fbpx

Category Archives: Take Action

Wednesday, November 20 from 12-1pm. Online. Batteries are in everything these days. Not sure how to safely dispose of them? You’re not alone. Come learn from a Call2Recycle battery expert who will help you identify different types of batteries and … Read More

Thursday, November 21 from 12-1pm. Online. Ever wonder how clean your recyclables need to be? Unsure what to do with loose bottle caps? Overwhelmed by recycling numbers? This is the webinar for you! The Recycle Smart team is excited to … Read More

Please note, that the discussion of the National Grid Grants of Location will no longer be discussed at tonight’s Public Facilities Meeting.  That discussion has been rescheduled for December 4th. Gas is not safe, not clean, not green. The Massachusetts … Read More

Tuesday, November 12 at 7pm. In-person at First Parish (4 Bedford Rd., Lincoln) or online. Massachusetts is now legislatively committed to reaching “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Forests are expected to put the “net” into this “net zero” … Read More

Thursday, November 21 at 7pm. Online. Insect populations around the world are declining rapidly. But why? While habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change all have something to do with it, Dr. Avalon Owens shows in this talk that light … Read More

Tell your U.S. House representative to oppose the Farm Bill’s pro-pesticide provisions. Sections 10204 and 10205 of the 2024 Farm Bill would override all the established state and local restrictions on pesticide use, including pesticides like chlorpyrifos and glyphosate, which … Read More

With labels like “made from plants” and “biodegradable”, there are a lot of supposedly environmentally-friendly alternatives to plastic. But are they really any better? Test your knowledge with this short quiz from The Story of Stuff Project. Green Newton encourages … Read More