Toothbrush manufacturers and dentists recommend that you replace your toothbrush every three to four months. Since most are not recyclable, that’s a LOT of toothbrushes that wind up in the trash over your lifetime. Next time you are shopping for … Read More
We may be eager to enjoy the outdoors after a dark winter of Covid hibernation, but before you reach for the first sunscreen on the store shelf, read through the sunscreen advice from the Environmental Working Group(EWG). They have been researching … Read More
Pollinator Week reminds us that change is critical to the survival of the planet and that we can take action, both in our households and communities and in the state and federal policy arena. Here’s how YOU can take action… … Read More
Glyphosate-based herbicides, including Roundup, is widely available in stores in the U.S., and is sold in all of the hardware stores in Newton. Green Newton opposes the use of Roundup and encourages Newton residents to avoid purchasing the herbicide, discontinue … Read More
The fifth annual Who’s Minding the Store? Retailer Report Card by Toxic-Free Future shows that the largest retailers in the United States and Canada continue to make substantial progress towards reducing and eliminating toxic chemicals and offering safer, more sustainable products … Read More
Beyond Pesticides has “Pesticide Free Zone” signs for sale that you can display in your yard to let your neighbors know you are committed to protecting pollinators, people, and the planet. Door hangers are available too. The “Pesticide Free Zone” … Read More
Mothers Out Front Newton invites families and friends to join us for our 5th Annual Gas Leaks Awareness Campaign from now through Sunday, May 9 to highlight the waste and the dangers of Newton’s hundreds of un-repaired gas leaks. We … Read More
The Chair of the Sierra Club Massachusetts Chapter Plant-based Planet Team, Sara Sezun, spoke about the environmental impacts of the meat, dairy, egg and fishing industries on Thursday, April 22 as part of Green Newton’s Earth Day celebrations. You can watch the … Read More
Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are chemicals that are in drinking water, groundwater, rainwater, compost, soil, food, and the blood of 98% of Americans that have been tested. They are known as ‘forever chemicals’ because they break down extremely slowly. Tiny amounts … Read More
Do your part to keep recycling workers safe: put used disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) masks and gloves in the trash, not the recycling bin. These items can get tangled in sorting machines and injure workers. Check out the Recyclopedia … Read More
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Schatz introduces electric bike tax credit legislation in Senate https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2021/07/23/schatz-ebike-tax-credit-legislation.html via @Pacificbiznews
Shout out to @CambridgeDPW & @UTEC_inc for recycling over 10,000 mattresses since 2019! By deconstructing the mattresses and recycling their parts, the city reduced it's trash by 600,000 lbs.
Watch the process in action http://youtu.be/UHItG7lCcbQ & learn more http://bit.ly/2UhwvQb
Why do 95% of the school buses our kids ride everyday still run on diesel when electric school buses are here and ready to roll?
Tell your U.S. senators to oppose funding for dirty, diesel and gas-powered school buses in the #infrastructure agreement.
https://masspirg.webaction.org/p/dia/action4/common/public/?action_KEY=45492
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Schatz introduces electric bike tax credit legislation in Senate https://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/news/2021/07/23/schatz-ebike-tax-credit-legislation.html via @Pacificbiznews