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Students for a Greener World

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Students for a Greener World (SGW) is a dedicated group of middle and high school students whose goal is to reach out to kids of all ages and to help them learn and practice environmentally friendly actions at home, school — and have fun doing it! Some of their projects include:

  • Coordinating the Annual Environmental Art Contest for school aged kids
  • Organizing Envirojam the Newton North High School rock concert to raise money for the environment
  • Creating awareness campaigns to help Newton businesses increase recycling rates and decrease use of disposable water bottles
  • Helping visitors at the Farmer’s Market Green Newton booth

Other Green Newton Initiatives

Students for a Greener World

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Students for a Greener World (SGW) is a dedicated group of middle and high school students whose goal is to reach out to kids of all ages and to help them learn and practice environmentally friendly actions at home, school … Read More

Green Newton Transportation Committee Missions & Goals

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Green Newton’s Transportation Committee is working to reduce our carbon footprint, conserve natural resources, and create a more sustainable community by expanding Newton’s transportation options. We encourage walking, bicycling and transit use and want to reduce the number of Vehicle … Read More

GN School Connections

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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

Green Expo 2018

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Green Newton organizes an event on the Newton Centre green annually in October, bringing together sustainably focused business, community groups, and area residents for a day of fun and inspiration.

VIRTUAL Home Energy Assessment Campaign

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If you haven’t had a Home Energy Assessment within the past two years, you can take advantage of the great incentives and savings. Green Newton’s partner Homeworks Energy is now offering VIRTUAL home energy assessments at no-cost and includes: Shipping … Read More

2015 Recycling Sticker Program

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Working with the City of Newton in 2015, Green Newton donated stickers with information on acceptable and unacceptable materials for recycling. Volunteers labeled 28,000 recycling bins around the city, helping residents better understand recycling procedures.