A recently completed Massachusetts Sierra Club (MASC) study raises new concerns regarding PFAS in Massachusetts. The Sierra Club analysis of public data from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) shows widespread PFAS contamination throughout the Commonwealth in the ground … Read More
With the record-breaking hot temperatures this summer, you may be thinking about adding air conditioning or replacing window A/C units with something more permanent. Heat Pumps can be a great solution–they are efficient, quiet, and relatively easy to install without … Read More
Because meeting our nation’s climate goals requires electrifying the U.S. economy, the Center for American Progress and Rewiring America teamed up to propose a policy roadmap for federal infrastructure legislation that will enable the electrification of U.S. households by equalizing … Read More
On Thursday, April 22 from 11am-12pm, avid gardener and Newton resident Barney Keezell will help home gardeners get the most out of their gardens in this one-hour online program, ‘Best Practices for Home Gardening.’ Learn what you need to jump start … Read More
While Green Newton’s e-news bulletin is a trusted resource for environmental topics, we are making an exception at this time to also share some helpful emotional health advice. As local, state, national, and international leaders work to curb the spread … Read More
On December 16, Green Newton public transportation advocates, Lucia Dolan, Jim Purdy, and Marcia Cooper were joined by City Councilor-Elect Alicia Bowman at the Newton Center T stop for a ‘Pop-Up, Light-Up’ event. Fifty pedestrian lights were distributed for free … Read More
Passive House is a strict building efficiency standard that is increasingly being incentivized by the MassSave program for new construction buildings. It’s the best path to the ideals of ‘net zero’ and ‘net positive.’. And it’s not just for houses—passive building … Read More
Starting soon, Newton will open a permanent swap shop at the Recycling Depot at 115 Rumford Ave. in Auburndale, where city residents can drop off usable items and take home other items for free! The Re-Use-It Newton area will be … Read More
Green Newton wishes you the best of health and joyful times, along with the environmental well-being of our world, as we welcome in the New Year!
When you shop at UplandRoad | Eco-Boutique this week, Upland Road will donate 10% of purchases to Green Newton and you save 15%. Use Code GN15 at checkout. Ends Dec. 26. Upland Road offers a wide range of eco-friendly, organic … Read More
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