Green Newton is excited to host our annual Environmental Leadership Celebration – October 4th — a night dedicated to honoring the passionate individuals who are making a difference in our community’s fight against climate change. We need your help to … Read More
When you walk into Carla Shaw Sustainable Fashion on Union Street in Newton Centre, it quickly becomes clear that every piece of jewelry has a story to tell. But unlike most accessories, these stories are deeply rooted in the natural … Read More
And now for an uplifting boost for your day…Singer songwriter and activist Pat Scanlon has written a new song about climate change. He writes, “I wrote this song, “You are OUR Sunshine” in hopes we could record a song, then make a … Read More
Fast fashion is hugely detrimental to the environment and to those workers making clothes. The fashion industry uses about contributes 10% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, 79 trillion liters of water, and throws out 92 million tons of waste. … Read More
Saturday, June 14, 10-12pm. Durant-Kenrick Hous and Grounds (286 Waverley Ave, Newton). Join Historic Newton for their annual plant swap. Meet other garden enthusiasts to learn and share tips and tricks they’ve learned throughout their own experience. Exchange plants to … Read More
Tuesday, June 17, 1:30-6pm. Newton Farmers’ Market, Cold Spring Park (1094 Beacon St., Newton). There will be a pop-up native plant sale with several local vendors at the opening day of the Newton Cold Spring Park Farmers’ Market. Come by … Read More
In this episode, host Brian Hodgson speaks with Marc Laredo, President of the Newton City Council and mayoral candidate. They discuss a variety of topics including preservation of the tree canopy, dealing with waste water, development, zoning, and many other … Read More
The Building Standards Committee (BSC) is a Green Newton team that works with mostly large-scale projects, many of which are multi-family housing developments, to improve their building plans and to ensure sustainability in new construction. According to Dan Ruben, the … Read More
Thursday, May 15, 12pm. Online. Massachusetts has a rebate for new and used electric cars and trucks (EVs) called MOR-EV. This webinar by Green Energy Consumers Alliance will go over the rebate and how much it can save you on … Read More
Friday, May 16, 7-9am. (Meetup times vary by start location, see below). Various points in Needham/Newton. Join Bike Newton on a ride Friday morning to Boston’s National Bike to Work Day Festival in celebration of National Bike to Work Day. … Read More
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