SALEM, Ore. — Oregon became the nation’s second state, following closely behind Maine, to require producers of packaging, paper products, and food service ware (consumer brands) to share responsibility for supporting effective recycling programs across the state. Oregon’s Plastic Pollution … Read More
The City of Newton has partnered with HELPSY to provide Newton residents with curbside textile collection by appointment. HELPSY is a for-profit B Corp with an environmental mission to radically change the way people think about clothing donation. They make … Read More
As we marked Maine’s historic passage of the first extended producer responsibility (EPR) law for packaging in the nation last week, we couldn’t help but think back to the 1997 milk jug crisis. What’s that, you ask? Read this front-page … Read More
Newton’s Resource Recovery Center Swap Shop (115 Rumford Ave., Auburndale) is now open Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30am-1:30pm. City residents continue to be generous by dropping off quantities of wonderful, usable items. Come and check it out, and take home items … Read More
You can get up to $8500 off of the Nissan LEAF Plus (220 mile range) and thousands of dollars off of other EV models through the Green Energy Consumer Alliance’s (GECA) Drive Green discount program – plus the $7500 tax credit and … Read More
BOSTON, MA (July 13, 2021) — Maine has become the nation’s first state to require producers of packaged goods (consumer brands) sold in the state to finance the maintenance and expansion of municipal recycling programs. The bill, which was introduced … Read More
Massachusetts New Climate Law Takes Effect Today State’s energy policies must now weigh equity, climate concerns and community safety alongside cost and energy needs June 25, 2021 – Massachusetts’ breakthrough climate law takes legal effect today, 90 days after it … Read More
A hearing on three bills regarding manufacturer funded recycling programs will take place in the Massachusetts State Legislature from 1-5pm on June 22. Passing these bills on extended producer responsibility (EPR) for paint, mattresses, packaging, and paper would help defray … Read More
Underserved and language-isolated communities across Massachusetts struggle with high electricity bills while wealthier suburbs access the state’s energy efficiency services at six to seven times the rate of low- and moderate-income communities and communities of color. On Tuesday, June 15 … Read More
Green Newton supports vibrant village centers that reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing nearby shopping and restaurants; facilitating mass transit, walking and bicycling; and offering a variety of housing options, including smaller, energy efficient homes and affordable housing. Whether you … Read More
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