In 2017, the Newton City Council passed a revised Leaf Blower Ordinance that bans all gas-powered leaf blowers from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and during that period, only one electric or battery-powered leaf blower per lot is allowed. The … Read More
Use Plastic Free July as a time to rethink the everyday plastic products we use in our lives. Here are some easy suggestions for the bathroom: Try a toothbrush made of bamboo and silk dental floss that can be refilled … Read More
The sun has come out and the New England winter seems finally over–maybe. 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
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
Wednesday, April 30, 7pm. Scandanavian Living Center and online. Where we live matters. It affects our access to jobs, schools, amenities, and overall quality of life. But location profoundly impacts our environment too, influencing everything from traffic patterns to the … Read More
Saturday, May 17, 2-4pm. Fair Oaks Avenue, Newtonville. Join your Newton community to meet neighbors who have taken steps to improve their homes — and reduce their energy use. RSVP is not required, but requested, so you can receive event updates … Read More
Saturday, May 17, 2-4pm. Fair Oaks Avenue in Newtonville, between Fessenden and California Streets. How is the Green Newton Sustainable Street Tour better than a Google search? You will be able to talk directly with four of your Newton neighbors … Read More
Helpsy is a company that takes your unwanted textiles–in good or worn condition as long as they are clean and dry. They offer curbside pick up as well as drop off at convenient collection bins around Newton. Funds raised through … Read More
The Middlesex Conservation District is selling wildflowers, grasses, seeds, as well as fruits and other edible plants. All plants will come as plugs and tubelings. All of the native plant varieties are straight species, meaning that no cultivars will be … Read More
Happy New Year! As we embark on a fresh start, it’s a perfect time to consider resolutions that benefit both your wallet and the environment. Here at Green Newton, we’re passionate about empowering our community to make sustainable choices for … Read More
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