Green Newton

Green Newton leads a forum for Newton parents and teachers interested in promoting sustainability in the classroom and beyond. About once a month, the group meets to share experiences and ideas as well as support in facing challenges in implementing green initiatives at their schools. Some of our activities so far:

• Sharing of past and current efforts at individual schools
• Developing and sharing recycling signage for schools, in partnership with Newton Sustainable Materials Managementdepartment.
• Advocating for the hiring of a dedicated staff person to plan and implement consistent recycling collection throughout the school district.
• Hosting discussions with stakeholders from the city government, School Committee, elected officials, and others.
• Supporting a Recycling Policy for Newton Public Schools and applying for a grant from MassDEP  to fund the implementation of a district-wide recycling program
• Advocating for healthier food and more sustainable practices in school cafeterias.
• Advocating for the city’s approval to set up textile recycling collection containers outside of school buildings.
• A survey about waste management in all of Newton public schools, in partnership with Newton Sustainable Materials Management department.
• Supporting renewable energy in schools, including solar panels.
• Evaluating the possibility of implementing a Food Recovery Program in Newton school cafeterias.

Please contact Joana Canedo at [email protected] for more information or if you are interested in attending a meeting or visit the GN School Connections website.

Green Newton leads a forum for Newton parents and teachers interested in promoting sustainability in the classroom and beyond. About once a month, the group meets to share experiences and ideas as well as support in facing challenges in implementing … Read More