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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Alkaline Batteries Alkaline batteries made in the USA after 1994 do not contain mercury and are safe to dispose with trash. Duracell and Energizer stopped using mercury in 1984. Batteries with a green tree logo or the words “no added … Read More
High school students in the Waltham YMCA Environmental Entrepreneurship Program (YEEP) and the Waltham based community group, Meadowscaping for Biodiversity, are offering native drought tolerant plants for sale. Purchased through the Garden in the Woods, the plants are on display at the … Read More
Try to avoid using a hose pipe – use a watering can instead to concentrate on the areas that need watering. Try to water first thing before the sun is up to reduce water wasted to evaporation. Rake old clippings by … Read More
Heating water to wash clothes and using the dryer to dry them is a waste of energy, causing unnecessary CO2 pollution, when cold water washes and drying in the sun or wind works better. Heating water produces CO2 pollution and … Read More
Use Non-toxic household cleaner recipes to protect the health of your family and save money. Here are some suggestions for traditional homemade non-toxic cleaners: All-purpose cleaner: Mix ½ cup vinegar and ¼ cup baking soda (or 2 teaspoons Borax) into ½ … Read More
2020Action.org aims to empower people to take action on environmental issues in just 20 minutes a month. It’s monthly action ‘cards’ help people get informed on important issues and present the resources to take quick political action. GN will publish these monthly … Read More
The fact that Watershed Protection Lands are critical to providing clean drinking water to 2.5 million Massachusetts residents cannot be disputed. Please call (617-626-4990) or send an email to Commissioner Leo Roy at the Department of Conservation and Recreation (leo.roy@massmail.state.ma.us) to tell him: … Read More
The video of Green Newton’s Zero Waste Forum held in November at the Newton Free Library may now be viewed on NewTV. The schedule shows it’s currently airing several times per week. In a panel moderated by Newton City Councilor Alison Leary, … Read More
The following post is written by Colin A. Young and was originally published by the State House News Service. BOSTON, AUG. 11, 2016…..Farmers are worried about their crops, firefighters are battling wild fires burning 8 inches underground, some streams have … Read More
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