Important Information About Newton Power Choice

Through Newton Power Choice, residents and business in Newton will automatically buy renewable electricity to match 60% of their electricity use, which is the highest amount of any community electricity program in Massachusetts. Watch the mail: All Newton electricity customers on … Read More

Will You Host a Newton Power Choice “100% Green” Yard Sign?

Green Newton is working with city leaders to display at least 200 yard signs around the city, urging people to sign up for the 100% renewable option in the Newton Power Choice program.  Within the past few days, volunteers have installed around 90 yard … Read More

 ‘Massachusetts’ Waste Problem, Recycling in Crisis, and Why We’re Focused on Food Waste’ on January 31

Jeff Azano-Brown, Wellesley’s Superintendent of the Recycling and Disposal Facility, will discuss the ‘Massachusetts’ Waste Problem, Recycling in Crisis, and Why We’re Focused on Food Waste’ on Thursday, January 31 at 7pm at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley Hills (309 Washington St., … Read More

Earlier Posts

Tip of the Week: Sustainable Alternatives To K-Cups

Green Newton Highlights

Newton Goes Solar is Still Helping Homeowners Go Solar

Since April, our solar partners have signed eleven new contracts for solar home installations!  This is in addition to the program’s 48 installations that were completed in 2017.  Our purchase partner has been able to offer panels to the Green … Read More

Resources

Living Green

Do you have questions about how to live your day a little greener? Check out our Resources pages for answers to common questions.

• GN Recommended Lawncare Providers
• Composting Services in Newton
• Newton Recycling Do's and Don'ts
• Composting FAQs ‎
• Energy Efficiency FAQs
• Organic Gardening FAQs
• Recycling FAQs
• Other Environmental Organizations

Schools

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 offers a setting for sharing experiences and ideas as well as support in facing challenges … 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 at the May GN program at … Read More

Energy

Newton Energy Savers Program

Green Newton educates residents, business people, and public institutions about wise energy use, energy efficiency and renewable energy. We feature the following energy saving initiatives: If you haven’t had a Mass Save Home Energy Assessment within the past two years, … Read More