The electric vehicle revolution is well underway, promising a greener, more sustainable future for the automotive industry. However, despite the growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), several significant hurdles are obstructing their widespread adoption. At the forefront of these challenges … Read More
Starting November 1, Judy Lehrer Jacobs will be joining us as Green Newton’s first-ever Executive Director. Judy comes to us with a wealth of experience, and a true passion for the environment. She understands the urgency of the climate emergency, … Read More
When Halloween is done, here are some tips for a proper clean up: Candy wrappers are NOT recyclable. Enjoy your treat stash, then send the wrappers to the trash. When in doubt about an item’s recyclability, check RecyclingWorks Smart’s Recyclopedia … Read More
The PFAS Project Lab and PFAS-REACH are pleased to share their newly developed fact sheet about PFAS and Artificial Turf (AT). There are growing questions, concerns, and uncertainties about PFAS and AT, and this fact sheet summarizes information from academic, … Read More
Johnny’s Luncheonette is now offering reusable takeout containers! You can order omelettes, other breakfast favorites like Burrata Avocado Toast as well as a full selection of sandwiches, burgers and salad in Recirclable containers. When you’ve finished your meal you simply … Read More
Green Newton is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven professional to serve as our first-ever Executive Director. Working closely with our highly-engaged Board of Directors and a part-time Program Manager, the Executive Director will execute our new strategic plan in collaboration with … Read More
Tuesday, April 25 at 6pm. Online. Embodied carbon is the greenhouse gas emissions arising from the manufacturing, transportation, installation, maintenance, and disposal of building materials. Embodied carbon accounts for 11-25% of our global annual emissions. In order for us to … Read More
Watertown, Brookline and Cambridge recently became the first municipalities to opt-in to the State’s new Specialized Stretch Code. The new Massachusetts Specialized Stretch Code requires new construction be fully wired and insulated as a net-zero building, but does not ban … Read More
On Wednesday, January 25, over 20 Mothers Out Front Newton members joined 150 MOF members, including children, from across Massachusetts at the Statehouse. They met with Governor Healey, Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer, and Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Rebecca … Read More
To reduce the amount of energy used for washing clothes—use less water and use cooler water. Unless you’re dealing with oily stains, the cold water setting on your machine will generally do a good job of cleaning your clothes. Wash … Read More
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