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Category Archives: Waste

Green Newton has several committees dedicated to addressing pressing environmental issues, and one of those is the Zero Waste Committee. This team is committed to minimizing waste in Newton by promoting reuse, composting, reducing single-use plastics, and encouraging a transition … Read More

Thursday, February 6, 7pm. Online. Join Beyond Plastics for a talk with Laura Vandenberg, PhD, professor of environmental health sciences at UMass Amherst’s School of Public Health & Health Sciences. Laura’s research explores how exposures to chemicals early in life … Read More

Are you interested in reducing waste in Newton? Or promoting composting? Would you like a voice in what happens in the city? The Newton Sustainable Materials Management Commission (SMMC) is seeking two new members and would like to invite interested … Read More

Thursday, January 16, 6:30-8:30pm. The Public Library of Brookline, Brookline Village Library (361 Washington Street Brookline). Learn about the dangers lurking in everyday plastics and how they affect our well-being. Discover what steps Brookline is taking to address this issue. … Read More

Wednesday, January 22, 7pm. Online. On Monday, September 23, 2024 California Attorney General Rob Bonta launched a game changing lawsuit against ExxonMobil, the largest producer of single-use plastic polymers, for its role in deceiving the public about plastic recycling and … Read More

Monday, December 2 from 7-8pm. Online. This holiday season, want to waste less and celebrate more? Waste from holiday meals, gift giving and packaging can trash our holiday spirit and harm the environment. We throw away at least 25% more … Read More

The City of Newton passed an ordinance earlier this year that aims to reduce single use plastic packaging, particularly from restaurants. Newton restaurants must comply with the following: All dishware/containers (larger than 4 oz) must be reusable, compostable, or recyclable … Read More