Recently, Green Newton received sad news of the passing of Louise Bruyn, who founded our organization in 1990. Around that time, Louise brought together local environmental activists who shared her vision to work on global warming issues and the protection … Read More
We’re thrilled to introduce you to the Newton Green Pages—your go-to directory of green service providers in Newton! By choosing to reduce waste, limit toxins, and cut down on greenhouse gases, you know you can make a powerful difference in … Read More
Throngs of visitors turned out in the brisk weather for the 3rd Annual Newton Earth Day Festival on Sunday. 46 businesses and community groups lined the Newton North High School parking lot offering information on home insulation, solar, organic gardening, … Read More
On March 1, Newton proved itself again a leader of sustainability when the city passed the expanded sustainable packaging ordinance to help reduce single use plastic waste. Presently, only six other communities in Massachusetts–Andover, Brookline, Concord, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Northampton, and Williamstown–also … Read More
On Monday, January 22 from 11am-1pm, Green Newton will have a table at the Whole Foods Market (647 Washington St., Newtonville), so we hope you’ll get a chance at that time to stop by to say hello. We can help … Read More
The close of the Celebration Online Auction has been EXTENDED to Saturday, November 4 at 7:30pm! Go to the auction website now to bid on some great items. More items will be added through the auction period so be sure … Read More
If you are in the market for a lawn care provider, landscaper, or a gardener, consider the companies on the list below. The following are landscapers who work in Newton and: understand and abide by Newton’s New Leaf Blower Ordinance use … Read More
Since 2004, Green Newton has been awarding the Green Newton Environmental Leadership Awards to individuals, community groups, and local businesses in recognition of their work in striving for a better environment. We would like to thank all of the 2023 … Read More
Meet Andrew. Andrew is a Newton resident just like you, and just like you he’s worried about climate change. But he knows that together, we can all make a difference and help Newton become carbon neutral by 2050. Whether you … Read More
We hope you had a chance to visit the GreenEXPO@Harvest Fair on October 17. It could not have been better fall weather, with a steady stream of visitors walking through the exhibit area all day. Many volunteers from community organizations … Read More
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