Globally, Act Locally: Zoning for a Sustainable Newton”. The planning team presented proposals for a stormwater ordinance, green building design and renewable energy/energy efficiency, among other … Read More
The following is a reprint of a post published on the World Wildlife Federation website. You can access it HERE. How are your favorite brands doing in the quest for sustainable palm oil? Palm oil is in everything from margarine to … Read More
Gas leak repair vs. renewable energy: An important decision looms for Newton Who hasn’t been told to call the gas company if they smell gas in their home? Explosions can be catastrophic to personal safety and property, but there is … Read More
First, look for coffee beans that are organically grown. Usually this means that coffee is produced without using artificial pesticides or herbicides. This ensures that pollution from wastewater and fertilizers is minimized and soil erosion is decreased because native forests are kept intact. … Read More
My summer internship assignment with Green Newton was to inform people that plastic pollution isn’t only harmful, it’s deadly! Not only do plastics wind up in our beautiful oceans where they harm fish that mistake plastic for food, they ultimately … Read More
Alkaline Batteries Alkaline batteries made in the USA after 1994 do not contain mercury and are safe to dispose with trash. Duracell and Energizer stopped using mercury in 1984. Batteries with a green tree logo or the words “no added … Read More
Volunteers are needed to conduct a survey on Saturday, September 16 in Newton’s neighborhoods to help determine how important this goal is to Newton residents and how much more they would be willing to pay to make it happen. It is a simple survey and we … Read More
Newton at Home and The Second Step recently launched Home Again, a program that collects and donates new and gently used houseware items to residents of The Second Step, a transitional home for survivors of domestic violence and their children. … Read More
Newton’s Solid Waste Commission (SWC) advises the Mayor and City Council on all aspects of municipal solid waste (“trash”) collection, disposal and recycling. The SWC also monitors and makes recommendations regarding the city’s solid waste activities, and it is developing long-range … Read More
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