The Mystic Charles Pollinator Pathways Group (MCPPG) is a volunteer coalition of gardeners and native plant enthusiasts. They have come together to promote and create more pollinator habitats in our region in response to the significant declines in native pollinator … Read More
The Newton Sustainable Materials Management Commission (formerly the Newton Solid Waste Commission) advises the Mayor and the City Council on all aspects of municipal trash, recycling, and composting–striving to put into place practices that are environmentally sustainable and align with … Read More
On Monday, November 9 at 3pm, join Mothers Out Front Newton to ‘Stand Up – Stand Out’ against gas leaks. Meet at the intersection of Commonwealth Ave. and Lexington St. in Auburndale and please bring a sign if you can. Questions? … Read More
Natural gas is not safe, not clean, not green. For the past four years, Mothers Out Front Newton has been raising awareness of the hazards of leaking gas to our homes, our health, and our children’s future. Gas can cause … Read More
GN Transportation Group will be meeting via Zoom on Friday, October 9 at 2pm. Our objective is to promote local policies that support the Green Transportation Principals (link). If you would like to join us, contact Lucia Dolan at dolanlucia@gmail.com. … Read More
Are you passionate about your electric car? Help us spread the word! The Newton EV Task Force is a team of volunteers co-chaired by Philip Vergragt and Leslie Zebrowitz. Our mission is to encourage Newton residents to switch to all-electric … Read More
On August 16, Mothers Out Front Newton is launching its 4th annual Gas Leak Tagging Campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of leaking gas to our homes, our health and our children’s future. According to National Grid, there are … Read More
Interested in helping Keep Newton Beautiful? Lets take advantage of the MBTA’s D Branch Line shutting down for maintenance this coming week. In cooperation with the City of Newton, a group of volunteers is planning a track cleanup this week … Read More
The Environmental Voter Project (EVP) is a non-partisan nonprofit that has identified over 15 million environmentalists with such poor voting records that people running for public office ignore them. Last year, EVP volunteers mobilized 2.2 million environmental voters in many … Read More
While the climate crisis is a no joking matter, we can all use a little humor to keep our spirits up. As a lighthearted activity to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, Green Newton is proposing … Read More
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