Several Green Newton friends are looking for help with their fall yard clean up (with rakes). If you or someone you know is interested in opportunities for healthy outdoor exercise and earning some extra cash, please contact Marcia at info@greennewton.org Also, The NNHS Science Team … Read More
At a hearing on October 26, Dr. Brita E. Lundberg provided compelling testimony in support of three bills pertaining to gas leaks and pipelines legislation at the Department of Public Utilities and the State Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committees: 1. House Bill H. 3391, … Read More
The following was written by Matthew Wellington, the Antibiotics Program Director of U.S. PIRG (United States Public Interest Research Group), on September 27, 2017. It is also available in the original post HERE. The school year is well underway, and teachers everywhere are cranking out lesson … Read More
Before Cleanup Have people and pets leave the room. Air out the room for 5-10 minutes by opening a window or door to the outdoor environment. Shut off the central forced air heating/air-conditioning system, if you have one. Collect materials … Read More
Do you need your leaves raked and want to support a great student activity in the process? Hire the Newton North Science Team! The Science Team is a competitive academic club that participates in a variety of science, engineering, and … Read More
Although it occurred over three years ago, the lead water crisis in Flint, Michigan still remains relevant to this day. It was what prompted the Department of Public Works to increase testing water for lead beyond the state mandate, and over the … Read More
My summer internship assignment with Green Newton was to inform people that plastic pollution isn’t only harmful, it’s deadly! Not only do plastics wind up in our beautiful oceans where they harm fish that mistake plastic for food, they ultimately … Read More
Is liquid soap in plastic containers less environmentally friendly than using a bar of soap? The Sierra Club quotes Bill Chameides, professor emeritus and former dean of Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment, “Liquid soap has a bigger environmental … Read More
It happens to the best of us. Here are some common stains on carpets and upholstery and ways to get rid of them without harsh chemicals. Light stains or odors – sprinkle baking soda generously on the carpet or upholstered … Read More
The following is a Letter to the Editor published in the Newton TAB on August 16, 2017 and reprinted here with the permission of the authors, Karen Bray and Marcia Cooper. After many years of deliberation, our City Councilors voted … Read More
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