Green Newton’s Schools Connections Group will meet on Thursday, November 14 from 3:45-5pm in the third-floor arc area of the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). The group provides a forum for parents, students, and educators to promote sustainability … Read More
Please contact your State Representative now in support of the Children and Firefighters Protection Act. On September 19, 2019, the Massachusetts Senate voted unanimously (38-0) to pass the Children and Firefighters Protection Act! Now the House must take action in … Read More
The Massachusetts Senate has voted unanimously (38-0) to ban certain toxic chemical flame retardants from children’s products, including toys and nap mats, as well as in upholstered furniture, window dressings, carpeting, and bedding made or sold in the state. Bill … Read More
Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility released today its third comprehensive report regarding a 7,700-horsepower natural gas compressor station that Spectra Energy plans to build in Weymouth, Massachusetts. The report—a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the human health impacts of soil, … Read More
At 8:30 on the morning of September 20, a group of 40 Newton students and city officials gathered at the entrance to Newton City Hall to begin the global day of climate action. Newton High School student leader Dina Gorelik … Read More
Send yourself or your kids off for the day with a zero-waste lunch. This means eliminating any items that cannot be recycled or reused, such as cling wrap, food soiled paper, and plastic utensils. Instead, opt for reusable lunch containers, … Read More
The GreenEXPO is less than a month away! On Sunday, October 20 from 10am-4:30pm in the Newton Center parking lot, over 40 businesses and community groups focused on sustainability will show how we can make a positive impact on our … Read More
Green Newton’s Schools Connections Group now has a website! Check it out at schools.greennewton.org or click on ‘School Connections’ on the top menu of the Green Newton homepage. You will find the latest updates on sustainability in the Newton public … Read More
The key to a healthy lawn is healthy soil and good mowing, watering, and fertilizing practices. Healthy soil contains high organic content and is teeming with biological life. Healthy soil supports the development of healthy grass that is naturally resistant … Read More
Students for a Greener World will meet on Monday, September 16 from 5:30-6:30pm in Meeting Room A of the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). The group will be planning the events/activities for 2019-20 and welcoming new and returning SGWs — … Read More
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