Saturday, October 28 at 7pm. Online and in-person at Congregation Dorshei Tzedek (60 Highland St, West Newton). Do you know someone who wants to stay in Newton but whose house isn’t working for them anymore? Many older adults in Newton … Read More
Tuesday, October 29 from 12-1pm. Online. Considering upgrading your heating system? Green Energy Consumer Alliance can answer any questions you might have about heat pumps: a super-efficient heating and cooling option. Information on rebates and incentives for installations will also be … Read More
Tuesday, October 29, 7:00 to 8:30 pm Online gathering of congregants and faith leaders Sign up on the form below Interested in greening your house of worship? Do you want to connect with others who want to protect the environment … Read More
Saturday, November 2 from 1pm-4pm (Rain date: November 3). Newton City Hall, War Memorial Circle (1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton). What will you do with your pumpkin after Halloween? You could put it in with your yard waste, but how much … Read More
Saturday, November 2 from 1pm-4pm (Rain date: November 3). Newton City Hall, War Memorial Circle (1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton). What will you do with your pumpkin after Halloween? You could put it in with your yard waste, but how much … Read More
Tuesday, November 12 at 7pm. In-person at First Parish (4 Bedford Rd., Lincoln) or online. Massachusetts is now legislatively committed to reaching “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Forests are expected to put the “net” into this “net zero” goal. … Read More
Wednesday, November 13 from 3:30-5pm. Druker Auditorium, Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). What’s the sweetest way to learn about induction cooking? Visit the Library and dip into melted chocolate to get a taste of how induction cooktops work! … Read More
Please join us for an enlightening evening exploring the future of sustainable energy in our community. Register on the form below. As part of Massachusetts Clean Energy Week, in partnership with State Renewable Energy, Green Newton presents a comprehensive look … Read More
Thursday, November 14 at 9am. Online. Embodied carbon in a building refers to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from the manufacturing, transportation, installation, maintenance, and disposal of building materials. Such construction activity annually accounts for 11-23% of all emissions globally. To … Read More
Tuesday, November 19 from 12-1pm. Online. Ever wonder what happens to all the excess food at grocery stores? Does it get trashed? Is it going to people in need? Join RecycleSmart MA as they explore the fascinating story of food rescue … Read More
Tuesday, November 19 at 7pm. Congregation Dorshei Tzedek/Second Church (60 Highland St, West Newton) and Online. Affordable housing builder and advocate Jason Korb will explain the costs, considerations, and risks involved in this kind of development and offer suggestions for how Newton could become … Read More
Wednesday, November 20 from 12-1pm. Online. Batteries are in everything these days. Not sure how to safely dispose of them? You’re not alone. Come learn from a Call2Recycle battery expert who will help you identify different types of batteries and show … Read More
Thursday, November 21 from 12-1pm. Online. Ever wonder how clean your recyclables need to be? Unsure what to do with loose bottle caps? Overwhelmed by recycling numbers? This is the webinar for you! The Recycle Smart team is excited to host … Read More
Thursday, November 21 at 7pm. Online. Insect populations around the world are declining rapidly. But why? While habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change all have something to do with it, Dr. Avalon Owens shows in this talk that light pollution … Read More
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