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
Monday, November 4 from 7-9pm. Lexington Venue (1794 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington). Boston, one of the world’s wealthiest, most-educated cities, made a fateful decision to spend billions of dollars erecting a new district along its coast — on landfill, at sea … Read More
Are you thinking of throwing out or donating your old household items and furniture? Do you want a service that prioritizes reuse and recycling over trash? If so, you may be interested in Junkluggers, an eco-friendly junk removal service in … Read More
Sunday, October 20 from 11am-4pm. Langley Road in Newton Center. Come see and “kick the tires” of the electric school bus on display at the Green Expo @Harvest Fair. The Newton Electric Vehicle (EV) Task Force will be joined by … Read More
Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30pm. Online. You’ve probably noticed your electric bills rising over the years. As we move to an electric energy system powered by renewable electricity, higher rates are a financial burden and a barrier to transitioning from … Read More
Are you interested in sustainable investing and mitigating climate change? Do you want to support sustainable and equitable companies in your city or town? If so, you may be interested in Greenvest, an environmental investment advisory firm. The following interview … Read More
Fulfilled Goods was recently honored at the Green Newton Environmental Leadership Awards Celebration as a local business that strives to place sustainability and social consciousness as a priority. The store, located across the street from the Newtonville Whole Foods at … Read More
Every year, billions of birds migrate north in the spring and south in the fall, the majority of them flying at night, navigating with the night sky. However, as they pass over big cities on their way, they can become … Read More
Saturday, September 28, 11am-3pm (rain date September 29). Nightingale Community Garden (512 Park St., Dorchester). Join us for a day of celebrating and learning about urban agriculture and climate justice work across Boston. This fair will have climate justice related … Read More
There are still some great bargains with low bids! The Green Newton Environmental Leadership Celebration Auction has started and will end on Thursday, September 19 at 10pm. Here are a few of the items with low bids: Vacation homes in … Read More
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