Do you have children’s books to donate? Service Stars campers will be collecting books in August to set up a children’s library in Ghana through the African Library Project. The goal is to collect 1,000 books that are at preschool through … Read More
Newton Neighbors Helping Neighbors is collecting new or gently used bikes on Saturday, July 10 for kids in need, for distribution through one of their partners in Waltham. The group is also collecting funds to purchase bike helmets and bike … Read More
Newton Neighbors Helping Neighbors is partnering with Cradles to Crayons through Friday, July 2 to donate clean t-shirts to the many children and teens needing them this summer. The group is collecting new or gently used t-shirts for children from infant … 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
Newton Community Farm is pleased to offer summer internship opportunities to current high school students. As you consider whether this is the right place for you this summer, please be aware that it is okay to have little or no … 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
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
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
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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