Ellie Goldberg stands as a stalwart advocate for environmental health, having played a pivotal role in Green Newton since the early 1990s. Her journey into environmental activism was ignited by a personal concern for public health amidst the prevalent use … Read More
Please be on the lookout for the Black Swallow-wort (BSW) vine. It’s a non-native invader now infesting Newton. It can be found in many of your yards, hiding in hedges and shrubs and climbing fences. It reduces biodiversity and degrades … Read More
Plastic Free July is a good chance to think of easy replacements for single use plastics. Try these ideas in your kitchen: Replace plastic bags (including produce bags) with paper or cloth. In addition to bar dish soaps, use loofah … Read More
Wednesday, June 26 from 7:30-9pm. Paddy’s Public House (95 Elm St., West Newton). Newton Green Drinks invites you to join us for a fun and casual evening with other folks interested in building a sustainable city and beyond. No experience … Read More
Wednesday, June 26 from 7-8:30pm. Village Bank, Auburndale branch (307 Auburn St., Newton). Join representatives from Green Newton, Endless Energy, the City of Newton, and The Village Bank loan team as we discuss everything you need to know about the … Read More
Looking for an inspirational read this summer? Or just something new to try? Here are a few suggestions: Beyond Plastics has released a list of book recommendations selected by their staff. There is a variety of books on the natural … Read More
Tuesday, June 25 from 9am-12pm. Newton City Hall War Memorial Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton). Interested in greening your house of worship? Learn strategies and resources for making energy efficiency improvements to your religious building, hear case studies from organizations … Read More
The Slotes made climate-friendly updates to their home, adding insulation, heat pumps, solar panels, and more. Jon Slote of Newton, Massachusetts, is a proud grandfather. And he’s concerned about how climate change will affect his three grandchildren. Slote: “They didn’t … Read More
We all recognize the Mobius-like recycling symbol on the bottom of plastic containers. Many of us associate it with a sense of hope and optimism that we are doing good for the planet. Follow this fascinating article by The Grist … Read More
World Refill Day is a global campaign to prevent plastic pollution and help people live with less waste. A day of action uniting our global community every year on June 16, the campaign is designed to create an alternative vision … Read More
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