Green Newton is sponsoring a week of fun and action for kids during Earth Week and we are kicking it off with a poster making event so you can show the world how you are All in for Climate Action! … Read More
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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
All released balloons return to Earth as ugly litter – including those marketed as “biodegradable latex”. Balloons kill countless animals and cause dangerous power outages. They can travel thousands of miles and pollute the most remote and pristine places. Balloons … Read More
March 11, 6:30-7:30pm. Sustainable Kitchen Cooking Class (1st episode) Professional vegan chef Diana Goldman will teach you virtually how to prepare delicious plant-based food. Feel free to check out Diana’s repertoire of healthy recipes and cooking tips at her website: … Read More
Join Clean Water Action for a Virtual Training on ‘Safe Cleaning and Disinfecting in the Age of COVID’ on Wednesday, March 3 at 5pm EST. These days, public health priority number one is curbing the spread of Coronavirus. Whether you … Read More
To start the new year, we have a victory to celebrate! On New Year’s Day, Governor Baker signed the Children and Firefighters Protection Act into law. The signing of this bill is a huge victory for public health and the … Read More
Green Newton’s youth led presentation Greening the Holidays was recently highlighted in the Boston Globe. We believe the youth in our city feel passionate about addressing climate change and are motivated to take action. Through the newly formed Environmental Youth … Read More
It is worrisome enough that there is an ocean of plastic debris bigger than the size of Texas floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, but have you heard about the less visible microfiber pollution invading our waters? Microfibers … Read More
The Massachusetts State House passed the Children and Firefighters Protection Act on November 5. This bill to ban toxic flame retardants in children’s products and other household products is a huge step forward for protecting children and firefighters from this … Read More
The documentary YOUTH v GOV is premiering at the DOC NYC Film Festival online from November 11-19. YOUTH v GOV is the story of America’s youth taking on the world’s most powerful government. Since 2015, twenty-one plaintiffs, now ages 13 … Read More
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