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Green Newton Highlights

Congratulations to All Who Submitted Essays About ‘Students Taking Climate Action’

In February, Green Newton invited Newton high school students to write essays on the theme “Students Taking Climate Action” and they were asked to submit them to Green Newton by the end of Earth Week. We saw this as an … Read More

Resources

Fight Climate Crisis Top 5

Do something about it! Here are 5 actions with the biggest impact that you can take to fight the climate crisis :

1. Opt up to 100% clean energy on your electric bill for a very easy but really big impact.
2. Insulate your home, use high efficiency heating and cooling systems, and electrify if you can. Start with a home energy assessment.
3. Get rid of your gasoline powered car and find alternatives like biking or electric vehicles
4. Cut down on meat and dairy consumption. And compost your organics.
5. Buy less stuff (especially plastic) and reuse what you have.

Kids & Teens

GN School Connections

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

GN Environmental Awards

Annual Awards to Leaders in Sustainability

Since 2004, Green Newton has been awarding the Annual Green Newton Environmental Awards to individuals, community groups, and local businesses in recognition of their work in striving for a better environment. Awardees are announced each year in May at the … Read More

Energy

VIRTUAL Home Energy Assessment Campaign

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