This Halloween, support green businesses that change the way chocolate is made and that prioritize people and the planet. Why? Child labor and deforestation continue to be ingredients in big name chocolate bars. Green America has created a chocolate scorecard … Read More
On Sunday, October 16 at 7pm, learn how to make healthy plant-based food with the Plant-based Planet Team. Through online demonstrations you’ll learn how to make various plant-based dishes at home. Questions are encouraged. Instructions for joining via Zoom or … Read More
Every year, MassRecycle solicits nominations for the Annual MassRecycle Awards that recognize outstanding achievements in and contributions towards recycling, reuse, and waste reduction in Massachusetts. Among the 2022 award winners were Newton mayor Ruthanne Fuller and Johnny’s Luncheonette in Newton … Read More
Over the past six months, a group in the Newton Corner and Nonantum neighborhoods has been working toward creating a community garden at Spears Park, an open green space on the corner of Washington Street and Walnut Park. Along with … Read More
Recirclable is a brand new, woman-owned business that provides restaurants with reusable containers and an app that allows both customers and restaurant managers to keep track of those reusables. The company is a labor of love brought about by two … Read More
Between 30 and 40 percent of food in the United States goes uneaten – as much as 20 pounds of food per person per month. That means Americans are throwing out the equivalent of $165 billion in food each year. … 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
WBUR’s Barbara Moran published a three-week newsletter “Cooked: the search for sustainable eats,” after investigating how our food choices affect the environment. As a follow up to her newsletter, she has compiled a list of 10 takeaways on how to … Read More
The Newton Farmers Markets have kicked off the 2022 season. Come for fresh local produce and stop by the Green Newton tent to say hello or ask questions you have about climate change, sustainable lawncare, reduce and reuse strategies, or … Read More
Are you trying to figure out how to compost in an apartment? Black Earth Compost has you covered with their 4 gallon bin and the option to choose between weekly or every other week pick up to fit your consumption … Read More
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It’s back! Join us on Sunday, October 16 from 11am-4pm on the Newton Centre Green for 2022 GreenEXPO at the Harvest Fair.
Come see the many options available to make your life greener. Click here for more info: https://greennewton.org/greenexpo-2022/