China’s decision to no longer be the dumping ground for the world’s recycled waste has left municipalities and waste companies from Australia to the U.S. scrambling for alternatives. But experts say it offers an opportunity to develop better solutions for … Read More
Below is the Green Cart Chronicle, the quarterly e-newsletter brought to you by the Sustainable Materials Management Division of the City of Newton Department of Public Works. Stories in this edition: Recycling IQ Kit Results Recent Changes to Recycling List Carts In the … Read More
Good News on Recycling! Back in September we asked for help with recycling – and you delivered! Newton’s recycling plummeted from 18 percent contamination with a cost to the City of more than $100,000 in fines over the last 15 … Read More
Newton is taking up important amendments to strengthen our plastic bag reduction ordinance on Wednesday, February 6 at 7pm at City Hall (Room 211, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton). This includes adding a 10 cent fee on all store supplied check … Read More
Jeff Azano-Brown, Wellesley’s Superintendent of the Recycling and Disposal Facility, will discuss the ‘Massachusetts’ Waste Problem, Recycling in Crisis, and Why We’re Focused on Food Waste’ on Thursday, January 31 at 7pm at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley Hills (309 Washington St., … Read More
Below is a reprint of Mayor Ruthann Fuller’s recent email regarding the state of recycling in Newton and tips for recycling during the holiday season. Unfortunately 18 percent of the recycling in our green bins is contaminated. As a … Read More
Green Newton recently received a limited supply of reusable Boomerang Bags that were made with care by a wonderful group of local volunteers. Recycled fabric was used to make these cool looking bags, since that is one excellent way to avoid the disposal of fabric in the trash for … Read More
If you’re planning to buy a holiday tree this year, consider a natural tree—most plastic trees aren’t biodegradable or easily recyclable. In contrast, tree farms give back to the planet by providing wildlife habitat, keeping soil healthy, and absorbing carbon … Read More
As we near the holiday season, you may have noticed that the number of unwanted catalogs in your mailbox explodes. What’s a responsible person to do beyond putting them into the recycle bin? Catalog Choice and Paper Karma are great … Read More
Confused about what to put in your green recycling bin? On Thursday, October 25 at 7pm in the Druker Auditorium of the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton), learn about the impact of new regulations in the global recycling industry … Read More
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