Tinker with small home projects. Broken toaster? Missing button? Flat bike wheel? It’s a great time to learn some new repair skills. YouTube and “instructables” are great resources for learning how to fix something. Need more “hands-on” help? Fix-it-Clinics have … Read More
The coronavirus has temporarily changed (we hope only temporarily) some of the trash and recycling rules across the state. Under Governor Baker’s executive order, most trash and recycling services will continue to operate normally, however, a few changes have been … Read More
Green Newton applauds the recent efforts of the Boomerang Bags volunteers who made the many beautiful protective masks for the staff and clients of Pathway to Possible and the May Institute. Boomerang Bags Newton is a community-based project making reusable … Read More
We are used to recycling paper and plastic in our green recycling bin, but please remember that some papers and plastics should NOT be placed there. Used tissues and paper towels degrade the quality of recyclable paper and should be … Read More
Mend, patch, restore, rewire, renew on Saturday, March 14 from 12-4pm at the Newton Free Library Makerspace (330 Homer St., Newton). Learn to fix your broken stuff and have fun doing it! Bring an item such as a small appliance, … Read More
The average American family spends $1,700 on clothes annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. To help save on your budget and reduce waste, you can shop at local thrift stores, yard sales, consignment shops, as well as Poshmark or … Read More
Save your sneakers and bring them to the Students for a Greener World (SGW) Sneaker Reuse & Recycling Project on NewtonSERVES day on Sunday, April 26 from 9am-3pm at Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton). They will be recycled … Read More
Come to the next set of Green Action Team Meetings and find out what you can do about the climate crisis. Get support from like-minded individuals and share your experiences. You are welcome to attend all the groups that are … Read More
Here’s a simple recycling tip: focus on the shape of the item, not the number! The number inside a triangle of arrows ♻️ actually identifies the type of resin that a plastic is made from. If it’s a bottle, jar, … Read More
On Saturday, January 25 from 1-3pm, the Newton Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Recycling and the Newton Free Library Makerspace is hosting an upcycling event to make your own beeswax food wraps at the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). … Read More
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