Plastic bags are the #1 source of contamination in Newton’s recycling… a message from Waneta Trabert, Director, Newton Environmental Affairs Division Plastic bags are the #1 source of contamination in Newton’s recycling. Though they are recyclable, plastic bags are not accepted … Read More
Andy Gluck, Special Ed Aide and Green Team Captain at Underwood Elementary School in Newton, talks about some of the ways students recycle and compost at Underwood: 1. PAPER – Goes in the classroom green buckets. If you can tear … Read More
It’s easy to make your holidays a little greener—for the health of our planet. We all have the power to make small choices that, together, can add up to big impact that does our planet good. Here’s 7 simple steps … Read More
The following is an excerpt from the City of Newton’s Recycling e-newsletter. To subscribe to the City of Newton’s Recycling e-newsletter, email the word “subscribe” to maiser@mail.ci.newton.ma.us. Click HERE for the complete e-newsletter. Celebrated each year on November 15, America Recycles Day … Read More
Newton’s Resource Recovery Center is located at 115 Rumford Avenue in Auburndale and is open Monday-Saturday from 7:15am-2:30pm*. It is closed on Sundays and Holidays. To view the entire list of accepted items, please click on the arrow at the bottom … Read More
When my family orders takeout from local restaurants, there are times when the food comes in StyrofoamTM containers. StyrofoamTM is expandable polystyrene (EPS), a synthetic aromatic polymer, which is made by expanding molecules and molding them into shapes, such as … Read More
Single stream recycling adds convenience, but it can be confusing. Keep at mind that the only materials that should go in the green cart are: 1) empty bottles, jars, and containers made of metal, plastic, and glass from the kitchen, … Read More
Green Newton recently asked Newton City Council candidates to answer a set of 15 questions on environmental issues as they relate not only to the day to day operations and decision-making of Newton’s municipal government, but as the components of … Read More
Do you have an old refrigerator or freezer wasting energy? The sponsors of Mass Save® – Cape Light Compact, Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil – are offering no-cost pickup and removal plus a $50 rebate to residential electric customers who … Read More
On Wednesday, September 27, the City launched a Zoning Redesign event series with “Think Globally, Act Locally: Zoning for a Sustainable Newton”. The planning team presented proposals for a stormwater ordinance, green building design and renewable energy/energy efficiency, among other … Read More
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