Happy New Year! As we embark on a fresh start, it’s a perfect time to consider resolutions that benefit both your wallet and the environment. Here at Green Newton, we’re passionate about empowering our community to make sustainable choices for … Read More
The best thing you can do is to avoid purchasing items you don’t need, but instead repair and reuse what you have. Having prioritized reduce, reuse, and repair, the next best thing is to make sure to recycle items that … Read More
Earth Day Committee Volunteer Member Green Newton Volunteer for Green Newton’s Earth Day Committee and help create an impactful and inspiring event that celebrates our planet and community. Green Newton’s Earth Day Celebration, scheduled for April 27, 2025, from 12-4pm, … Read More
Alan Gordon, a 30-year resident of Newton and member of the Newton Sustainable Materials Management Commission, was appointed president of Green Newton in September 2024. This past week, I had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Gordon to hear about … Read More
Thursday, February 6, 7:30-9pm. Our Lady Help of Christians, Lower Hall (573 Washington Street, Newton). Do you worry about single-use plastics filling your family’s lunchboxes and garbage pails? Are you frustrated by the increasing use of disposable plastics at holiday … Read More
Did you know that there is an easy way to pinpoint the source of cold air entering your home? In fact, you can measure the temperature of walls, doors, windows, or any surface with a handheld STEELMAN PRO 79041 STI-241 … Read More
The frayed patch of paper rested gently on grass that matched its brown, burnt edges. In the wake of the Eaton Fire that ripped through Altadena on Jan 7, 2025, it was no surprise to find ash and debris outside … Read More
The Greener Plate Challenge 2025–a 10-day free, fun email campaign for anyone who wants to learn how to eat more healthily and save the planet–is on from February 4-13! The Challenge: Once you sign up, you will get a single … Read More
Help Us Better Serve You and Our Community! We’d love to hear from you! This quick survey will help us understand your interest in composting and how we can provide more relevant content to support your waste reduction goals. Your … Read More
Wednesday, January 22, 12-1pm. Online. The Dam Busters 201 series will start on January 22 with a webinar by Professor Noah Snyder of Boston College about his research on dam removal across New England. The series will continue on February … Read More
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