We occasionally publish “classic” articles that we feel are still relevant to readers. This article is from the Jul/Aug 2013 issue of the Green News. Green Decade’s Recycling Committee is working on getting plastic bags out of recycling bins. Plastic … Read More
Is your second refrigerator or freezer: Between 10 and 30 cubic feet inside? Not your primary refrigerator or freezer? Still working? If so, Mass Save will give you $50 when you recycle it through their program. Call (877) 545-4113 to schedule a … Read More
Here are some reminders, reprinted from The GreenBin, the recycling e-newsletter from the City of Newton Environmental Affairs Division in the Department of Public Works. RIGID PLASTICS are accepted for recycling at the Recycling Depot at Rumford Ave. Mixed rigid … Read More
Vote for Newton in the 20th Annual MassRecycle Awards! Courtney Forrester, Newton’s Recycling Manager, has been selected as a finalist for Individual Recycler of the Year through MassRecycle! Courtney Forrester has volunteered for numerous leadership roles including attending SWAC meetings, restarting … Read More
Newton’s Board of Aldermen voted 22-0 Tuesday in favor of a ban on single use recyclable plastic bags. We thank readers, many of whom wrote in letters to the Aldermen in support of the ban. Retail stores with retail space of … Read More
Green Decade Newton supports the passage of the proposed Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance, on which the Board of Aldermen may vote at their meeting tonight (at a late hour) or at their next Board meeting. Residents who wish to send … Read More
Green Decade Newton and Newton’s Department of Public Works is especially grateful to the dozens of wonderful volunteers who placed well over 20,000 “recycling education stickers” onto residential green bins during the summer months. The “Recycle Sticker Project” reminds everyone … Read More
Yard Waste Collections end the week of December 8, weather pending. Please place in paper yard waste bags or barrels and put to the curb prior to 7am on your collection day. Plastic bags are NOT accepted. Click here for … Read More
Green Decade is grateful for the generous donations we received for our “Sustainable Newton” Reusable Bag Project from the following businesses: Supercuts, Whole Foods Market, Village Bank, Shaws/Star, National Lumber, Kitchen Views, The Barn, Investment Consulting Associates, Harris Cyclery, Upland … Read More
GDN has received a request for old and clean tee shirts donations. They will be made into reusable cloth bags to be sold for $1 each at the First Unitarian Society of Newton Holiday Fair on December 6th. You can … Read More
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