Earth Day is just around the corner, and Green Newton is gearing up for our annual celebration at Newton North High School on Sunday, April 27 from 12-4pm. We’re bringing together our community to learn, connect, and celebrate a more sustainable … Read More
In this episode, we learn about the products and the benefits of a refillery. We speak with Shara Ertel, who takes us through the ins and outs of her journey and what you can expect from Fulfilled Goods. Green Newton … Read More
Saturday, May 17, 2-4pm. Fair Oaks Avenue, Newtonville. Join your Newton community to meet neighbors who have taken steps to improve their homes — and reduce their energy use. RSVP is not required, but requested, so you can receive event updates … Read More
The Newton Swap Shop (Newton Resource Recovery Center, 115 Rumford Ave., Auburndale) will open for the 2025 season on April 24 and will operate Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30am-1:30pm (weather and staff availability permitting) through mid-October. Come browse to … Read More
The New York Times recently published a short video titled, “Microplastics Are in Our Brains: What Does That Mean?” At 2:30 minutes, it is an easy to digest summary of the issue and what we can do about it.
Saturday, April 26, 10am-2pm. Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). Do you have a broken item in your home that maybe could be fixed with the right guidance? Fix-It Clinics empower folks to fix for themselves, and are no-cost! … Read More
Thursday, May 15, 7pm. Online. Recent studies have found small fragments of plastics known as microplastics in the human brain and in the arteries leading to the heart; the presence of these particles is also linked to adverse health outcomes. … Read More
Now in its fifth year, HeatSmart Newton continues to provide guidance to Newton residents about options for using clean efficient heat pump technology for heating, cooling and hot water. This City of Newton program and Green Newton initiative helps to … Read More
Sunday, May 4, 9am-12pm. Woodcock Meadow in Nahanton Park. Green Newton invites you to be part of our clean-up crew for NewtonSERVES, an annual community service event. Join us at Woodcock Meadow in Nahanton Park to help protect native plants … Read More
Saturday, April 17, 7 pm. Online. Mark your calendars — RecycleSmart will host another “Ask Me Anything About Recycling in MA” for Earth Month. Not sure if your aluminum foil is recyclable? Wondering if you should replace caps or leave … Read More
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