The Newton School Committee unanimously voted to pass the School Recycling Policy on May 13. This new guideline is an important first step not only to improve recycling, but to improve management of all waste in Newton Public Schools (NPS). … Read More
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With the growing season upon us, Green Newton would like to recommend sustainable methods for dealing with pests in your yard. The following short video from the Wellesley Natural Resources Commission shows the Town’s efforts to reduce pesticide use in … Read More
Individual: Andy Gluck Local Organization: The Newton Citizens Commission on Energy City Department: Newton’s Public Buildings Department and Design Review Committee Green Newton Special Appreciation Award: Ira Krepchin Green Newton presented the 2019 Green Newton Environmental Leadership awards on … Read More
Our last School Connections meeting will be on Thursday, May 23 at 3:45pm at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St. Newton) in the third floor arc. This group is committed and dedicated to making a difference in our schools. Thank you to committee members for all the ideas … Read More
Please join Friends of Cold Spring Park at their first public event on Monday, June 3 at 7:30pm at the Zervas Elementary School (30 Beethoven Ave., Waban). Naturalist Sam Jaffe, founder of The Caterpillar Lab, will speak on “The Natural Wonders … Read More
Chances are, you probably own at least one piece of Teflon or other type of toxic non-stick cookware. “Toxic fumes from the Teflon chemical released from pots and pans at high temperatures may kill pet birds and cause people to … Read More
It may be thought that with lower maintenance and savings on water, synthetic turf fields are an environmental win. However, there is an increasing amount of research that points to the detrimental effects of this plastic material on the environment … Read More
Newton Public Schools announced this week the selection of a new food service provider for our school cafeterias. Whitsons Culinary Group will begin serving our students in the Fall. Green Newton School Connections–with the help of parents, educators and students–had … Read More
Mayor Fuller is committed to increasing bike infrastructure in the City of Newton. A web page on the City’s website holds a treasure trove of information about getting around on a bicycle in and around the City. The following is a … Read More
On Monday, May 20 at 7pm at the Newton Free Library, please join GN as students from Newton schools show how they are contributing to the sustainability of Newton and beyond. Highlighted will be: Angier Elementary School’s Cafeteria Recycling & … Read More
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